2020 Lexus GS 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.5s
- GS F RWD, 467 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 23% of 102 sedans (2020).
- Horsepower: top 20% of 102 sedans (2020).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS F RWD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 467 hp | 389 lb-ft | 4,034 lb | 232 | 8.6 | 4.5 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $85,010 |
| 350 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 311 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,891 lb | 160 | 12.5 | 5.3 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $51,065 |
| 350 F Sport AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 311 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,891 lb | 160 | 12.5 | 5.3 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $54,505 |
| GS 350 F SPORT Black Line AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 311 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,891 lb | 160 | 12.5 | 5.3 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $55,155 |
| 350 RWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 311 hp | 280 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.7 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $51,395 |
| 350 F Sport RWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 311 hp | 280 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.7 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $52,760 |
| GS 350 F SPORT Black Line Special Edition RWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 311 hp | 280 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.7 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $53,410 |
| GS 350 F SPORT Black Line RWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 311 hp | 280 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $53,410 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 7 | 311 hp | 350 AWD | $51,065 | Base | $1,829 | Base |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | 1 | 467 hp | GS F RWD | $85,010 | +$33,945 | $2,021 | +$192 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 5 | 350 RWD | $51,395 | 4.5 s |
| 6-speed automatic | 3 | 350 AWD | $51,065 | 5.3 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 350 AWD: 311 hp, 21 mpg, $51,065. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac CT4 | 4dr Sdn V-Series RWD | 325 hp | 23 mpg | $44,495 | 5.1 s |
| Audi S4 | Premium Plus AWD | 349 hp | 23 mpg | $49,900 | 4.4 s |
| Volvo S90 | T6 Momentum AWD | 316 hp | 25 mpg | $50,550 | 6.0 s |
| BMW 3 Series | M340i Sedan North America RWD | 382 hp | 30 mpg | $54,000 | 4.9 s |
| INFINITI Q50 | RED SPORT 400 RWD | 400 hp | 22 mpg | $54,250 | 4.7 s |
| Volvo S60 | T8 R-Design AWD | 400 hp | 30 mpg | $54,400 | 4.3 s |
Cheapest 6 of 8.
GS by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2020 Jaguar XF: 0.1 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2020 Lexus GS.
| Measure | 2020 Lexus GS | 2020 Jaguar XF |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | GS F RWD | Sportbrake S AWD |
| 0-60 | 4.5 s | 4.4 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 467 hp | 380 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,034 lb | 3,770 lb |
| hp per ton | 232 | 202 |
| lb per hp | 8.6 | 9.9 |
| MSRP | $85,010 | $71,800 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree