Engine/Transmission/Drivetrain/Performance
The Lexus ES 350's aluminum 3.5-liter V6 produces 272 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 254 lb.-ft. peak torque at 4,700 rpm. The chain-driven camshafts employ Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (Dual VVT-i) for optimal performance and efficiency at all engine speeds.
The six-speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) provides a sequential manual shift feature for a more involved driving experience when desired. Shifting strategy adapts to driver input, with rapid kick-down response.
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If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes
stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
1. Stop the hybrid system. Set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P.
2. Remove ...
Passive Safety
With a bodyshell which incorporates a high percentage of high tensile sheet
steel to combine light weight with maximum rigidity, the Lexus CT 200h has been
engineered to achieve the highest safety ...
Most recent Lexus GS 300
Last redesigned for 2006, the third-generation Lexus GS 300 lasted only one
year, as Lexus installed a powerful new 3.5-liter V6 in its rear-drive midsize
sedan the following year, prompting a nam ...