1998 Lexus GS 300 specs & colors
4dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
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Specifications
| EPA Classification | Sub-Compact |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 x 7.5 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 x 7.5 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | 16 x 7.5 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 582 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 100 |
| Engine Type | Gas I6 |
| Displacement | 3.0L/183 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 225 @ 6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 220 @ 4000 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 25 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 396.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 20 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 495.00 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD, |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Electronic |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.357 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.180 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.424 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.000 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.753 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.431 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.916 |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Double Wishbone |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Double Wishbone |
| Brake Type | Pwr-Assisted |
| Brake ABS System | Four Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.57 x 1.26 in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.01 x 0.47 in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 19.8 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 17.2 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.38 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 37.1 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | 38.4 ft |
| Front Tire Size | P215/60R16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/60R16 |
| Spare Tire Size | P215/60R16 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3638 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Passenger Volume | 100.0 ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 39.0 in |
| Front Leg Room | 44.5 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.7 in |
| Front Hip Room | 55.0 in |
| Second Head Room | 37.4 in |
| Second Leg Room | 34.3 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 56.6 in |
| Second Hip Room | 56.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in |
| Length, Overall | 189.2 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 70.9 in |
| Height, Overall | 55.9 in |
| Track Width, Front | 60.4 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 59.4 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 5.3 in |
| Liftover Height | 26.0 in |
| Trunk Volume | 14.8 ft³ |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Automatic on/off headlamps w/30-second delay feature | Standard |
| Pwr door locks-inc: anti-lockout, driver 2-turn unlock system | Standard |
| Dual color-keyed pwr heated outside mirrors | Standard |
| Side-impact beams | Standard |
| Center console w/cup-holder, storage capability for optional cellular phone, rear A/C vents, pwr outlet | Standard |
| Digital clock | Standard |
| 3-button electronic programmable garage door opener | Standard |
| Green tinted glass | Standard |
| Fully carpeted trunk w/integrated trunk mat hooks | Standard |
| Pre-wiring for options-inc: cellular phone, transceiver, command module | Standard |
| Sound insulation-inc: hood silencer, door seals, front/rear roof edges, dash, wheel housing, floor, rear passenger compartment partition | Standard |
| 4-wheel, 4-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | Standard |
| ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette-inc: 225-watt pwr, auto-reverse, Dolby Noise Reduction, theft deterrent, 7-speakers | Standard |
| Front seatback storage pockets | Standard |
| Tool kit | Standard |
| 3.0L (183) twin cam EFI 24-valve I6 engine w/continuously variable valve timing | Standard |
| Fold-down rear center armrest | Standard |
| Computer-controlled ignition system w/twin knock-sensors | Standard |
| First aid kit | Standard |
| Child safety rear door locks | Standard |
| Pwr windows-inc: one-touch "up/down" feature, pinch protection | Standard |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| Integrated retractable coathooks | Standard |
| Vehicle Skid Control (VSC) | Standard |
| Vehicle speed-sensing progressive pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Wide-range 5-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD,ECT-i intelligence, lockup torque converter, dual shift programs | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger supplemental air bag restraint system (SRS) | Standard |
| Front seat belt pretensioners w/automatic lock retractor | Standard |
| Soft fascia color-coordinated 5-MPH bumpers | Standard |
| Rear window defogger w/auto-off timer | Standard |
| Soft-touch automatic climate control-inc: dual zone temp controls, auto- recirculation feature, smog sensor, outside air filtration/deodorization system, digital outside temp gauge | Standard |
| Electronic analog instrumentation w/automatic brightness adjustment | Standard |
| Full door trim w/integrated armrests, front storage pockets | Standard |
| California walnut wood trim-inc: pwr window switch pads, center console | Standard |
| 4-wheel, 4-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | Standard |
| Monotone lower body-side cladding (white exterior has gray cladding) | Standard |
| Front/rear crumple zones | Standard |
| Dual exhaust w/stainless steel tips | Standard |
| 5-MPH bumpers | Standard |
| City 20/hwy 25 (3.0L engine/5-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Energy absorbing space in door panels | Standard |
| 21.1 gallon fuel tank w/fuel cap hanger | Standard |
| Fabric headliner/sunvisors | Standard |
| 16" X 7.5" aluminum alloy wheels | Standard |
| Individual front/rear reading lamps | Standard |
| Foglamps integrated into front airdam | Standard |
| Digital odometer w/twin trip meters | Standard |
| Full size tire | Standard |
| Front/rear dual cupholders | Standard |
| (4) inboard multi-reflector halogen headlamps | Standard |
| Vehicle Skid Control (VSC) | Standard |
| 4-wheel pwr-assisted ventilated disc brakes | Standard |
| Electrochromic day/night rear view mirror | Standard |
| Pwr tilt/telescopic steering column w/automatic tilt-away | Standard |
| Front/rear 3-point outboard seat belts w/adjustable height & anchors | Standard |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers w/mist control | Standard |
| Rear center lap belt | Standard |
| Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors w/extendible sun visors | Standard |
| Rear glass imprinted radio antenna w/FM diversity system | Standard |
| Front/rear double-wishbone suspension w/coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers | Standard |
| Retained accessory pwr | Standard |
| Electric trunk & fuel filler door releases | Standard |
| Illuminated entry system | Standard |
| 10-way pwr adjustable front bucket seats w/lumbar support,adjustable headrests | Standard |
| 215/60VR16 SBR tires | Standard |
| Cut pile carpeting | Standard |
| Headlights-on indicator | Standard |
| Remote entry system-inc: audible confirmation on-off switch | Standard |
| Vehicle theft deterrent system | Standard |
| Stainless steel door sill scuff plates | Standard |
| Height-adjustable headrests for all seating positions | Standard |
| Padded instrument panel | Standard |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | Standard |
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