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1997 Lexus GS
Japan
Gasoline
RWD
Sedan
Updated Aug 25, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1997
Make
Lexus
Model
GS
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
JZS147
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
400 Automatic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
249 hp
Power (kW)
186 kW
Top speed
249 km/h
(155 mph)
0–60 mph
7.9 seconds
0–100 km/h
8.3 seconds (estimated)
Displacement
3,969 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,965 mm
(195.5 in)
Width
1,795 mm
(70.7 in)
Height
1,425 mm
(56.1 in)
Wheelbase
2,780 mm
(109.4 in)
Curb weight
1,700 kg
(3,748 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
6.3 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
87.5 mm
(3.4 in)
Stroke
82.5 mm
(3.2 in)
Compression Ratio
10 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
80 litres
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,535 mm
(60.4 in)
Track, Rear
1,515 mm
(59.6 in)
Turning Circle
11 m
Ground Clearance
140 mm
(5.5 in)
Weight
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Platform
Toyota Platform
N Platform
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Interior
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
404 litres
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Centre
Car Classification
American Classification
Mid-Size Luxury Car
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
Gross Weight
2,150 kg
(4,740 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,200 kg
(2,646 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
500 kg
(1,102 lb)
Cargo Capacity
450 kg
(992 lb)
Max Roof Load
100 kg
(220 lb)
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
114.3
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
60.1
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car
Lexus
105 vehicles
GS
Model
1 variant
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
GS Standard
1992–2020
GS Sedan Generations
1 of 6
JZS147
1992–1997
Year
1997
Powertrain
400 Automatic
Horsepower
249 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Gasoline
Sedan
RWD
Automatic, 4-speed
Gasoline
