Lexus GS Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

Quick notes on Lexus GS transmission

    • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: CVT, 8 Sport Direct-Shift, 6 AT
    • Average acceleration: 7.1 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 6183 rpm
    • Average torque: 363 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1769 kg / 3901 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2579 kg / 5687 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

Gearbox types in 2015 Lexus GS through generations

  • 450h V6 —CVT (352 Nm)
  • 300h —CVT (221 Nm)
  • F 5.0 V8 —8 Sport Direct-Shift (527 Nm)
  • 300 —8 Sport Direct-Shift (350 Nm)
  • 200t —8 Sport Direct-Shift (350 Nm)
  • 350 V6 —6 AT (380 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 450h V6 CVT—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 300h CVT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 450h V6 CVT—6000 rpm.
  • 300h CVT—6000 rpm.
  • F 5.0 V8 8 Sport Direct-Shift—7100 rpm.
  • 300 8 Sport Direct-Shift—5800 rpm.
  • 200t 8 Sport Direct-Shift—5800 rpm.
  • 350 V6 6 AT—6400 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    450h V6 Automatic CVT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 96%
    300h Automatic CVT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 96%
    F 5.0 V8 Automatic 8 Sport Direct-Shift Rear wheel drive 7100 rpm. 69%
    300 Automatic 8 Sport Direct-Shift Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 96%
    200t Automatic 8 Sport Direct-Shift Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 96%
    350 V6 Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6400 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 450h V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears CVT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 300h
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears CVT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle F 5.0 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Sport Direct-Shift
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 7100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 300
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Sport Direct-Shift
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 200t
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Sport Direct-Shift
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 350 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Lexus GS transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 AT, CVT, ECVT
      • Average acceleration: 6.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6300 rpm
      • Average torque: 338 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1740 kg / 3837 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2505 kg / 5524 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2012 Lexus GS through generations

  • 250 V6 —6 AT (253 Nm)
  • 350 V6 —6 AT (378 Nm)
  • 450h —ECVT (344 Nm)
  • 350 —6 AT (376 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 250 V6 6 AT—8.2 s to 60 mph (8.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 350 V6 6 AT—6 s to 60 mph (6.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 300h CVT—8.7 s to 60 mph (9.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 450h ECVT—5.2 s to 60 mph (5.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 350 6 AT—5.9 s to 60 mph (6.2 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 250 V6 6 AT—6400 rpm.
  • 350 V6 6 AT—6400 rpm.
  • 450h ECVT—6000 rpm.
  • 350 6 AT—6400 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    250 V6 Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 6400 rpm. 91%
    350 V6 Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6400 rpm. 91%
    300h Automatic CVT Rear wheel drive - -
    450h Automatic ECVT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 96%
    350 Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6400 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 250 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 350 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 300h
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears CVT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 450h
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears ECVT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 350
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Lexus GS transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: CVT, 6 AT, 8 AT
      • Average acceleration: 5.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6300 rpm
      • Average torque: 375 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1755 kg / 3870 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2565 kg / 5656 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2008 Lexus GS through generations

  • 450h —CVT (362 Nm)
  • 300 V6 —6 AT (310 Nm)
  • 350 V6 —6 AT (368 Nm)
  • 460 V8 —8 AT (460 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 450h CVT—5.1 s to 60 mph (5.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 300 V6 6 AT—6.8 s to 60 mph (7.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 350 V6 6 AT—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 460 V8 8 AT—5.5 s to 60 mph (5.8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 450h CVT—6400 rpm.
  • 300 V6 6 AT—6200 rpm.
  • 350 V6 6 AT—6200 rpm.
  • 460 V8 8 AT—6400 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    450h Automatic CVT Rear wheel drive 6400 rpm. 91%
    300 V6 Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 6200 rpm. 91%
    350 V6 Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 6200 rpm. 91%
    460 V8 Automatic 8 AT Rear wheel drive 6400 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 450h
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears CVT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 300 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 350 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 460 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Lexus GS transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 AT, CVT
      • Average acceleration: 5.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6100 rpm
      • Average torque: 365 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1719 kg / 3790 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2484 kg / 5477 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2005 Lexus GS through generations

  • 350 V6 —6 AT (372 Nm)
  • 300 V6 —6 AT (310 Nm)
  • 430 V8 —6 AT (417 Nm)
  • 450h —CVT (362 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 350 V6 6 AT—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 300 V6 6 AT—6.8 s to 60 mph (7.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 430 V8 6 AT—5.8 s to 60 mph (6.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 450h CVT—5.1 s to 60 mph (5.4 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 350 V6 6 AT—6200 rpm.
  • 300 V6 6 AT—6200 rpm.
  • 430 V8 6 AT—5600 rpm.
  • 450h CVT—6400 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    350 V6 Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 6200 rpm. 91%
    300 V6 Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 6200 rpm. 91%
    430 V8 Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 5600 rpm. 96%
    450h Automatic CVT Rear wheel drive 6400 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 350 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 300 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 430 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 450h
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears CVT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Lexus GS transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 AT
      • Average acceleration: 6.6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5700 rpm
      • Average torque: 358 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1708 kg / 3766 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2473 kg / 5453 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2000 Lexus GS through generations

  • 300 —5 AT (298 Nm)
  • 430 V8 —5 AT (417 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 300 5 AT—7.2 s to 60 mph (7.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 430 V8 5 AT—6 s to 60 mph (6.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 300 5 AT—5800 rpm.
  • 430 V8 5 AT—5600 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    300 Automatic 5 AT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 96%
    430 V8 Automatic 5 AT Rear wheel drive 5600 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 300
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 430 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Lexus GS transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 AT
      • Average acceleration: 6.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6000 rpm
      • Average torque: 359 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1662 kg / 3665 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2427 kg / 5352 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1997 Lexus GS through generations

  • 300 —5 AT (298 Nm)
  • 400 V8 —5 AT (420 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 300 5 AT—7.9 s to 60 mph (8.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 400 V8 5 AT—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 300 5 AT—6000 rpm.
  • 400 V8 5 AT—6000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    300 Automatic 5 AT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 96%
    400 V8 Automatic 5 AT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 300
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 400 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Lexus GS transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 AT, 4 AT
      • Average acceleration: 8.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5850 rpm
      • Average torque: 284 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1690 kg / 3726 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2455 kg / 5413 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1993 Lexus GS through generations

  • 300 —5 AT (285 Nm)
  • 300 T3 —4 AT (282 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 300 5 AT—8.2 s to 60 mph (8.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 300 T3 4 AT—8.4 s to 60 mph (8.8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 300 5 AT—5800 rpm.
  • 300 T3 4 AT—5900 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    300 Automatic 5 AT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 96%
    300 T3 Automatic 4 AT Rear wheel drive 5900 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 300
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 300 T3
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%