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1997 Lexus GS

JapanGasolineRWDSedan

Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorOther

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
300 Automatic
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
215 hp
Power (kW)
158 kW
Torque
275 Nm (203 lb-ft)
Top speed
230 km/h (143 mph)
0–60 mph
8.4 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
8.8 seconds
Displacement

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
1,675 kg (3,693 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,800 rpm
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
5.5 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
2,997 cc
86 mm (3.4 in)
Stroke
86 mm (3.4 in)
Compression Ratio
10 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
80 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
10.4 litres / 100 km

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
Lexus emblem
Gross Weight
2,120 kg (4,674 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,200 kg (2,646 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
500 kg (1,102 lb)
Cargo Capacity
445 kg (981 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
GS
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
Sedan
Variant
GS Standard1992–2020
GS Sedan Generations1 of 6
Year
Powertrain
Horsepower
215 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed

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