Lexus GS 2000 4.3 petrol description
Sedan Lexus GS 2000 430 V8 has been produced from January, 2000 to December, 2005. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 4.3 litres, which produces power of 300 horsepower on 5600 rpm - this is the most powerfull Lexus GS 2000 - 2005 version and torque 440 Nm (Newton metres) on 3400 revolutions per minute.
This 8-cylinder 32-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard.
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This Lexus GS 4.3 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 5.8 litres.
Lexus GS 2000 430 V8 has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
The maximum speed of this car is 239 km/h.
Lexus GS 2000 430 V8 fuel consumption is 11.4 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (8.8 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Lexus GS 2000 - 2005 version, fuel consumption in city - 13.1 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 9.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 75 litres or 19.82 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 640 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 800 kilometers on highway.
Lexus GS 2000 430 V8 technical data
| Model: | Lexus GS 430 V8 | ||
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| Body style: | Sedan | ||
| Production period: | 2000. January ... 2005. December | ||
| Engine: | 4293 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
| Power: | 300 HP ON 5600 RPM | Torque: | 440 NM ON 3400 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
| Top speed: | 239 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | no data |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 (combined) 13.1 (urban) 9.3 (highway) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres (19.8 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.80m (length) 1.80m (width) 1.44m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | ||
| Seats: | 5 seats | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | ||
Lexus GS 2000 430 V8 engine 3UZ-FE
| Engine displacement | 4292 cm3 |
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| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 91 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 82.5 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 |
| Camshaft drive | Timing belt Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher. However, the timing belt change interval for a particular engine is long enough to be comparable to the life of some engine chains. More service info |
| Timing belt change interval | 100,000 km |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Lexus GS 2000 430 V8 oil type | 5W-30, 5W-40 |
| Oil capacity | 5.8 litres (6.1 quarts) More service info |
| Power | 280 - 305 HP ON 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 - 440 NM ON 3400 RPM |
| Engine manufacturer | Toyota |
| Start of production (year) | 2000 |
| Duration of production | 13 years |
Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2003 onwards. |
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| Engine also used on | Lexus LS Lexus SC |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
All Lexus GS sedan [2000 - 2005] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption |
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| Lexus GS 2000 3.0 300 Oct 2000 — Mar 2005 | 3.0 Petrol | 219 HP | 12.0 l/100km |
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Lexus GS 2000 4.3 430
Oct 2000 — Mar 2005 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds |
4.3 Petrol | 283 HP | 12.0 l/100km |
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Lexus GS 2000 4.3 430 V8
Most powerfull version (300 HP) |
4.3 Petrol | 300 HP | 11.4 l/100km |