Strong yet quiet performance, plenty of available high-end luxury features, very good crash test scores. serenity, not scintillation, best describes the car's personality. As lexus has been doing with its es series sedan since the early 1990s, the es 350 provides exactly what most entry-level luxury customers want -- classy styling, superb build quality, plenty of luxury features and a reputation for safety and reliability -- and delivers it all in a refined, attractive package.. Antilock disc brakes, stability control and a full array of airbags (including dual front knee, front-seat side and full-length side curtain) are all standard on the 2008 lexus es 350. Rear-seat side airbags and a pre-collision system are optional. The latter option comes into play when an impending collision is sensed (via the components used for the optional adaptive cruise control system) and automatically tightens up the seatbelts and applies full power braking when the driver presses the pedal.. Epa mileage est. (cty/hwy)19/27 mpg. Fuel tank capacity18. 5 gal.. . . Fuel typepremium unleaded (required). . . Range in miles (cty/hwy)351. 5/499. 5 mi.. . . . . Weights and capacities. . . . . Curb weight3580 lbs.. Drag coefficient. 28 cd.. . . Epa interior volume110. 1 cu. Gross weight4679 lbs.. . . Cargo capacity, all seats in place14. 7 cu. Maximum cargo capacity14. 7 cu. Drivetrain. . . . . Drive typefront wheel drive. Transmission6-speed shiftable automatic. . . . Engine & performance. . . . . Base engine typegas. . . Cam typedouble overhead cam (dohc). Horsepower272 hp @ 6200 rpm. Torque254 ft-lbs. @ 4700 rpm. . . Turning circle36. 7 ft.. Valve timingvariable. . . Valves24. . . . . Suspension. . . . . . . . Macpherson strut front suspension. . . . .. Cruise Control