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Lexus GS
1997 – 2000
Japan
The Lexus GS was in production from 1997 to 2000. Its petrol engines range from 222 to 294 hp across 2 variants. 0–100 km/h takes as little as 5.7 s. All versions have an automatic gearbox. Compared with the previous generation (1993 – 1997), peak power rose from 212 to 294 hp, and minimum weight went up by 55 kg.
Body styleNot specified
Production1997 – 2000
Variants2
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power222 – 294 hp
0–100 km/h5.7 – 8.2 s
Top speed230 – 249 km/h
Fuel economy11.4 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 5AT RWD (222 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 222 hp | 8.2 s | 230 | 5-speed automatic |
| 400 V8 5AT RWD (294 HP) 4.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 294 hp | 5.7 s | 249 | 5-speed automatic |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2997 cm3 (183 ci)
- Power
- 163 KW @ 5800 RPM222 HP @ 5800 RPM219 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 220 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM298 Nm @ 3800 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 142.9 mph (230 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 8.2 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/55VR16
Dimensions
- Length
- 189 in (4801 mm)
- Width
- 70.9 in (1801 mm)
- Height
- 56.7 in (1440 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.6/59.4 in (1,539/1,509 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 110.2 in (2799 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18.2 cuFT (515 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3814 lbs (1730 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4673.8 lbs (2120 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 14.7 mpg US (16 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 272 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 3969 cm3 (242 ci)
- Power
- 216.2 KW @ 6000 RPM294 HP @ 6000 RPM290 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 310 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM420 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155 mph (249 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 5.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/55VR16
Dimensions
- Length
- 189 in (4801 mm)
- Width
- 70.9 in (1801 mm)
- Height
- 56.7 in (1440 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.6/59.4 in (1,539/1,509 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 110.2 in (2799 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18.2 cuFT (515 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3814 lbs (1730 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4673.8 lbs (2120 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 272 g/km
Length4,801 mm
Width1,801 mm
Height1,440 mm
Wheelbase2,799 mm
Curb weight1,730 kg
Torque298 – 420 Nm
Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.
