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ES 350 Model Details
2008
The 2008 ES 350 is crafted with the luxury and quality you've come to expect from Lexus. This executive-class sedan is equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 that is both efficient and powerful to meet your varying driving demands. From the inside of the spacious cabin to the sleek exterior, you'll enjoy the thoughtful design and luxurious amenities. Features include:
- Power tilt-and-slide moonroof
- Automatic on/off projector-beam headlamps
- HomeLink® transceiver
- Lexus Premium Sound System
- 10-way power seats (including lumbar) for driver and front passenger
- Eight standard airbags [1]
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- SmartAccess with push-button Start/Stop [2]
- 2008 EPA-estimated 19 city/27 hwy fuel economy [3]
New For 2008
Standard Features:
- Rear-seat coat hooks replaced by personal lamps
- Smaller outside mirrors adopted
All Detailed Specs
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| Engine & Performance | ||
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| Engine Type | 3.5-liter V6 | |
| Horsepower | 272 @ 6,200 RPM [4] | |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 254 @ 4,700 RPM [4] | |
| Displacement (L /cu in) | 3.5 / 210 | |
| Valves | 24 | |
| Cam Type | Four cam | |
| Electronic Timing | Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) | |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | |
| Emissions | Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV II) | |
| Performance | ||
| 0 - 60 mph (sec) | 6.8 [4] [5] | |
| Top Track Speed (mph) | 137 (electronically limited) [4] [5] | |
| 1/4-Mile Acceleration (sec) | 15.0 [4] [5] | |
| Aerodynamic Drag Coefficient | 0.28 | |
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| Fuel Economy | ||
|---|---|---|
| City (mpg) - estimated | 19 [3] | |
| Highway (mpg) - estimated | 27 [3] | |
| Fuel-Tank Capacity (gal / L) | 18.5 / 70 | |
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| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive | |
| Electronic Traction Control | Traction Control (TRAC) | |
| Electronic Stability Control | Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) [6] | |
| Final Drive Ratio | 3.685:1 | |
| Transmission | Six-speed sequential-shift automatic | |
| Electronic Transmission | Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) | |
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| Body & Chassis | ||
|---|---|---|
| Body Type | Five-passenger luxury sedan | |
| Doors | Four | |
| Construction | Welded-steel unibody | |
| Suspension | ||
| Suspension, Front | Independent, MacPherson struts with coil springs, gas-pressured shock absorbers and stabilizer bar | |
| Suspension, Rear | Independent, dual-link MacPherson struts with coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar | |
| Steering | ||
| Steering | Engine-speed-sensing, progressive power-assisted rack-and-pinion | |
| Steering Turns (Lock to Lock) | 3.2 | |
| Turning Circle (ft) | 36.7 | |
| Brakes | Four-wheel, power-assisted disc brakes | |
| Anti-lock Braking (ABS) | Four-sensor, four-channel | |
| Braking Assist | Brake Assist [7] | |
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) | Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) | |
| Discs, Front (in) | 11.6 ventilated | |
| Discs, Rear (in) | 11.0 solid | |
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| Wheels & Tires | ||
|---|---|---|
| Wheel Type | 17-in seven-spoke aluminum alloy | |
| 17-in 10-spoke aluminum alloy with Graphite finish |
Optional |
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| Wheel Size (in) | 17 x 7.0 [8] | |
| Tire | 215/55R17 all-season tires [8] | |
| 215/55R17 summer tires [8] |
Optional |
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| Safety & Security | ||
|---|---|---|
| Airbag | ||
| Driver | Advanced front (SRS) [1] | |
| Side seat-mounted (SRS) [1] | ||
| Side curtain (SRS) [1] | ||
| Knee (SRS) [1] | ||
| Front Passenger | Advanced front twin chamber (SRS) [1] | |
| Side seat-mounted (SRS) [1] | ||
| Side curtain (SRS) [1] | ||
| Knee (SRS) [1] | ||
| Rear Passenger | Side curtain (SRS) [1] | |
| Side seat-mounted (SRS) [1] |
Optional |
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| Electronic Traction Control | Traction Control (TRAC) | |
| Electronic Stability Control | Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) [6] | |
| Brakes | Four-wheel, power-assisted disc brakes | |
| Anti-lock Braking (ABS) | Four-sensor, four-channel | |
| Braking Assist | Brake Assist [7] | |
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) | Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) | |
| Frame | Rigid body structure | |
