Is the GS430 a good car?

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Despite the enormous alloy wheels, the GS430 is a supremely comfortable motorway cruiser, with one of the smoothest transmissions in the world. Added to this, on twisty roads the rear-wheel-drive chassis provides enter- taining handling and the V8 roars into life with enormous power.

What type of engine does the GS430 have?

4.3-liter V8 engine
GS 430 RWD The GS430 rear-wheel-drive has a 4.3-liter V8 engine with six-speed sequential-shift automatic transmission.

How many horsepower does a Lexus GS430 have?

300 horsepower
Engine/transmission: The 2006 GS 430 comes with a 4.3-liter V-8 engine that develops 300 horsepower at 5,600 revolutions per minute and 325 foot-pounds of torque at 4,400 rpm.

What year was the best GS300?

All GS 300s of this generation had a 220-hp 3.0-liter inline-6. The best years to look at are 1996 and ’97, as these models had a five-speed automatic transmission; earlier models had a four-speed automatic.

Is Lexus GS430 a V8?

Performance & mpg. The GS 430 packs Lexus’ 4.3-liter V8, the same one used in the LS 430. With 300 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque on tap, the car can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in about 6 seconds, a solid effort for this class.

What is a 2006 Lexus GS430 worth?

2006 Lexus GS 430 Value – $2,768-$7,029 | Edmunds.

What does GS stand for in cars?

The GS name stands for Grand Sedan. However, some Lexus importers use the backronymic name, Grand Sport. The first generation Lexus GS began sales in the United States, Europe and selected markets in Asia in 1993, where it was introduced with an inline-6 engine and exterior bodywork designed by Italdesign Giugiaro.

How much horsepower does a 2002 Lexus gs430 have?

300 hp2002 Lexus GS 430 / Horsepower

How fast is a 2006 Lexus gs430?

It’s a rear-wheel drive front-engined 4-door large sedan with 5 seats. With 279 hp, the naturally aspirated 4.3 Liter 32v quad-cam V8 gasoline engine accelerates this GS 430 to 62 mph in 6.3 seconds and on to a maximum speed of 155 mph.

How much horsepower does a 2006 gs430 have?

300 hp2006 Lexus GS 430 / Horsepower

Is a Lexus GS300 reliable?

Is VERY reliable. It’s quick, not fast, but quick enough. In the 7 years I’ve had it (I bought it used with 170,000 miles) I’ve only had to replace the alternator.