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2008 LEX US GS Optional equipment shown.[...]
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2008 LEX US GS P er formance The journey of a GS driv er can follow multiple paths: the GS 350 , GS 350 A WD and GS 460 . While the paths vary slightly , the destination remains the same: pure, unbridled exhilaration. The GS 3 50 features dual V ariable V alve T iming with intelligence (VVT -i). By continually monitoring and adjusting the engine’[...]
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2008 LEX US GS P er formance (Continued) 3 The GS 460 spor ts an eight-speed sequential-shift automatic transmission, while the GS 350 is equipped with a six-speed sequential-shift automatic transmission. The additional gears in each of these high-per formance sedans pro vide greater acceleration on demand and vir tually seamless shifting. Both fea[...]
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4 2008 LEX US GS Suspension & Handling The journey of a GS driver seldom follows a straight line. Rather , in the mind of this driv er—the more cur v es, the better . Which is precisely why the G S models include a multi-link rear suspension for responsive handling. And why the G S 460 spor ts a V ariable Gear -Ratio Steering (V GRS) system t[...]
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2008 LEX US GS Contr ol 5 Y ou never know what you’ll find around the nex t cur ve , which is why w e de veloped the highly advanced V ehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) 4 system in the GS. Using a series of electronic sensors that can anticipate a loss of traction, rather than merely detect a loss of traction once it occurs, the system[...]
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2008 LEX US GS Interior 6 Majestic sunrises and sunsets are like nothing else in the world. The brilliant shades of orange and red. The flickering sun on the horizon. The glare. Y es, ev en meteorological wonders hav e their pr oblems. Not that the driver of the GS w ould ev er notice, mind y ou. Because the faces covering the instrument panel gaug[...]
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7 In a car like the GS, the driver ’ s seat is a destination in itself . A ccordingly , it ev en comes with its own tour guide. Whatev er corner of the world you trav el to, the mark of a superior tour guide is the innate ability to identif y which areas you’ll find of particular inter est along your journey . The sequential lighting system ins[...]
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8 2008 LEX US GS D VD Navigation Sy stem with Backup Camera Not the type to ask for directions ? Hav e your cell phone do it for you. F or those hesitant to swallo w their pride and ask for directions, the GS is available with a voice-activated D VD Navigation System 7 that, through the use of Bluetooth ® technology , 10 can interact with your Le [...]
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9 2008 LEX US GS Mark Le vinson ® Audio Sy stem There are hundreds of reasons to stop and explore the scener y . Howe ver , we ’ve given you 7 . 1 reasons to keep driving. This was the motivation behind the available Mark Levinson ® Pr emium Surr ound Sound Audio Sy stem 11 in the GS. Utilizing 14 strategically placed speakers and a powerful 11[...]
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10 2008 LEX US GS Safety and Security W ith the G S, intuitiv e luxuries abound. Like available windshield wipers that automatically turn on when the system detects r ain on the windshield and adjust their wiping speed to accommodate for the rate of rainfall. And tires that are individually equipped with sensors that continually monitor the tire pr[...]
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11 2008 LEX US GS Safety and Security (Continued) 4, 14, 15 See page 18 for more information. V ehicle shown with optional equipment. The safety featur es of the G S can actually help pr ev ent a collision. A system called V ehicle Dynamics Integrated Management ( VDIM) 4 can help control loss of traction during a turn. When a series of sensors det[...]
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2008 LEX US GS Ownership Experience 12 And now your journey is ready to begin. The Lexus o wnership experience is a magnificent journey within itself . Measured not in mileage, but in moments. Flashes in time that delight you, inspire you. That in whatev er small way , enrich your life. Y ou’ll feel it in the peace of mind you get from our well-e[...]
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2008 LEX US GS Options & A ccessories* 13 Navigation System/Mark Levinson ® P remium Surround Sound Audio System P ackage V oice-activated D VD Navigation Sy stem 7 with backup camera 6 ■ Mark Le vinson 14-speak er 3 30-w att @ less than 0 . 1% THD , 20- 20 , 000 Hz 17 P remium Surround Sound Audio System 11 with 7 . 1 architectur e and in-d[...]
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2008 LEX US GS S pecifications 14 56. 1 " 1 90.0 " 5 .1 " 71.7 " 112.2 " T ype 90° V8, aluminum block and heads, certified Ultra-Low Emission V ehicle (ULEV II) Displacement 4.6 liters (281 cubic inches) V alvetr ain F our cam, four valv es per cylinder , with dual V ariable V alve T iming with intelligence and Electronic [...]
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2008 LEX US GS Specifications (Continued) 15 V ehicle Dynamics Advanced stability and traction management system designed to proactively but seamlessly integrate separate vehicle dynamic functions to enhance driver control and vehicle performance under a variety of adverse conditions. VDIM 4 manages the integration of Electronic Controlled Braking [...]
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16 2008 LEX US GS Specifications (Continued) Driver’s and front passenger’s dual-st age airbag system (SRS) 15 ■ Front seat-mounted side airbags (SRS) 15 ■ Front and r ear side curtain airbags (SRS) 15 ■ Driver’s and fr ont passenger’s knee airbags (SRS) 15 ■ Rear -seat mounted side airbags (SRS) 15 ■ Three-point seatbelts for all[...]
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17 2008 LEX US GS Colors E X TERIO R C OL ORS See your Lexus dealer for exact vehicle colors. IN TER IOR C OL OR S W OOD TRIM SMOKY GRANITE MICA Light Gray or Black Leather MERCUR Y MET ALLIC Light Gray or Black Leather BLACK SAPPHIRE PEARL Cashmere, Light Gray or Black Leather ST ARFIRE PEARL Cashmere, Light Gray or Black Leather GOLDEN ALMOND MET[...]
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18 2008 LEX US GS W arranty warr anty F our-y ear /50 ,000-mile Lexus Limited W arranty . Six -year /70 ,000-mile P ow er train W arranty . Six -year / unlimited-mileage Corrosion P erforation W arranty . All warranties with zero deductible. See the GS W arranty and Ser vices Guide at your Lexus dealer for details. fo o tno tes & disclaimers 1.[...]