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2006 Lexus GS Specs, Price, Performance, Engine, & Fuel Economy

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2006 Motor Trend COTY Contender: 2006 Lexus GS

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2006 Lexus GS
Base price range	$43,800-$52,025
As-tested price	$58,390 (GS 430 RWD)
Vehicle layout	Front engine, RWD/AWD, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan
Engine	4.3L/300-hp/325 lb-ft DOHC 32-valve V-8
Transmission	6-speed automatic
Curb weight, f/r dist	3862 lb (53/47%)
Wheelbase	112.2 in
Length x width x height	190.0 x 71.7 x 56.1 in
0-60 mph	6.4 sec
Quarter mile	14.6 sec @ 97.8 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph	126 ft
Lateral acceleration	0.83 g avg
600-foot slalom	64.4 mph avg*
MT figure eight	27.5 sec @ 0.63 g avg
EPA city/hwy fuel economy	18/25 mpg
To sum up	The ice-queen of luxury sport sedans

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