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1997 400 V8 (300 Hp) Automatic

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

Lexus

Model

GS

Generation

Lexus GS II

Modification

400 V8 (300 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1997

End of production

2000

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

75 l 19.81 US gal
16.5 UK gal

Engine displacement

3969 cm³ 242.2 cu. In.

Power

300 hp (at 6000 rpm)

Torque

420 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 309.78 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1674 kg 3690.5 lbs

Length

4800 mm 188.98 in

Width

1800 mm 70.87 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

7.5J x 16

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

13.8 l/100 km 17.04 US mpg
20.47 UK mpg

- Extra urban

10.2 l/100 km 23.06 US mpg
27.69 UK mpg

- Combined

12.4 l/100 km 18.97 US mpg
22.78 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

5.9 sec

0 - 60 mph

5.6 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.3

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

1UZ-FE

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

3969 cm³ 242.2 cu. In.

Power

300 hp (at 6000 rpm)

Torque

420 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 309.78 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

87.5 mm 3.44 in

Piston Stroke

82.5 mm 3.25 in

Compression ratio

10.5

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

5.2 l 5.51 US qt
4.58 UK qt

Coolant

9.3 l 9.86 US qt
8.18 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4800 mm 188.98 in

Width

1800 mm 70.87 in

Height

1440 mm 56.69 in

Wheelbase

2800 mm 110.24 in

Front track

1535 mm 60.43 in

Rear (Back) track

1510 mm 59.45 in

Ride height

155 mm 6.1 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

1674 kg 3690.5 lbs

Max. weight

2125 kg 4684.8 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

510 l 18.01 cu ft

- Max. roof load

451 kg 994.3 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Lexus GS II 400 V8 (300 Hp) Automatic is made in 1997 1998 1999 2000