Lexus GS300 S140, 1 generation 02.1993 - 07.1997

The first generation Lexus GS is an analogue of the model for the domestic Japanese market Toyota Aristo, which, in turn, was built in 1991 on the Crown Majesta platform. The car was designed by the famous Italdesign studio Giorgetto Giugiaro. As a result, Aristo got a spectacular and quite stylish appearance, corresponding to the status of a luxurious mid-size sedan. In 1993, the model began to be sold in the US market as a representative of the Lexus brand. GS300 is equipped with a three-liter gasoline engine and rear-wheel drive. The name is an abbreviation formed by Grandtouring Sedan. Belonging to the Grand Touring class or how it sounds “Italian” Gran Turismo, is an indication of the high performance and excellent driving characteristics of the Lexus GS300, as well as the ability to provide maximum ride comfort to the driver and passengers. As standard equipment, the Lexus GS300 has bumpers, door handles and mirrors in body color, alloy wheels with low profile tires 215/60 R16, a steering column with adjustable tilt and reach, full power accessories (windows, mirrors) and an electric drive for adjusting the front seats. A tribute to luxury - welcome lighting when landing in the cabin, wood-like inserts in the interior, as well as a fully automatic air conditioning (climate control), which is responsible for the comfortable temperature in the cabin, while separately adjusting the parameters for the driver and passenger. Optionally, the car was offered an electric sunroof, and the Nakamichi Premium Sound System with 7 speakers and a subwoofer is used for entertainment on a trip. In addition, the options provided for the selection of a spectacular design package (exhaust pipe with chrome tips, chrome radiator grille). The Lexus GS300 has an in-line six-cylinder 2JZ-GE. It produces 220 hp. (at 5800 rpm) of maximum power, which when set up can easily be raised to 230 hp The torque is impressive - 285 Nm (at 4800 rpm). Acceleration to 100 km / h will take 8.5 seconds. and the maximum speed of the car is 232 km / h. The engine is paired with a 4-speed "automatic", with rear-wheel drive. Fuel consumption in the urban cycle is 13.1 l / 100 km, and in the country - 10.2 l / 100 km. Lexus GS300 features a fully independent suspension on double wishbones and suspension struts with coil springs. Its design sets high driving performance, given that this luxury sedan, by definition, should have improved ride comfort. The car is characterized by an underestimated profile and sporty appearance, high aerodynamic performance contributes to low noise levels, while disc brakes will provide excellent braking front and rear. But the height of the ride height is small - 140 mm, and even with a 2.78 m wheelbase, driving through even small obstacles can present certain difficulties for the owner. In terms of safety, the Lexus GS300 is well prepared, even by modern standards. The active systems are standardly included anti-lock braking system (ABS), traction control system (traction control TCS). Among the restraints included in the standard equipment are fully three-point belts (front with pretensioners), airbags for the driver and front passenger. Used Lexus GS300 are attractive not only for their dynamic characteristics, but also for their high level of equipment. For example, the car came standard with fabric upholstery, but most of the copies of this generation on sale demonstrate the luxury of a leather interior. It is worth noting that the 2JZ engine, which was put on this model, is famous for its high reliability and resource, and this is an important indicator for a used car.