| Impact Resistance | Side-impact door beams | |
| Reinforced pillars and door sills | ||
| Impact-dissipating upper interior trim | ||
| Crumple Zones | Front and rear | |
| Steering Column | Collapsible steering column | |
| Seatbelts | Three-point seatbelts for all seating positions with shoulder belt anchor-height adjusters for front seats | |
| Front and rear outboard seatbelts with pre-tensioners and force limiters | ||
| Locking Seatbelt Control | Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) seatbelts for all passenger seating positions. Driver’s-seat Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) only | |
| Child Restraint | Child Restraint Seat (CRS) tether anchor brackets for all rear seating positions | |
| Child Safety Locks | Manual for rear passenger doors. Window lock button on driver door control | |
| Backup Camera | Full-color display [9] |
Optional |
| Electronic Park Assist | Intuitive Parking Assist |
Optional |
| Anti-Theft Protection | Theft-deterrent and engine immobilizer [2], with in-key transponder | |
| Headlamps | Automatic on/off projector-beam headlamps with 30-second delay | |
| High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps with dynamic auto leveling and Dual-swivel Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) |
Optional |
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| Running Lights | Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | |
| Foglamps | Integrated foglamps | |
| Defogger | Auto-off timer for rear window | |
| Windshield Wipers | Variable intermittent wipers with mist cycle | |
| Rain-sensing wipers |
Optional |
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| Mirrors | Electrochromic auto-dimming inside rearview mirror with compass | |
| Power-adjustable outside mirrors with puddle lamps and defoggers | ||
| Auto-dimming and auto tilt-down in reverse |
Optional |
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| Glass | Water-repellent front-door glass with UV reduction | |
| First Aid Kit | Included | |
| Tool Kit | Included | |
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| Exterior Specs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Length (in / mm) | 191.1 / 4,854 | |
| Width (in / mm) | 71.7 / 1,821 | |
| Height (in / mm) | 57.1 / 1,450 | |
| Wheelbase (in / mm) | 109.3 / 2,776 | |
| Curb Weight (lb / kg) | 3,580 / 1,623 | |
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| Exterior Features | ||
|---|---|---|
| Headlamps | Automatic on/off projector-beam headlamps with 30-second delay | |
| High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps with dynamic auto leveling and Dual-swivel Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) |
Optional |
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| Running Lights | Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | |
| Foglamps | Integrated foglamps | |
| Windshield Wipers | Variable intermittent wipers with mist cycle | |
| Rain-sensing wipers |
Optional |
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| Mirrors | Electrochromic auto-dimming inside rearview mirror with compass | |
| Power-adjustable outside mirrors with puddle lamps and defoggers | ||
| Auto-dimming and auto tilt-down in reverse |
Optional |
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| Glass | Water-repellent front-door | |
| Rear privacy | ||
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| Interior Specs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Seating Capacity | Five | |
| Headroom, Front w/ Panorama Glass Roof (in / mm) | 37.8 / 960 | |
| Headroom, Front w/ Moonroof (in / mm) | 37.4 / 950 | |
| Headroom, Rear w/ Panorama Glass Roof (in / mm) | 37.0 / 939 | |
| Headroom, Rear w/ moonroof (in / mm) | 36.8 / 934 | |
| Legroom, Front (in / mm) | 42.2 / 1,071 | |
| Legroom, Rear (in / mm) | 35.9 / 911 | |
| Shoulder Room, Front (in / mm) | 57.3 / 1,455 | |
| Shoulder Room, Rear (in / mm) | 56.3 / 1,430 | |
| Trunk Capacity (cu ft) | 14.7 / 416 | |
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| Interior Features | ||
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| Dash Trim | Medium brown walnut | |
| Center Console Trim | Medium brown walnut | |
| Center Console | Center console with storage bin and accessory power outlet | |
| Door Trim | Medium brown walnut | |
| Seat Trim | Leather |
Optional |
| Perforated leather |
Optional |
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| Steering-Wheel Trim | Leather | |
| Wood and leather trim |
Optional |
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| Shift Knob Trim | Leather | |
| Wood and leather |
Optional |
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| Power Seats | 10-way controls (including lumbar) for driver and front passenger | |
