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1998 Lexus GS

JapanGasolineRWDSedan

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorFeaturesSafety & SecurityOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1998
Make
Lexus
Model
GS
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
JZS160
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
300 Automatic
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
222 hp
Power (kW)
162 kW
Torque
298 Nm (220 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
0–60 mph
7.9 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
8.3 seconds
Displacement

Dimensions

Length
4,805 mm (189.2 in)
Width
1,840 mm (72.4 in)
Height
1,445 mm (56.9 in)
Wheelbase
2,800 mm (110.2 in)
Curb weight
1,730 kg (3,814 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,800 rpm
Engine Fluids
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 10W-30
Engine Oil, Volume
5.5 litres
Engine Configuration
2,997 cc
Bore
86 mm (3.4 in)
Stroke
86 mm (3.4 in)
Compression Ratio
10.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Service Intervals
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic, 5-speed

Brakes

Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
80 litres
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 3
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
16 litres / 100 km
Highway
8.8 litres / 100 km
Combined
11.3 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,535 mm (60.4 in)
Track, Rear
1,510 mm (59.4 in)
Turning Circle
11 m
Ground Clearance
105 mm (4.1 in)

Weight

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Platform
Toyota Platform
N Platform

Equipment

Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Other Equipment

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Tachometer
Analogue
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Climate Control
Climate Control
Automatic

Features

Comfort Features

Cruise Control
Yes

Other Features

GPS
Optional

Safety & Security

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes

Brake Systems

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes

Other

Identification

VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Right

Car Classification

American Classification
Mid-Size Luxury Car
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
Lexus emblem
CO₂, Combined
281 g/km
Gross Weight
2,120 kg (4,674 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
2,000 kg (4,409 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
750 kg (1,653 lb)
Cargo Capacity
390 kg (860 lb)
Max Roof Load
100 kg (220 lb)
Max Towbar Download
80 kg (176 lb)
Sunroof
Optional
Normal Roof
Yes

Lights

Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Front
Yes

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
Air Condition
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Connectivity
Radio
Yes
Media Format
Cassette
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Yes
Displays
Center Display
Optional

Seats

Colour & Material
Upholstery
Leather
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Yes
Power Seat, Passenger
Yes
Heated Seats
Optional

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Automatic Open
Optional
Rear Trunk
Volume
515 litres
Depth
1,060 mm (41.7 in)
Anti-theft Alarm
Yes
Central Locking
Yes

Airbags

Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
DriverYes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Side Chest Airbag
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car

Awards

Motor Trend
Import Car of the Year
1998
GS
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
DriverYes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Sedan
Variant
GS Standard1992–2020
GS Sedan Generations2 of 6
Year
Powertrain
Horsepower
222 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic, 5-speed

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