Overview
The 2012 Lexus Gs300 SPORT is a rear wheel drive 4 Door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 10th January 2009 classified as a GRS190R MY09 UPGRADE. The Lexus Gs300 is regarded as a large built in Japan with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $18,000.
The Lexus Gs300 is a rear wheel drive 4 door with 5 seats, powered by a 3.0L V6 engine that has 183 kW of power (at 6200 rpm) and 310 Nm of torque (at 3500 rpm) via a 6 Speed Auto Sequential. Lexus claims the GS SPORT uses 9.8L/100km of premium unleaded petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 232g of CO2. It has a 71L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 724km per full tank.
The Lexus Gs300 measures 1430mm (56.3 inches) in height, 4825mm (190.0 inches) in length, 1820mm (71.7 inches) in width with a 2850mm (112.2 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1620kg (3571.5 lbs) of unladen weight. The GS SPORT comes standard with 225/50 R17 front tyres and 225/50 R17 rear tyres. It requires a service every 6 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 48 month, unlimited kilometre warranty.
The 2012 Lexus Gs300 SPORT has a 104mm ground clearance with a 2000kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 3.727.
The Lexus Gs300 has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Centre Eng Bay Scuttle and the compliance plate is located on the Lower Pass Side Centre Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to JTHBH96S900000123.
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | Multi Point Fuel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 2995 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | V6 |
| Camshaft | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 24 |
| Power | 183kW |
| Power RPM | 6200 |
| Torque | 310Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 |
| Bore Stroke | 87.5x83 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.50 |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Auto Sequential |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 3.727 |
| Suspension Front | anti roll bar, coil spring, double wishbone, gas damper |
| Suspension Rear | anti roll bar, multi-link system, coil spring, gas damper |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | RWD |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 9.8 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 14.3 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 7.3 |
| Tank Size (L) | 71 |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded petrol |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 232 |
| CO2 Urban | 336 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 171 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC - VENTILATED |
| Tyre Front | 225/50 R17 |
| Tyre Rear | 225/50 R17 |
| Front Rim Size | 7.5x17 |
| Rear Rim Size | 7.5x17 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1430 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4825 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1820 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 104 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2850 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 10.4 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1620 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 2125 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 2000 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 750 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Lower Pass Side Centre Pillar |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | Japan |
| Number of Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 10 |
| Service Interval Months | 6 |
| VIN Location | Centre Eng Bay Scuttle |
| VIN Number | JTHBH96S900000123 |
| Warranty KMs | 999 |
| Warranty Months | 48 |
| Discontinued Date | 31/03/2012 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | Euro 4 |