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2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport Track Test
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2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport Track Test
Can the 2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport back up its bold looks on the track? Find out in our latest track test.
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It would be more interesting if the engine were upgraded from the 2006 IS350 (on the posted output anyway); and maybe an 8 spd tranny.
I also agree with broq3_5's comment about the MKZ. While the Super Sport tires did inflate the handling numbers on the MKZ, the tires didn't do EVERYTHING. The weak handling numbers on this Lexus prove that the MKZ's handling performance was far more than just the tires, as the Lexus was also riding on some rather sticky rubber.
At $63,500, you're in Cadillac CTS-V territory, and the CTS-V just flat out OWNS the Lexus. Think about it.
Don't make me laugh. Edmunds tested the 328i with optional sports package and the 400-pound lighter 328i posted a slalom speed of 67.1, essentially the same as the heavier and bigger GS' 66.7.
You forgot to mention the BMW 535i, MB E350 and Audi A6 3.0T, which are all in the midsize luxury segment that the GS competes in and they are ALL more expensive than the GS and handle worse than the GS on the slalom.
The CTS-V is a sub-luxury car with interior quality and fitment, reliability and refinement that is significantly worse than that of a midsize luxury sport sedan. It competes solely on horsepower and handling. It doesn't compete in the same segment as the GS/5 series/E-class/A6/Infiniti M.
Much better numbers and 10x better than the garbage coming out of BMW and MB these days. the new 5 series and E class make a 90's accord look like a beauty queen. the turbo 4's sound horrid as well in the new BMW.
atleast Lexus still knows how to make a 6 cylinder and make a proper n/a car.
Things I wasn't sure I'd ever hear about a Lexus. And things I didn't think wouldn't be associated with a BMW. My how the tides have changed.
Your comment would have been valid except for the fact that the MKZ's tires used for Insideline's testing weren't the ones that are actually going to come with the car when you buy it. Therefore, the test wasn't a true representation of a factory showroom stock MKZ. Lincoln had outfitted the car with tires that you'd see on a Porsche GT3 or something rediculous which wasn't fair.
Maybe if edmu
I also noticed it seemed to lean a bit more than I expected in videos and photos.
As for the power issue, I have had various BMW, Infiniti, and other sport sedans. I am mystified how anyone would safely be able to use more power than a 0-60mph time of 5.8 seconds provides on public roads (where 99% are used). My conclusion is more power is desired mostly for bragging rights and use by the irresponsible.
So what happened? Either Edmunds got a weak test driver recently or the car had been heavily abused, tires heavily worn out, during the 4000 miles of Edmunds' ownership?
Previous test by Edmunds:
http://www.edmunds.com/lexus/gs-350/2013/road-test.html