| Heated and Ventilated Seats, Front | Heated and ventilated front seats |
Optional |
| Headrests | Height-adjustable headrests for all seating positions | |
| Feature Memory System | Lexus Memory System to control power driver’s and front passenger's seat (except lumbar), outside mirrors and steering wheel |
Optional |
| Electronic Releases | Illuminated trunk-lid and fuel-filler door releases | |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted floor mats | |
| Sunshade | Power rear sunshade |
Optional |
| Cupholders | Dual cupholders front and rear | |
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| Comfort & Convenience | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Control | Cruise Control | |
| Dynamic Radar Cruise Control [10] |
Optional |
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| Air Conditioning | Automatic front/rear climate control | |
| Climate Control | Dual-zone automatic climate control with automatic recirculation mode | |
| Air Filtration | Interior air filter | |
| Navigation System | Voice-activated DVD Navigation System [11] with backup camera [9] and Bluetooth® technology [12] |
Optional |
| Bluetooth® Technology | Included with voice-activated DVD Navigation System [11] [12] |
Optional |
| Lexus Premium Sound System with Bluetooth® technology [12] |
Optional |
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| Backup Camera | Full-color display [9] |
Optional |
| Remote Keyless Ignition | SmartAccess [13] [2] | |
| Remote Windows | Remote-linked windows | |
| Moonroof | Power tilt-and-slide remote-linked moonroof with one-touch open/close and sliding sunshade | |
| Panorama glass roof |
Optional |
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| HomeLink® Transceiver | Operates compatible garage, gate, home lighting and home security systems | |
| Anti-Theft Protection | Theft-deterrent and engine immobilizer [2] with in-key transponder | |
| Power Windows | Power windows with one-touch auto open/close | |
| Power Door Locks | Auto lock/unlock, anti-lockout feature and driver’s two-turn unlock feature | |
| Power Mirrors | Electrochromic auto-dimming inside rearview mirror with compass | |
| Power-adjustable outside mirrors with puddle lamps and defoggers | ||
| Auto-dimming and auto tilt-down in reverse |
Optional |
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| Power Seats | 10-way controls (including lumbar) for driver and front passenger | |
| Heated and Ventilated Seats, Front | Heated and ventilated front seats |
Optional |
| Power Seat Extender | Power driver’s seat bottom cushion extender |
Optional |
| Adjustable Steering Wheel | Power tilt-and-telescopic steering column | |
| Steering Wheel Controls | Audio and display | |
| Retained Accessory Power | Retained accessory power for windows and moonroof | |
| Instrumentation | Electroluminescent instrumentation | |
| Illuminated Entry | Adjustable illuminated entry system | |
| Outside Temperature Gauge | External temperature display | |
| Trip Computer | Includes mileage and outside temperature gauge | |
| Compass | Rearview mirror compass | |
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| Audio & Entertainment | ||
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| Audio System | Lexus Premium Sound System with Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL) and single CD player | |
| Speakers | Eight | |
| Audio System | Mark Levinson® Premium Surround Sound Audio System [14] with 7.1-channel architecture and in-dash, single-feed, six-disc DVD/CD auto-changer |
Optional |
| Speakers | 14 |
Optional |
| Watts | 300 @ less than 0.1% THD, 20-20,000 Hz [15] |
Optional |
| Antenna | In-glass satellite with FM-diversity feature | |
| Satellite Radio | XM® Satellite Radio [16] or SIRIUS® Satellite Radio [17] capability |
Optional |
| MP3 Audio Input Plug | MP3 / Windows Media® Audio (WMA) compatibility (miniplug) | |
[1]All the airbag (AB) systems are Supplemental Restraint Systems. All ABs (if installed) are designed to inflate only under certain conditions and in certain types of severe collisions: frontal and knee ABs typically inflate in frontal collisions; side and side curtain ABs in side collisions; Roll-Sensing Curtain ABs at a severe tilt degree, roll or lateral G-force. In all other accidents, the ABs will not inflate. To decrease the risk of injury from an inflating AB, always wear seatbelts, sit upright in the middle of the seat as far back as possible and do not lean against the door. Do not put objects in front of an AB or around the seatback. Do not use a rearward-facing child seat in any front passenger seat. The force of an inflating AB may cause serious injury or death. Please see your Owner’s Manual for further information/warnings.
