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 V8/32
Capacity 4293 cc
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Stroke/bore 82.5 x 91.0 mm
Maximum output 279 bhp (208 kW) @ 5600 rpm
Maximum torque 308 lb/ft (417 Nm) @ 3500 rpm
Performance
Maximum speed 155 mph
0-62 mph (0–100 km/h) 6.3 sec
Fuel consumption
Urban 16.3 mpg
Extra-urban 30.1 mpg
Combined 23.0 mpg
CO2 emissions 296 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 1040 kg
Rear 1105 kg
Total 2145 kg
Maximum permissible axle capacity
Front 1055kg
Rear 1200kg
Kerb weight
Minimum 1690 kg
Maximum 1745 kg
Wheels and tyres
Wheel size Z8JJ x 17"
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
All-round independent double wishbone suspension with coil springs
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
Photochromic rear view mirrors (automatic anti-glare)
Interior
Speed-sensitive power-assisted steering
Electrically multi-adjustable steering wheel position
Three-spoke leather-finished steering wheel*
Cruise control
Climate-control air conditioning with separate driver/passenger temperature controls and automatic air recirculation system
Electrically multi-adjustable heated front seats, with lumbar support
Electric windows with anti-jam protection and one-touch auto up/down feature
Front centre dual console box
Cellular telephone capability and accessory socket
Drinks holders, front and rear
Electric boot and fuel flap release
Leather upholstery
Electric one-touch tilt and slide sunroof with anti-jam protection
Drivers seat memory
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Wood and leather gear shift knob
Optional DVD-based touch-screen Lexus Navigator System
Audio
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
17 inch alloy wheels with locking wheel nuts
Twin lamp design, front and rear
High intensity discharge halogen headlamps
Headlamp washers
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 including immobiliser and double locking
*The GS430 SE with Suffolk trim features a walnut interior with a wood and leather steering wheel. All other GS430 SE's feature a black wood interior with a perforated black leather steering wheel. All GS300 vehicles feature a walnut wood interior and a plain leather steering wheel.