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1997 300 (222 Hp) Automatic

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Brand

Lexus

Series

GS

Model

GS 300

Generation

Lexus GS II

Modification

300 (222 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1997

End of production

2000

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

80 l 21.13 US gal
17.6 UK gal

Engine displacement

2997 cm³ 182.89 cu. In.

Power

222 hp (at 5800 rpm)

Torque

298 Nm (at 3800 rpm) 219.79 lb. ft (at 3800 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

230 km/h 143 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1720 kg 3792 lbs

Length

4805 mm 189.17 in

Width

1800 mm 70.87 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

7.5J x 16

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

16 l/100 km 14.7 US mpg
17.66 UK mpg

- Extra urban

8.8 l/100 km 26.73 US mpg
32.1 UK mpg

- Combined

11.4 l/100 km 20.63 US mpg
24.78 UK mpg

CO2 Emissions

Overall emissions

278 g/km

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

230 km/h 143 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

8.2 sec

0 - 60 mph

7.8 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.29

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

2JZ-GE

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2997 cm³ 182.89 cu. In.

Power

222 hp (at 5800 rpm)

Torque

298 Nm (at 3800 rpm) 219.79 lb. ft (at 3800 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

86 mm 3.39 in

Piston Stroke

86 mm 3.39 in

Compression ratio

10.5

Valvetrain

DOHC, VVT-i

Engine oil capacity

5.4 l 5.72 US qt
4.75 UK qt

Coolant

7.7 l 8.16 US qt
6.78 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4805 mm 189.17 in

Width

1800 mm 70.87 in

Height

1445 mm 56.89 in

Wheelbase

2800 mm 110.24 in

Front track

1535 mm 60.43 in

Rear (Back) track

1510 mm 59.45 in

Turning diameter

11 m 36.09 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Double wishbone

- Rear

Double wishbone

Tire size

- Front

225/55 R16

Wheel rims

7.5J x 16

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1720 kg 3792 lbs

Max. weight

2120 kg 4673.8 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

510 l 18.01 cu ft

- Max. roof load

400 kg 881.8 lbs

Max. trailer load with brakes

- 12%

2000 kg 4409.2 lbs

Max. trailer load w/out brakes

750 kg 1653.5 lbs

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Lexus GS II 300 (222 Hp) Automatic is made in 1997 1998 1999 2000