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Lexus GS I 300 (212 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Lexus GS:
The Lexus GS is an executive car manufactured and marketed by Lexus across four generations — launched in 1991 as the Toyota Aristo in Japan and as the Lexus GS for markets outside the Japanese market beginning in February 1993. It continued with the Toyota Aristo name for the Japanese market until January 2005.
Lexus marketed the GS as a performance sedan competing in the mid-luxury class, between its compact executive IS and large/flagship LS. The GS shared its chassis with one of Toyota's longest-running nameplates, the Toyota Crown premium sedans until 2011....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Overview:
Lexus GS (I). With 275 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1720 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 8.8 s). The top speed reaches 230 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Lexus GS I was produced before Euro NCAP testing began in 1997, therefore, no official rating is available. Safety features are typical for early 90s luxury sedans.
300 (212 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A marginal power increase over the base model, maintaining smooth delivery but without a significant performance leap, retaining the 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
Fuel Economy
Notably higher fuel consumption at 12.8 l/100 km compared to other variants, making it less economical for regular use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Legendary 2JZ-GE engine reliability and durability
- • Exceptional ride comfort and quiet cabin for its class
- • High-quality interior materials and robust build quality
- • Smooth and refined automatic transmission
- • Timeless, understated design with a strong presence
Cons:
- • Fuel economy is dated by modern standards
- • Handling is more comfort-oriented than sporty, lacking dynamic edge
- • Lack of modern safety features and driver aids
- • Interior technology is basic compared to contemporary vehicles
- • Limited aftermarket support compared to Supra/SC variants of 2JZ
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I: 1993 - 1994).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lexus |
| Model: | GS |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 300 (212 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1994 |
| End of production: | 1997 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 212 Hp @ 5800 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 70.7 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 275 Nm @ 4800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 2JZ-GE [Same engine] More details about the engine 2JZ-GE |
| Engine displacement: | 2997 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.4 l |
| Coolant: | 7.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 17.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 10 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 12.8 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 8.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 8.8 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 230 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.1 kg/Hp, 123.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.3 kg/Nm, 159.9 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 8.4 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1720 |
| Max. weight: | 2120 |
| Max load: | 400 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 404 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4965 mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1795 mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1425 mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2780 mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1535 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1515 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 225/55 R16 94V |
| Wheel rims size | 7.5J x 16 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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