How many cylinders are in the Lexus GS 350?
The Lexus GS 350 uses a six-cylinder engine—specifically, a 3.5-liter V6—across its production run. This six-cylinder configuration is consistent from its introduction through the end of the model’s US lineup. This article explains the cylinder count and related engine details, including how they’ve varied (or remained consistent) over the years.
Engine configuration
Key facts about the GS 350’s engine configuration and performance are listed below.
- Engine arrangement: V6
- Displacement: 3.5 liters
- Cylinders: 6
- Horsepower: typically around 311 hp in recent years (varies by year and market)
- Torque: generally in the mid- to high-260s lb-ft (varies by year)
- Transmission: commonly a 6-speed or 8-speed automatic, depending on model year
In summary, the GS 350's engine is a six-cylinder V6 with a 3.5-liter displacement, paired to an automatic transmission, with horsepower/torque figures adjusted slightly by year and market.
Model-year context and availability
Across its production, the GS 350 maintained the six-cylinder configuration. In the United States, the GS lineup ran from its early-2010s introduction through the 2020 model year, after which Lexus shifted focus away from the GS name in favor of other sedans and SUVs. Market variations exist, but the cylinder count remained six throughout the GS 350’s lifecycle.
U.S. market notes
For U.S. buyers, the GS 350 was offered roughly from the 2013 model year until the 2020 model year, with the six-cylinder 3.5-liter V6 powering every GS 350 variant in that period. Performance specs (horsepower and torque) saw yearly refinements, while the fundamental engine layout stayed constant.
Summary
The Lexus GS 350 has six cylinders—the model uses a 3.5-liter V6 across its production years, with variations in horsepower and transmission by year and market. In the United States, the GS lineup concluded after the 2020 model year, marking the end of the GS 350 in that market while the engine configuration remained six-cylinder throughout.
