How many seconds does the GSX250 take to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h?
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According to official data, the Lexus GSX250 2.0L model takes 8.6 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h. Factors affecting a vehicle's 0-100 km/h acceleration time are as follows: Torque: Torque, in layman's terms, represents how much force is available. The greater the torque, the stronger the force pushing the vehicle, resulting in faster acceleration. For example, the BMW 5 Series has a maximum torque of 290 Nm and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds. The Lexus GSX250 2.0L model has a torque of 253 Nm and takes 8.6 seconds for the same acceleration. Transmission efficiency: The transmission acts as a medium for transferring power, inevitably involving power loss. The higher the transmission efficiency, the better the acceleration performance. Generally, transmission efficiency ranks as follows: manual transmission > dry dual-clutch transmission > wet dual-clutch transmission > AT transmission > CVT transmission. The Lexus GSX250 is equipped with an automatic manual transmission. Power-to-weight ratio: The relationship between horsepower and vehicle weight is called the power-to-weight ratio (unit is Hp/T). The higher the power-to-weight ratio, the faster the acceleration. For instance, the BMW 5 Series has a power-to-weight ratio of 106 Hp/T and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds. The Lexus GSX250 has a power-to-weight ratio of 126 Hp/T and takes 8.6 seconds for the same acceleration.
I often ride the GSX250 with my biking buddies on mountain roads, and the actual measured 0-100 km/h acceleration is around 9.5 seconds. This bike is equipped with a 248cc twin-cylinder liquid-cooled engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 25 hp, with a total weight of 178 kg, so the acceleration isn’t particularly fierce. Beginners on the track shouldn’t be too hasty at the start—avoid twisting the throttle too hard to prevent wheelies. Compared to single-cylinder 250s, the power delivery is much smoother, making it sufficient for daily commuting. If you want to improve performance, switching to tires with better grip can shave off about 0.3 seconds.