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Lexus GS 430

General information

ModelLexus GS 430
Year2000
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating59.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4293 ccm (261.96 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving17.3 litres/100 km (13.60 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving12.3 litres/100 km (19.12 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.4 litres/100 km (25.02 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4293 ccm (261.96 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power281.00 PS (207 kW or 277 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque417.00 Nm (42.5 kgf-m or 307.6 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke91.0 x 82.5 mm (3.6 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
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)6.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1610 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space5520 litres (1,458 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (476.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 296 mm
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1745 kg (3,847.1 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)
Wheelbase2810 mm (110.6 inches)
Fuel capacity75.0 litres (19.81 gallons)
Fuel capacity75.0 litres (19.82 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originJapan
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