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LexusLexus GS II 400 V8 (300 Hp) Automatic1997, 1998, 1999, 2000: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Lexus GS II 400 V8 (300 Hp) Automatic /Sedan 1997 - 2000/
What is the body type of Lexus GS II?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Lexus GS II 400 V8 (300 Hp) Automatic?
12.4 l/100 km
19 US mpg
22.8 UK mpg
8.1 km/l
How fast is 1997 GS II 400 V8 (300 Hp) Automatic?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 5.9 sec
0-60 mph: 5.6 sec
What is the power output of Lexus GS Sedan 1997 400 V8 (300 Hp) Automatic?
300 Hp, 420 Nm
310 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Lexus GS Sedan 1997 400 V8 (300 Hp) Automatic?
4.0 l
3969 cm3
242.2 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1997 Lexus 400 V8 (300 Hp) Automatic?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Lexus GS II Sedan 1997 400 V8 (300 Hp) Automatic?
Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1997 Lexus GS Sedan?
4800 mm
188.98 in.
What is the width of 1997 Lexus GS Sedan?
1800 mm
70.87 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1997 Lexus GS II 400 V8 (300 Hp) Automatic?
1674 kg
3691 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1997 Lexus GS II 400 V8 (300 Hp) Automatic?
2125 kg
4685 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1997 Lexus GS Sedan?
510 l
18 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1997 Lexus GS II 400 V8 (300 Hp) Automatic?
5, automatic transmission
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General information

Brand
Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
400 V8 (300 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
1997
End of production
2000
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
13.8 l/100 km 17 US mpg
20.5 UK mpg
7.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
10.2 l/100 km 23.1 US mpg
27.7 UK mpg
9.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
12.4 l/100 km 19 US mpg
22.8 UK mpg
8.1 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
5.6 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
5.6 kg/Hp, 179.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4 kg/Nm, 250.9 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
300 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
75.6 Hp/l
Torque
420 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 310 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Maximum engine speed
6350 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
1UZ-FE
Engine displacement
3969 cm3 242.2 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
87.5 mm 3.44 in.
Piston Stroke
82.5 mm 3.25 in.
Compression ratio
10.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
5.2 l 5.49 US qt | 4.58 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
9.3 l 9.83 US qt | 8.18 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1674 kg 3691 lbs.
Max. weight
2125 kg 4685 lbs.
Max load
451 kg 994 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
510 l 18 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
75 l 19.81 US gal | 16.5 UK gal

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 (ground clearance)
155 mm 6.1 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.30
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
11 m 36.09 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
5 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Double wishbone
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
225/55 R16
Wheel rim size
7.5J x 16