Lexus GS

2005 – 2008 Japan

The Lexus GS was in production from 2005 to 2008. Besides conventional engines it was available as a hybrid; across 6 variants, power ranges from 231 to 315 hp. 0–100 km/h takes as little as 5.4 s. All versions have an automatic gearbox. Compared with the previous generation (2000 – 2005), peak power rose from 283 to 315 hp, and minimum weight went down by 65 kg.

Body styleNot specified

Production2005 – 2008

Variants6

FuelPetrol, Hybrid

Key specifications (range)

Power231 – 315 hp

0–100 km/h5.4 – 7.2 s

Top speed211 – 249 km/h

Fuel economy9.8 – 11.4 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
300 V6 6AT RWD (231 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	231 hp	7.2 s	230	6-speed automatic
300 V6 6AT RWD (249 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	249 hp	6.8 s	230	6-speed automatic
430 V8 6AT RWD (305 HP) 4.3 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	283 hp	6.1 s	249	6-speed automatic
430 V8 6AT RWD (283 HP) 4.3 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	283 hp	6.1 s	240	6-speed automatic
350H V6 CVT RWD (339 HP) 3.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Hybrid Gasoline	292 hp	5.4 s	211	CVT
350 V6 6AT RWD (315 HP) 3.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	315 hp	5.6 s	240	6-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 2994 cm3 (183 ci)
Power: 170 KW @ 6200 RPM231 HP @ 6200 RPM228 BHP @ 6200 RPM
Torque: 221 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM300 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.8 gallons (71.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 143 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/50/R17

Dimensions

Length: 190 in (4826 mm)
Width: 71.7 in (1821 mm)
Height: 56.1 in (1425 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.4/60.6 in (1,534/1,539 mm)
Wheelbase: 112.2 in (2850 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12.7 cuFT (360 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.27
Turning circle: 36.7 ft (11.2 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3539 lbs (1605 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4542.3 lbs (2060 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
Highway: 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 232 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 2995 cm3 (183 ci)
Power: 183 KW @ 6200 RPM249 HP @ 6200 RPM245 BHP @ 6200 RPM
Torque: 221 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM300 Nm @ 3600 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.8 gallons (71.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 142.9 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/50/R17

Dimensions

Length: 190 in (4826 mm)
Width: 71.7 in (1821 mm)
Height: 56.1 in (1425 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.4/60.6 in (1,534/1,539 mm)
Wheelbase: 112.2 in (2850 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12.7 cuFT (360 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.27
Turning circle: 36.7 ft (11.2 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3539 lbs (1605 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4542.3 lbs (2060 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
Highway: 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 233 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V8
Displacement: 4292 cm3 (262 ci)
Power: 208.1 KW @ 5600 RPM282.9 HP @ 5600 RPM279 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque: 308 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM417 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System: Direct injection Naturally aspirated
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.8 gallons (71.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 245/40 R18

Dimensions

Length: 190 in (4826 mm)
Width: 71.7 in (1821 mm)
Height: 56.1 in (1425 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.4/60.6 in (1,534/1,539 mm)
Wheelbase: 112.2 in (2850 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12.7 cuFT (360 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.27
Turning circle: 36.7 ft (11.2 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3748 lbs (1700 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4674 lbs (2120 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 14.4 mpg US (16.3 L/100Km)
Highway: 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
Combined: 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 269 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V8
Displacement: 4292 cm3 (262 ci)
Power: 208 KW @ 5600 RPM283 HP @ 5600 RPM279 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque: 308 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM417 Nm @ 3400 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.8 gallons (71.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 149 mph (240 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 245/40/R18

Dimensions

Length: 190 in (4826 mm)
Width: 71.7 in (1821 mm)
Height: 56.1 in (1425 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.4/60.6 in (1,534/1,539 mm)
Wheelbase: 112.2 in (2850 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12.7 cuFT (360 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.27

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3737.5 lbs (1695 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4354.9 lbs (1975 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
Combined: 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 269 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 3456 cm3 (211 ci)
Power: 214.8 KW @ 6400 RPM292 HP @ 6400 RPM288 BHP @ 6400 RPM
Torque: 267 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM362 Nm @ 4800 RPM
Electrical motor power: 147.1 kw (200 hp, 197 bhp)
Electrical motor torque: 202.8 lb-ft (275 Nm)
Total maximum power: 249.3 kw (339 hp, 334 bhp)
Total maximum torque: 267 lb-ft (362 Nm)
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Hybrid Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 131 mph (211 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 5.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: CVT

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/50/R17

Dimensions

Length: 190 in (4826 mm)
Width: 71.7 in (1821 mm)
Height: 56.1 in (1425 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.4/60.6 in (1,534/1,539 mm)
Wheelbase: 112.2 in (2850 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12.7 cuFT (360 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.27

Weight

Unladen Weight: 4167.4 lbs (1890 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4773.8 lbs (2165 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
Highway: 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: -

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 3456 cm3 (211 ci)
Power: 232 KW @ 6400 RPM315 HP @ 6400 RPM311 BHP @ 6400 RPM
Torque: 278 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM377 Nm @ 4800 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.8 gallons (71.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 149 mph (240 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 5.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/50/R17

Dimensions

Length: 190 in (4826 mm)
Width: 71.7 in (1821 mm)
Height: 56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.4/60.6 in (1,534/1,539 mm)
Wheelbase: 112.2 in (2850 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 15.2 cuFT (430 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.27
Turning circle: 36.7 ft (11.2 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3616.2 lbs (1640 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4222.6 lbs (1915 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 232 g/km

Length4,826 mm

Width1,821 mm

Height1,425 – 1,430 mm

Wheelbase2,850 mm

Curb weight1,605 – 1,890 kg

Torque300 – 417 Nm

Ranges across all 6 variants of this generation.