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2002 Lexus GS 300 / GS 430
- Specs
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All dimensions are
in inches unless otherwise noted.
| Exterior
Dimensions (in.) |
GS 430
/ 300
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Wheelbase
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110.2
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Overall Length
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189.2
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Overall Width
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70.9
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Overall Height (Unloaded)
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56.7
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Tread Width
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Front
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60.4
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Rear
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59.4
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Ground Clearance (in.)
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5.3
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Coefficient of Drag (Cd)
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0.29 (same with optional rear spoiler)
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| Interior
Dimensions (in.) |
GS 430
/ 300
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Seating Capacity
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5
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Headroom
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Front
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39.0 (37.6 with moonroof)
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| Rear
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37.4 (36.4 with moonroof)
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Legroom
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Front
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44.5
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Rear
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34.3
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Shoulder Room
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Front
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57.7
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Rear
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56.6
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Hip Room
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Front
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55.0
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Rear
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56.1
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EPA Passenger Volume (cu. ft.)
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100.0
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EPA Trunk/Cargo Volume (cu. ft.)
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14.8
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Engine
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GS 430
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GS 300
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Designation
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1UZ-FE
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2JZ-GE
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Type
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Four Cam, 32 valve V8 with VVT-i
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Twin Cam, 24 valve In-line 6 with
VVT-i
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Displacement
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4.3 liter 4,293 cc (261.9 cu. in.)
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3.0 liter 2,997cc (183 cu. in.)
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Bore x Stroke (mm / in.)
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91 x 82.5 / 3.6 x 3.3
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86 x 86 / 3.39 x 3.39
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Compression Ratio
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10.5:1
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10.5:1
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Horsepower (SAE)
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300hp @ 5,600 rpm
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220hp @ 5,800 rpm
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Torque (SAE)
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325lb-ft @ 3,400 rpm
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220lb-ft @ 3,800 rpm
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Oil Capacity (liters / qts., without oil filter)
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6.0 L / 6.3 qts.
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4.5 L / 4.7 qts.
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Oil Type
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SH 5W-30
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SG 5W-30
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Cooling System Capacity (liters / qts.)
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11.0 L / 11.6 qt.
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7.5 L / 7.9 qts.
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Fuel System
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GS 430
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GS 300
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EPA Fuel Economy (mpg City/Hwy)
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18 / 23
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18 / 25
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Fuel Requirement (min.)
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91 Octane (R+M)/2, Premium Unleaded
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Tank Capacity (liters / gal.)
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75 L / 19.8 gal.
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Electrical
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GS 430/300
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Alternator (ampere)
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80
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Battery (ampere hour)
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55
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Starter (kW)
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1.4
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Drivetrain
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GS 430
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GS 300
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Layout
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Front engine, rear wheel drive (FR)
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Transmission
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5-speed electronically controlled
automatic with intelligence
(ECT-i)
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Type
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A650E
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Gear Ratios:
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| 1st
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3.357
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3.357
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| 1st
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2.180
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2.180
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| 1st
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1.424
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1.424
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| 1st
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1.000
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1.000
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| 1st
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0.753
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0.753
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| Reverse |
3.431
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3.431
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| Final Drive |
3.266
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3.916
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Steering
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GS 430/GS
300
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Type
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Vehicle-speed sensing progressive
power rack and pinion
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Overall Steering Ratio
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17.2
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Turning Circle (ft.)
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37.1
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Turns, Lock to Lock
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3.38
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Vehicle Weight
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GS 430
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GS 300
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Curb Weight (lbs.)
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3,707
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3,638
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Shipping Weight (lbs.)
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3,597
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3,528
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GVWR (lbs.)
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4,706
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4,635
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Weight Distribution, F/R (%)
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53.7/46.3
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53.0/47.0
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| Suspension |
GS 430/GS
300
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| Type |
Four wheel independent double
wishbone suspension
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Front
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Coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers,
high-mount upper arm, stabilizer bar, front suspension
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Rear
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Coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers,
stabilizer bar, strut rod
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| Brakes |
GS 430/GS
300
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| Type |
Four wheel power assisted disc
brakes, ventilated front, solid rear, with Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS) and Brake Assist
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Front disc diameter
(in.)
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11.57
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Rear disc diameter
(in.)
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12.01
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Anti-lock Braking System
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4 sensor, 4 channel (integrated
with VSC)
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Parking Brake
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Drum
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Wheels and Tires
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GS 430
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GS 300
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Wheel Size (in.)
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16x7.5 JJ (17x8.0 JJ optional)
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16x7.5 JJ
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Type
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Aluminum alloy
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Tire Size
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225/55R16 V-rated
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215/60R16 V-rated
Bridgestone Turanza ER30
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Summer Tire
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Michelin Pilot HX MXM
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All Season Tire (opt.)
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225/55R16 V-rated
Goodyear Eagle GT+4
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215/60R V-rated
Goodyear Invicta GAL
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GS 400 Upgrade Tire
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235/45R17 Z-Rated
Bridgestone Potenza RE030
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N/A
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Spare Tire/Wheel
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Full-size alloy wheel with appropriate
tire
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Performance
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GS 430
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GS 300
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0-60 mph acceleration, seconds
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5.8 - TMC figure
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7.8 - TMC figure
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1/4 mile acceleration, seconds
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14.3 - TMC figure
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15.8 - TMC figure
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Top track speed, mph
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149 - electronically limited
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144
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Redline/maximum rpm
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6,350
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6,400
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2002
Lexus GS 300 - Review
