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In Sport mode, the 2013 Lexus GS 450h system voltage is bumped up, which raises the battery power to 52 hp (39 kW) for a total combined hp of 338. The 2013 Lexus GS 450h gas engine and electric motor drive the rear wheels independently or in tandem, depending on what's needed. To put that into perspective, the 2013 Lexus GS 450h will reach 60 mph from rest 0.5 of a second quicker than the current fasted hybrid sedan. In case you’re wondering, the 2013 Lexus GS 450h is powered by a 3.5-liter V-6 sporting an Atkinson Cycle valve timing setup, direct injection, and mid-port intake tumble generator. A 2013 Lexus GS 450h has power-split device uses planetary gears to combine power from both the engine and the electric motors as needed.