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Lexus GS 300

General information

ModelLexus GS 300
Year1998
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating59.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2997 ccm (182.88 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving16.0 litres/100 km (14.70 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.4 litres/100 km (20.63 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.8 litres/100 km (26.73 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2997 ccm (182.88 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power213.00 PS (157 kW or 210 HP) at 5800 Rev. per min.
Max torque304.00 Nm (31.0 kgf-m or 224.2 ft.lbs) at 3800 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke86.0 x 86.0 mm (3.4 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed230.0 km/h (142.9 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1238 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 (480.3 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1720 kg (3,792.0 pounds)
Overall length4810 mm (189.4 inches)
Overall width1810 mm (71.3 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 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
CO2 emissions278.0 g/km
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