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Does Lexus GS 350 F Sport have Turbo?

No. The Lexus GS 350 F Sport uses a naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V6 and does not include a turbocharger. The F Sport trim focuses on handling and styling enhancements rather than forced induction. The GS line was discontinued in the U.S. after the 2020 model year, so there are no factory turbo GS 350 F Sport versions today; turbocharged engines exist in other Lexus models, but not in the GS 350 F Sport.


Engine and performance basics


What powers the GS 350 F Sport


The GS 350 F Sport is equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 that is naturally aspirated, delivering substantial power without a turbocharger. Output has commonly been cited around the low- to mid-300 horsepower range, depending on the model year and market.


Transmission and drive configurations


It pairs with an eight-speed automatic transmission and was offered in rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive configurations, depending on year and market. There is no turbocharger in this setup.


F Sport features and driving dynamics


F Sport focus


The F Sport package adds sport-tuned suspension, upgraded brakes, unique wheels, and interior accents. While these changes sharpen handling, they do not involve installing a turbocharger on the GS 350 engine.


Turbo options within the Lexus lineup


Where turbo engines exist


Lexus does offer turbocharged engines in other models, such as the NX line (2.0-liter turbo) and, in other generations, the LS family (3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 in the LS 500). These are separate from the GS 350 F Sport and do not apply to the GS 350 F Sport’s engine.


GS family note


The GS 350 F Sport itself is not turbocharged; the high-performance GS variant with a turbo did not exist from Lexus for this trim. A higher-performance GS F used a V8, not a turbocharged V6.


Availability and model years


Current status


The Lexus GS lineup was discontinued in the United States after the 2020 model year. Consequently, there are no new GS 350 F Sport models with or without a turbo, and any examples on the market are used.


Summary


Bottom line: The Lexus GS 350 F Sport does not have a turbo. It relies on a naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V6 paired with an eight-speed automatic and enhanced suspension/braking under the F Sport badge. The GS line is now retired in the U.S., and turbocharged options exist in other Lexus models, not in the GS 350 F Sport.

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