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Lexus GS 4.3

General information

ModelLexus GS 4.3
Year2000
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating61.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4293 ccm (261.96 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving17.3 litres/100 km (13.60 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.8 litres/100 km (20.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.4 litres/100 km (25.02 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed
Airbags8

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4293 ccm (261.96 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power282.6 PS (208 kW or 279 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque440.70 Nm (44.9 kgf-m or 325.1 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke91.0 x 82.5 mm (3.6 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1624 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space5040 litres (1,332 gallons)
Optional cargo space1050 litres (277 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (476.4 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks, 307 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1742 kg (3,840.5 pounds)
Max weight with load1955 kg (4,310.0 pounds)
Towing weight1200 kg (2,645.5 pounds)
Overall length4810 mm (189.4 inches)
Overall width1810 mm (71.3 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Ground clearance160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheelbase2730 mm (107.5 inches)
Fuel capacity75.0 litres (19.81 gallons)
Fuel capacity75.0 litres (19.82 gallons)
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