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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.

How this trim compares to other cars
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.

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Trims and engine versions — Lexus GS

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