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Lexus GS300

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 86.00 mm × 86.00 mm 3.39 in × 3.39 in
Cylinders V-6
Displace 3 litre 2997 cc (182.888 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 24 valves in total
Engine construction cast iron block; aluminium hea
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 10.50:1
Fuel system Bo L-Jetronic fuel inj.
Maximum power 221 PS (218.0 bhp) (162.6 kW) @ 5800 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 8.20 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 15.80 s
Standing km
Top speed 230 km/h (143 mph)
Fuel consumption 16.0/8.8/11.4 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions 278.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 126.74 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 298.0 Nm (220 ft·lb) (30.4 kgm) @ 3800 rpm
bmep 1249.5 kPa (181.2 psi)
Specific torque 99.43 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code 2JZ-GE
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1
Unitary capacity 499.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2800 mm
wheelbase 110.2 in
Length (milimeters) 4805 mm
Length (inches) 189.2 in
Width (milimeters) 1800 mm
Width (inches) 70.9 in
Height (milimeters) 1445 mm
Height (inches) 56.9 in
L:W ratio 1.72
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1720 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3792 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 75 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 16.5 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 19.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.290
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion VPAS
Turns lock-to-lock 3.380
Turning circle
Tyres 235/45 ZR 17
Wheels 8JJ x 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5A
Top gear ratio 0.75
Final drive ratio 3.62

General information

RAC rating 27.5
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1998 Lexus GS300 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1998

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