Engine and transmission
VVT-i – Variable Valve Timing – intelligent (electronically controlled)
ETCS-i – Electronic Throttle Control System – intelligent: advanced computerised engine management system
5-speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission (ECT-i) with intelligent computer control
AI shift system
Dual stainless steel exhaust system with catalytic converter
Cylinders/valves in-line 6/24
Capacity 2997 cc
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Stroke/bore 86.0 x 86.0 mm
Maximum output 216 bhp (161 kW) @ 5800 rpm
Maximum torque 217 lb/ft (294 Nm) @ 3800 rpm
Performance
Maximum speed 143 mph
0-62 mph (0–100 km/h) 8.2 sec
Fuel consumption
Urban 17.2 mpg
Extra-urban 32.1 mpg
Combined 24.4 mpg
CO2 emissions 281 g/km
Dimensions
Length 4805 mm
Width 1800 mm
Height 1445 mm
Wheel base 2800 mm
Fuel tank capacity 75 litres
Luggage compartment capacity 515 litres
Gross vehicle weight
Front 1015 kg
Rear 1105 kg
Total 2120 kg
Maximum permissible axle capacity
Front 1055kg
Rear 1200kg
Kerb weight
Minimum 1665 kg
Maximum 1720 kg
Wheels and tyres
GS300 Wheel size V7.5JJ x 16"
GS300 Tyre size 225/55 R16
GS300 SE Wheel size Z8JJ x 17"
GS300 SE Tyre size 235/45 R17
Towing capacity
With brake 2000kg
Without brake 750kg
Chassis and body
Rigid high-tensile steel cabin cage
Extensive anti-corrosion protection
Super-high quality finish featuring multi-layer paint treatment
Suspension
Front Double wishbone
Rear Double wishbone
Brakes
Front Ventilated disc
Rear Solid disc
Safety
Side impact door bars
Front and rear crumple zones
Driver and front passenger airbags
Front seats side airbag system, with curtain shield front airbags
Front seatbelt pre-tensioners with force limiters
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
Traction Control System (TRC)
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BAS)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Foot-operated parking brake
High-mounted rear stop lamp
Upper interior head impact protection
Five 3-point seatbelts
Five headrests
Photochromic rear view mirrors (automatic anti-glare)
Water-repellent glass on front door windows
Electric/heated exterior rear view mirrors
Rear window demister with timer
Delayed-action entry and exit illumination
Three-eye ‘silhouette’ instrument meter design
Automatic brightness adjustment on panel display
Interior
Climate-control air conditioning with separate driver/passenger temperature controls and automatic air recirculation system
Speed-sensitive power-assisted steering
Electrically multi-adjustable steering wheel position
Three-spoke leather-finished steering wheel
Steering wheel with E-shift controls
Electric windows with anti-jam protection and one-touch auto up/down feature
Cruise control
High quality velour type upholstery*
Front centre dual console box
Cellular telephone capability and accessory socket
Drinks holders, front and rear
Electric boot and fuel flap release
Optional DVD-based touch-screen Lexus Navigator System
Audio
Digital processing for improved sound quality
7-speaker stereo hi-fi system with 3-wave-band RDS radio with 18 pre-set channels and Dolby cassette
6 disc CD autochanger fitted in the glovebox
Electric aerial
Automatic sound leveliser adjusts volume to ambient noise
Exterior
16 inch alloy wheels with locking wheel nuts (GS300)
Twin lamp design, front and rear
Halogen headlamps
Front fog lamps
Electrically-adjustable heated exterior wing mirrors
Key-integrated remote control central locking system with open/close facility for windows and sunroof
Key-integrated comprehensive vehicle security system
Immobiliser
Double locking
Additional Features – GS300 SE
17 inch alloy wheels with locking wheel nuts
Leather upholstery
Headlamp washers
Electric one-touch tilt and slide sunroof with anti-jam protection
Electrically multi-adjustable heated front seats, with lumbar support
Driver’s seat memory