2008 Lexus ES 350 0-60 Times, Top Speed, Specs, Quarter Mile, and Wallpapers

The 2008 Lexus ES 350 is a Front-wheel drive Sedan. It can accommodate up to 5 passengers. It has 4 Doors and is powered by a 3.5L V6 DOHC 24-valve engine which outputs 272 hp @ 6200 rpm and is paired with 6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode gearbox. The 2008 Lexus ES 350 has cargo capacity of 416 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1624 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2008 Lexus ES 350 has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers Parking distance sensor and Rear view camera. Safety features also include Driver-side front airbag and Passenger-side front airbag. The front suspension is Front independent suspension while the rear suspension is Rear independent suspension. The car also features a It has 17'' alloy wheels as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 297 N.m of torque and a top speed of 238 km/h. The 2008 Lexus ES 350 accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 6.9 seconds and hits quarter mile at 14.7 seconds. Fuel consumption is 10.9 L/100km in the city and 7.2 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 39,900

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Smooth, quiet and impressively quick, the ES 350 excels in effortless cruising, across town or cross country, boasting sufficient power and responsiveness to master virtually any kind of traffic challenge. Despite a comfort-tuned chassis, the ES 350 can still negotiate twisty roads with a fair bit of enthusiasm---accompanied by some expected body roll as you push more intensely into corners. The stability control system helps prevent surprises for those who exceed the grip limits of the ES 350's tires, and the four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes are quite capable, offering both Brake Assist (BA) and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to optimize their stopping potential under nearly any type of road conditions.

SmartAccess Keyless Remote Entry/StartingA standard that grows more appealing with each use, the SmartAccess system lets you lock and unlock the ES 350's doors or start and stop the engine with a simple push of a button -- while the key fob remains tucked away in your pocket or purse. Optional Heated and Ventilated Front SeatsAvailable in conjunction with the Premium Plus Package, these leather-wrapped 10-way power seats add all-season appeal by providing three levels of warming when it's cold outside or three stages of cooling air flow to help beat the summer heat.

Subtle but meaningful details add even more appeal to the cabin of the latest-generation ES Series. In front are supportive 10-way power seats, and the 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat has the head and leg room to accommodate two average adults or three kids and makes the 14.7 cubic feet of trunk capacity even more usable. Real walnut or maple accents add richness to an already well-appointed interior, whether paired with standard cloth or optional leather. There's fundamental user-friendliness in the basic control and switchgear layouts, although the white-on-black electroluminescent main gauges are better in bright-sun legibility than the center stack displays for the radio, air conditioning or available navigation system.

The ES 350's bodywork embraces the division's L-Finesse styling cues to impart the kind of bolder, more contemporary flair that many found lacking in its predecessor. Rising front quarters team with a flowing roofline, short deck and pronounced shoulder ridges to give this Lexus four-door a mild wedge shape that splits the visual difference between the edgier IS and the more conservative LS sedans. Despite its sleek profile, the ES 350's ample greenhouse still provides the driver with relatively good sightlines in all directions. Accenting the look are projector-beam headlights, wraparound rear lamps and a choice of 215/55 all-season or performance "summer" tires on 17-inch alloy wheels.

Although offered in just one trim level, the ES 350's aspirational character is well reinforced by a full range of creature comforts. Heading the list are power assists for the windows, locks and mirrors, 10-way power seats, tilt and telescoping steering column and power moonroof. Other highlights include SmartAccess keyless entry with push-button starting, cruise control, a driver information system and premium eight-speaker audio package with an in-dash six-disc CD-changer, MP3/iPod capability and speed-compensating Automatic Sound Leveler circuitry. Key vehicle dynamic assists include stability and traction controls plus enhanced four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes. The ES 350 also is fitted with front, front-side, side-curtain and driver and passenger knee airbags.

Personalizing the ES 350 can be done with both "stackable" packages and individual extras. The Premium Package includes leather upholstery and various supplemental memory functions, while the Premium Plus Package adds even more comfort touches, including heated and ventilated front seats and a voice-command GPS navigation system. One step up, the Ultra Luxury Package brings the Panorama glass roof, corner-following bi-xenon headlamps, rear-seat side airbags and numerous other creature comforts. Stand-alone options include the navigation system -- with or without a 14-speaker Mark Levinson premium Surround Sound audio setup -- Pre-Collision system with distance-sensing Dynamic Radar Cruise Control and XM Satellite Radio.

Motivation for the ES 350 comes from an all-aluminum 3.5-liter V6 that turns out 272 horsepower and 254 pound-feet of torque. Fitted with continuously variable valve timing that helps optimize its low and mid-range response, and backed by a computer-controlled six-speed automatic transmission, this free-revving engine hustles the ES 350 from zero to 60 miles per hour in about seven seconds. It also generates EPA fuel economy numbers of 19 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway, figures that are slightly better than most of its current competitors. As a further enticement, the well-proven reliability of this potent powertrain is reinforced by a supplemental six-year/70,000-mile warranty. 3.5-liter V6 272 horsepower @ 6200 rpm 254 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4700 rpm EPA city/highway fuel economy: 19/27

The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for an ES 350 starts just under $ 34,500; however, a fully loaded version, complete with the Ultra Luxury Package, Mark Levinson premium audio, Pre-Collision and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control system and wheel upgrade can crack the $ 50,000 mark. Those numbers are significantly below any of its direct competitors from Europe but fairly close to midsize American and Japanese foes, including the Acura TL, Cadillac CTS 3.6, Infiniti G35 and Lincoln MKZ. Expect the ES 350 to be an equally solid investment over time. Its residual value is projected to marginally trail the BMW 528i (but equal the even-pricier 535i) while besting all of its other potential rivals by varying degrees.

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