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Lexus GS I

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5 versions · 5 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
300 T3 (219 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 219 KM 1995–1997
300 (212 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 212 KM 1994–1997
300 (223 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 223 KM 1996–1997
300 (223 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 223 KM 1993–1995
300 (208 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 208 KM 1993–1994

Selected engine version

300 T3 (219 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1995–1997

Engine power
219 KM
Torque
282 Nm
Engine displacement
2,997 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.8 s
Maximum speed
230 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Lexus
Model
GS
Version
GS I
Engine
300 T3 (219 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1995
End of production
1997
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
230 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
16.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
10.9 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
2JZ-GE
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2997 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
86 mm
Piston stroke
86 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
5.4 l
Coolant capacity
7.5 l
Power
219 KM @ 5900 obr./min
Torque
282 Nm @ 5200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.31
Minimum trunk capacity
404 l
Curb weight
1720 kg
Gross weight
2120 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4965 mm
Width
1795 mm
Height
1395 mm
Wheelbase
2780 mm
Front track
1535 mm
Rear track
1515 mm
Turning circle
11 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Double wishbone
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
295 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
305 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
245/40 R18
Rim size
8J x 18
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

300 (212 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1994–1997

Engine power
212 KM
Torque
275 Nm
Engine displacement
2,997 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.8 s
Maximum speed
230 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Lexus
Model
GS
Version
GS I
Engine
300 (212 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1994
End of production
1997
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
230 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
17.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
10 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
12.8 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
2JZ-GE
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2997 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
86 mm
Piston stroke
86 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
5.4 l
Coolant capacity
7.5 l
Power
212 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
275 Nm @ 4800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.31
Minimum trunk capacity
404 l
Curb weight
1720 kg
Gross weight
2120 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4965 mm
Width
1795 mm
Height
1425 mm
Wheelbase
2780 mm
Front track
1535 mm
Rear track
1515 mm
Turning circle
11 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Double wishbone
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/55 R16 94V
Rim size
7.5J x 16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

300 (223 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1996–1997

Engine power
223 KM
Torque
285 Nm
Engine displacement
2,997 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.6 s
Maximum speed
232 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Lexus
Model
GS
Version
GS I
Engine
300 (223 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1996
End of production
1997
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
232 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.6 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
11.8 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
2JZ-GE
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2997 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
86 mm
Piston stroke
86 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
5.4 l
Coolant capacity
7.5 l
Power
223 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
285 Nm @ 4800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.31
Minimum trunk capacity
404 l
Curb weight
1660 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4950 mm
Width
1795 mm
Height
1400 mm
Wheelbase
2780 mm
Front track
1540 mm
Rear track
1530 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm
Turning circle
11 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Double wishbone
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
295 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
305 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
215/60 R16
Rim size
7.5J x 16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

300 (223 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1993–1995

Engine power
223 KM
Torque
285 Nm
Engine displacement
2,997 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.9 s
Maximum speed
232 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Lexus
Model
GS
Version
GS I
Engine
300 (223 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1993
End of production
1995
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
232 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.9 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
11.8 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
2JZ-GE
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2997 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
86 mm
Piston stroke
86 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
5.4 l
Coolant capacity
7.5 l
Power
223 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
285 Nm @ 4800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Minimum trunk capacity
404 l
Curb weight
1660 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4950 mm
Width
1796 mm
Height
1400 mm
Wheelbase
2780 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Multiple arms and links
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
295 mm
Rear brakes
Disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
305 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/55 R16 94V
Rim size
7.5J x 16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

300 (208 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1993–1994

Engine power
208 KM
Torque
275 Nm
Engine displacement
2,997 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.8 s
Maximum speed
230 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Lexus
Model
GS
Version
GS I
Engine
300 (208 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1993
End of production
1994
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
230 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
14 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
10.5 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
2JZ-GE
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2997 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
86 mm
Piston stroke
86 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
5.4 l
Coolant capacity
7.5 l
Power
208 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
275 Nm @ 4800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.31
Minimum trunk capacity
404 l
Curb weight
1720 kg
Gross weight
2120 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1200 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4965 mm
Width
1795 mm
Height
1425 mm
Wheelbase
2780 mm
Front track
1535 mm
Rear track
1515 mm
Turning circle
11 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Double wishbone
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/55 R16 94V
Rim size
7.5J x 16
ABS
yes