[2]The engine immobilizer is a state-of-the-art anti-theft system. When you insert your key into the ignition switch or bring a SmartAccess fob into the vehicle, the key transmits an electronic code to the vehicle. The engine will only start if the code in the transponder chip inside the key or SmartAccess fob matches the code in the vehicle's immobilizer. Because the transponder chip is embedded in the key or SmartAccess fob, it can be costly to replace. If you lose a key or SmartAccess fob, your Lexus dealer can help. Alternatively, you can find a qualified independent locksmith to perform high-security key services by consulting your local Yellow Pages or by contacting www.aloa.org.
[3]EPA MPG Estimates. Actual mileage will vary.
[4]Ratings achieved using the required premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 or higher. If premium fuel is not used, performance will decrease.
[5]Performance figures are for comparison only and were obtained with prototype vehicles by professional drivers using special safety equipment and procedures. Do not attempt.
[6]Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) is an electronic system designed to help the driver maintain vehicle control under adverse conditions. It is not a substitute for safe driving practices. Factors including speed, road conditions and driver steering input can all affect whether VSC will be effective in preventing a loss of control. Please see your Owner's Manual for further details.
[7]Brake Assist is designed to help the driver take full advantage of the benefits of ABS. It is not a substitute for safe driving practices. Braking effectiveness also depends on proper brake-system maintenance, tire and road conditions.
[8]17-in performance tires are expected to experience greater tire wear than conventional tires. Tire life may be substantially less than 20,000 miles, depending upon driving conditions.
[9]The backup camera does not provide a comprehensive view of the rear area of the vehicle. You should also look around outside your vehicle and use your mirrors to confirm rearward clearance. Cold weather may limit effectiveness and view may become cloudy.
[10]Dynamic Radar Cruise Control is designed to assist the driver and is not a substitute for safe and attentive driving practices. Please see your Owner's Manual for important instructions and cautions.
[11]The Navigation System is designed to assist in locating an address or point of interest. Discrepancies may be encountered between the system and your actual location. Road system changes may affect the accuracy of the information provided. Rely on your common sense to decide whether to follow a specified route. Detailed coverage not available in every city or roadway. Periodic updates available at an additional cost. Please see your Navigation System Owner's Manual for further details.
[12]The Bluetooth® technology phones listed on lexus.com have been tested for compatibility with Lexus vehicles. Performance will vary based on phone software version, coverage and your wireless carrier. Phones are warranted by their manufacturer, not Lexus.
[13]The SmartAccess system may interfere with some pacemakers or cardiac defibrillators. If you have one of these medical devices, please talk to your doctor to see if you should deactivate this system.
[14]Mark Levinson® is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc.
[15]Continuous average power, all channels driven, at less than 0.1% THD; 20–20,000 Hz.
[16]Satellite Radio requires an XM® or SIRIUS® compatible receiver and a subscription service fee after trial. Vehicles without a factory-installed radio receiver require hardware purchase and installation. Please see your Lexus dealer for further details. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscriptions subject to the XM Customer Agreement available at www.xmradio.com or the SIRIUS Terms & Conditions available at www.sirius.com. Available only in the 48 contiguous United States and the District of Columbia.
[17]Functioning SIRIUS® Satellite Radio requires a compatible receiver and monthly service fee. Please see your Lexus dealer for further details. Reception of the satellite signal may vary depending on location. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscriptions subject to the terms and conditions available at www.sirius.com. Available only in the 48 contiguous United States.
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