2001 Lexus GS 300/430
Body style(s): 4-door sedan

Trim Levels: GS 300, GS 430
MSRP range: $38,555-$47,355

Notes: The "wicked" Lexus entered 2001 with a subtle restyle to the front end (as with most Toyota models, you would be hard-pressed to tell the difference until you got close) that affected the grille and headlight clusters; curtain airbags were added, as well. More exciting was the replacement of the 4.0L V8 with a new, torquier 4.3L model. As with most Lexus models, a large number of option packages were available, including a more powerful stereo system with 6-disc in-dash CD, and high-intensity discharge headlights. To maintain emissions standards, the manumatic feature on the GS 400 was dropped on the 430, and moved to the GS 300 instead.

Series: 1998-2003
Other series: 1993-1997, 2004-current

DESIGN

Layout:
Seats:

Engine(s):		 longitudinal front-engine, rear-wheel drive w/ std. traction/skid control, steel unibody
5

3.0L 24-valve dohc SFI I6 [GS 300]
Bore x Stroke: 86.0x86.0mm
Compression ratio: 10.5 to 1 (91-octane unleaded)
Horsepower: 225bhp@6000rpm
Torque: 220lb-ft@4000rpm
Transmission: 5-speed manumatic (final drive ratio 3.27:1)
4.3L 32-valve dohc SFI V8 [GS 430]
Bore x Stroke: 91.0x82.5mm
Compression ratio: 10.5 to 1 (91-octane unleaded)
Horsepower: 300bhp@5600rpm
Torque: 325lb-ft@3400rpm
Transmission: 5-speed automatic (final drive ratio 3.27:1)

DIMENSIONS

EPA Class:
Wheelbase:
Length:
Width:
Height:
Track, F:
Track, R:
Clearance:		 MIDSIZE
110.2"
189.0"
70.9"
56.7"
60.4"
59.4"
6.1", 5.3" (GS 430)
Kerb weight: 3635lbs., 3710lbs. (GS 430)
Interior volume:
Cargo volume:
Fuel tank:		 58/42 cu ft. (f/r)
14.8 cu ft.
19.8gal.

TECHNICAL

Tires:
Suspension (f/r):

Brakes (f/r):
Steering:
Airbags:		 215/60-16, 225/55-16 (GS 430), 235/45-17 (opt. on GS 430)
independent: unequal-length control arms, coil springs, tube shocks, ARB
independent: upper A-arms, dual lower links, coil springs, tube shocks, ARB
disc/disc, ABS (11.6" vented/12.0" solid)
rack-and-pinion, power-assisted, 3.4 turns-to-lock
dual front, dual front side, dual front curtain

PERFORMANCE

Fuel economy (city/highway): 20/25mpg, 18/23mpg (GS 430)
Acceleration (zero to 60 mph): 5.8 sec. (GS 430)
Braking (60 to zero mph): 122ft. (GS 430)
Roadholding (skidpad): 0.83g (GS 430))
Slalom speed (through 100' intervals): 57.3mph (GS 430)
Towing: 2000lbs. (GS 300)

SEE ALSO: none
COMPETITORS: Acura RL, Audi A6, BMW 5-Series, Cadillac Seville, Chrysler 300M, Jaguar S-Type, Lincoln LS, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Oldsmobile Aurora, Saab 9-5, Volvo S80


Lexus GS 400 sedan.


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