Lexus GS 2000 3.0 petrol description
Sedan Lexus GS 2000 300 has been produced from October, 2000 to March, 2005. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 219 horsepower on 5800 rpm and torque 294 Nm (Newton metres) on 3800 revolutions per minute.
This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard.
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This Lexus GS 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.7 litres.
Lexus GS 2000 300 has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Lexus GS 2000 300 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 230 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Lexus GS 2000 300 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 12 litres per 100km (8.3 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Lexus GS 2000 - 2005 versions, city fuel economy - 16 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 8.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 75 litres or 19.82 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 620 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 840 kilometers on highway.
Lexus GS 2000 300 technical data
| Model: | Lexus GS 300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Sedan | ||
| Production period: | 2000. October ... 2005. March | ||
| Engine: | 2997 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 281 g/km |
| Power: | 219 HP ON 5800 RPM | Torque: | 294 NM ON 3800 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
| Maximum speed: | 230 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 (combined) 16.0 (urban) 8.8 (highway) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres (19.8 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.80m (length) 1.80m (width) 1.44m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | ||
| Seats: | 5 seats | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | ||
| Gross weight: | 2120 kg | ||
Lexus GS 2000 300 engine 2JZ-GE VVT-i
| Engine displacement | 2997 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 86 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 86 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. More service info |
| Timing belt change interval | 100,000 km (specified), 90,000 km (recommended) |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Lexus GS 2000 300 oil type | 5W-30, 5W-40 |
| Oil capacity | 4.7 litres (5 quarts) More service info |
| Power | 215 - 230 HP ON 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 - 305 NM ON 3800 RPM |
| Engine manufacturer | Toyota |
| Start of production (year) | 1997 |
| Duration of production | 10 years |
| Engine also used on | Lexus IS Lexus RX Lexus ES |
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. |
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All Lexus GS sedan [2000 - 2005] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |