Lexus GS 400 V8 5AT RWD (294 HP)
Lexus GS · 1998 - present · Petrol
The Lexus GS 400 V8 5AT RWD (294 HP) produces 294 hp and 420 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds and reaches 249 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 11.4 l/100 km, equal to 272 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 294 hp
- Torque
- 420 Nm
- 0–100
- 5.7 s
- Top speed
- 249 km/h
Engine
| Power | 294 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 216 kW |
| Torque | 420 Nm |
| Displacement | 3,969 cc |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Fuel system | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
Performance
| Top speed | 249 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 5.7 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 11.4 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 13.8 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 10.2 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 272 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Automatic |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,801 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm |
| Cargo volume | 515 l |
| Unladen weight | 1,730 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 2,120 kg |
| Tyre size | 225/55Vr16 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Lexus GS 400 V8 5AT RWD (294 HP) compared with 3,918 trims of other cars from the 1995–2001 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 294 hp | 150 hp |
better than 94%
|
| Torque | 420 Nm | 233 Nm |
better than 94%
|
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 198 km/h |
better than 93%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 5.7 s | 11.0 s |
better than 96%
|
| Combined consumption | 11.4 l/100 km | 8.5 l/100 km |
better than 11%
|
| CO2 emissions | 272 g/km | 205 g/km |
better than 11%
|
| Cargo volume | 515 l | 477 l |
better than 82%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,730 kg | 1,365 kg |
better than 10%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Trims and engine versions — Lexus GS
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 5AT RWD (222 HP) | Petrol | 222 hp | 298 Nm | 8.2 s | 230 km/h | 11.4 l/100 km | 272 g/km |