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Lexus GS III (facelift 2008)

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5 versions · 5 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
300 V6 (249 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 249 KM 2008–2011
350 V6 (307 KM) AWD Automatic Selected Gasoline 307 KM 2008–2011
350 V6 (307 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 307 KM 2008–2011
460 V8 (347 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 347 KM 2008–2011
450h (339 KM) Hybrid e-CVT Selected Gasoline 292 KM 2008–2011

Selected engine version

300 V6 (249 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 2008–2011

Engine power
249 KM
Torque
310 Nm
Engine displacement
2,995 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.2 s
Maximum speed
240 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Lexus
Model
GS
Version
GS III (facelift 2008)
Engine
300 V6 (249 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2008
End of production
2011
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
240 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.2 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
14 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.5 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4
CO2 emissions
224 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
3GR-FSE
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2995 cm³
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC, VVT-i
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
87.5 mm
Piston stroke
83 mm
Compression ratio
11.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
6.3 l
Coolant capacity
9.1 l
Power
249 KM @ 6200 obr./min
Torque
310 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
71 l
Minimum trunk capacity
430 l
Curb weight
1695 kg
Gross weight
2125 kg
Roof load
75 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
2000 kg
Trailer load without brakes
750 kg
Trailer nose weight
80 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4825 mm
Width
1820 mm
Height
1430 mm
Wheelbase
2850 mm
Front track
1535 mm
Rear track
1540 mm
Turning circle
11.2 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
225/50 R17
Rim size
7J x 17
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

350 V6 (307 KM) AWD Automatic

Gasoline · 2008–2011

Engine power
307 KM
Torque
372 Nm
Engine displacement
3,456 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6 s
Maximum speed
209 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Lexus
Model
GS
Version
GS III (facelift 2008)
Engine
350 V6 (307 KM) AWD Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2008
End of production
2011
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
209 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
11.1 l/100 km
Emission standard
ULEV II

Engine

Engine model / code
2GR-FSE
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3456 cm³
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC, VVT-i
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
94 mm
Piston stroke
83 mm
Compression ratio
11.8
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
6.4 l
Coolant capacity
9.1 l
Power
307 KM @ 6200 obr./min
Torque
372 Nm @ 4800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
71 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.27
Minimum trunk capacity
360 l
Curb weight
1755 kg
Gross weight
2180 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4825 mm
Width
1820 mm
Height
1435 mm
Wheelbase
2850 mm
Front track
1535 mm
Rear track
1540 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm
Turning circle
11.4 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Coil spring, Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link coil spring suspension with stabilizer
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
333 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
310 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Electric power steering
Tire size
225/50 R17
Rim size
7.5J x 17
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

350 V6 (307 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 2008–2011

Engine power
307 KM
Torque
368 Nm
Engine displacement
3,456 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.9 s
Maximum speed
230 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Lexus
Model
GS
Version
GS III (facelift 2008)
Engine
350 V6 (307 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2008
End of production
2011
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

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

Engine

Engine model / code
2GR-FSE
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3456 cm³
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC, VVT-i
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
94 mm
Piston stroke
83 mm
Compression ratio
11
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
6.3 l
Coolant capacity
9.1 l
Power
307 KM @ 6200 obr./min
Torque
368 Nm @ 4800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
71 l
Minimum trunk capacity
360 l
Curb weight
1680 kg
Gross weight
2120 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4825 mm
Width
1820 mm
Height
1425 mm
Wheelbase
2850 mm
Front track
1535 mm
Rear track
1540 mm
Ground clearance
130 mm
Turning circle
11.2 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
225/50 R17
Rim size
7J x 17
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

460 V8 (347 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 2008–2011

Engine power
347 KM
Torque
460 Nm
Engine displacement
4,608 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.8 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Lexus
Model
GS
Version
GS III (facelift 2008)
Engine
460 V8 (347 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2008
End of production
2011
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
16.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
11 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4
CO2 emissions
258 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
1UR-FSE
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4608 cm³
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
94 mm
Piston stroke
83 mm
Compression ratio
11.8
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
8.6 l
Coolant capacity
11 l
Power
347 KM @ 6400 obr./min
Torque
460 Nm @ 4100 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
71 l
Minimum trunk capacity
430 l
Curb weight
1770 kg
Gross weight
2160 kg
Roof load
75 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
2000 kg
Trailer load without brakes
750 kg
Trailer nose weight
80 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4825 mm
Width
1820 mm
Height
1430 mm
Wheelbase
2850 mm
Front track
1540 mm
Rear track
1545 mm
Turning circle
11.2 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
8
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
245/40 R18
Rim size
8J x 18
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

450h (339 KM) Hybrid e-CVT

Gasoline · 2008–2011

Engine power
292 KM
Torque
362 Nm
Engine displacement
3,456 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.4 s
Maximum speed
211 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Lexus
Model
GS
Version
GS III (facelift 2008)
Engine
450h (339 KM) Hybrid e-CVT
Engine type
FHEF (Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle)
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2008
End of production
2011
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
211 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.4 s
Acceleration 0-60 mph
5.2 mph
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
10.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.4 l/100 km
Emission standard
ULEV II

Engine

Max electric motor power
200 KM
Electric motor torque
275 Nm
Electric motor position
Integrated with the transmission
System power
339 KM
Engine model / code
2GR-FXE
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3456 cm³
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC, dualVVT-i
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
94 mm
Piston stroke
83 mm
Compression ratio
11.8
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
6.3 l
Coolant capacity
9.25 l
Power
292 KM @ 6400 obr./min
Torque
362 Nm @ 4800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.27
Minimum trunk capacity
300 l
Curb weight
1875 kg
Gross weight
2359 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4825 mm
Width
1820 mm
Height
1425 mm
Wheelbase
2850 mm
Front track
1535 mm
Rear track
1540 mm
Ground clearance
130 mm
Turning circle
11.2 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Type of automatic gearbox
e-CVT
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
335 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
310 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Electric power steering
Tire size
245/40 R18
Rim size
8J x 18
ABS
yes