Hybrid Power Driving Performance - Lexus GS 450h Product Overview

Hybrid Power
Driving Performance
While hybrid vehicles have become known for "exceptional fuel economy, "
for the GS 450h, Lexus engineers had the goal of creating a new type of hybrid
that delivered the highest levels of "hybrid power driving performance. " The
result was a hybrid that delivers the acceleration of a powerful gasoline V8
engine. In fact, the "450" in GS 450h stands for the power output of the 3.5 L
engine and hybrid battery which, when combined, approximate the power of a
4.5 liter V8 engine.
The GS 450h versus the competition
The GS 450h can deliver smooth V8-like acceleration in performance driving
conditions or it can deliver economy in economy driving conditions, while complying
with very clean Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV) tailpipe emissions
standards. You can choose performance driving by simply pressing on the
accelerator. Choosing to maximize economy driving with the GS 450h, or other
vehicles, involves many factors. Please see "Ten tips for improving fuel economy" on
page 8 of this booklet for details. Comparing the ratings of the GS 450h with eight
and twelve cylinder-powered luxury sports sedans highlights the versatile
capabilities of the Lexus Hybrid Drive system.
Vehicle Make/Model
2007 Lexus GS 450h (3.5L V6 Hybrid)
2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (6.0L W12)
2006 BMW 550 Steptronic Auto. (4.8L V8)
2006 Maserati Quattroporte (4.2 V8)
2006 Mercedes-Benz E500 (5.0L V8)
1
Source: Manufacturer
2
Source: Manufacturer' s Estimate
3
Source: California Air Resources Board
4 Source: EPA Fuel Economy Guide
5 Source: 2007 GS 450h preliminary mileage estimates determined by Lexus.
EPA mileage estimates not available at time of printing. Actual mileage may vary.
H Y B R I D O V E R V I E W
0-60 EPA MPG
Acceleration City / Highway
25 / 28
2
5.2 sec
1 1 / 1 8
2
4.9 sec
17 / 25
2
5.5 sec
12 / 1 8
2
5.1 sec
17 / 25
2
5. 9 sec
LEV = Low Emission Vehicle
SULEV = Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle
ULEV = Ultra Low Emission Vehicle
3
GS 450h
Emissions HP
3 (Horsepower)
Class
5
SULEV 1
339
4
LEV 3
552
4
ULEV II 3
302
4
LEV 3
400
4
ULEV 1
360
GS 450h
1
1
1
1
1