Lexus GS 1997–2000

2 generation (S160)

General information

Number of doors4

Car classE

CountryJapan

Steering wheel positionLeft/Right

At a glance

Engine2997 cm3 Gasoline

Power225 hp

GearboxAutomatic

Origin

Japan

Trim

300 AT (222 hp)300 AT (228 hp)3.0 AT RWD (222 hp)3.0 AT RWD (228 PS)350 AT (315 hp)350 ECVT (296 hp)400 AT (294 hp)400 AT (304 hp)4.0 AT RWD (294 PS)4.0 AT RWD (304 hp)

Specifications

Engine

Compression ratio10.5

Max power (kW)168 kW

Engine power225 hp

Engine power228 PS

Maximum torque298 N*m

Capacity2997 cm3

Valves per cylinder4

Turnover of maximum torque4000 RPM

Number of cylinders6

Max power at RPM6000 RPM

Cylinder bore86 mm

Stroke cycle86 mm

Injection typedistributed injection (multipoint)

Timing beltDOHC

Engine placementFront, longitudinal

Engine typeGasoline

Cylinder layoutinline

Boost typenone

Bodywork

Height1440 mm

Clearance150 mm

Back track width1510 mm

Front track width1539 mm

Curb weight1665 kg

Width1800 mm

Full weight2120 kg

Wheel size225/55 R16, 235/45 R17

Wheelbase2800 mm

Length4801 mm

Number of seater5

Min trunk capacity515 l

Pitch Circle DiameterDIA60.1 5x114.3 mm

Body typeSedan

Gearbox and handling

Number of gear5

Gearbox typeAutomatic

Drive wheelsRear wheel drive

Operating characteristics

Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km13.0 l

City driving fuel consumption per 100 km16.0 l

Max speed230 km/h

Fuel tank capacity75 l

Acceleration (0-100 km/h)8.2 s

Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km8.8 l

Fuel98

Suspension and brakes

Rear brakesDisc

Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Back suspensionIndependent, spring

Front brakesventilated disc

Grades & features

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