1997 Lexus ES300 Summary & Specs Review at Automotive.com
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1997 Lexus ES300 Review: Summary & Specs

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1997 Lexus ES300 Review

An entry luxury pacesetter.

1997 ES300 Review Summary & Specifications

The new ES 300 offers a compelling blend of quality, power, all-around

competence and creature comforts that's tough to top.

Stir in the head-turning incentive of a dramatic price reduction, and

you'll see all the other guys asking the same question that we've been

asking.

How'd they do that?

Review Sections
• Introduction
• Walkaround
• Interior
• Driving Impressions
• Summary & Specifications
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1997 Lexus ES300 Specs
Vehicle CategoryLuxury Cars
EditorTony Swan
Model Lineup
Engines (standard)3.0-liter dohc 24v V6
Transmissions (standard)4-speed automatic
Engines (optional)
Transmissions (optional)
Safety Equipment (standard)Dual airbags, ABS
Safety Equipment (optional)
Basic Warranty4 years/50,000 miles
Assembled InJapan
Manufacturer Phone1-800-872-5398
Manufacturer URLwww.lexususa.com
Base Price MSRP30395


1997 Lexus ES300 Specs as Tested
Model Tested MSRPES 300
Standard EquipmentAutomatic climate control a/c, AM/FM/cassette audio, power windows, power seats, heated power mirrors, keyless remote entry, tilt steering, walnut trim, antitheft system, aluminum alloy wheels
Options as Tested (MSRP)Leather seating, Adaptive Variable Suspension, power sunroofpremium AM/FM/CD audio, traction control
Destination Charge
Gas Guzzler Tax
Layout
Price as Tested34995
Horse Power200 @ 5200
Torque214 @ 4400
Fuel Economy19/26
Wheelbase105.1
Length/Width/Height190.2/70.5/54.9
Track Front/Rear60.8/59.8
Turning Radius
Seating Capacity5
Front Head/Hip/Leg room38.0/55.6/43.5
Middle Head/Hip/Leg room
Rear Head/Hip/Leg room36.8/54.1/34.4
Trunk Volume13.0
Payload
Towing Capacity
Front SuspensionIndependent
Rear SuspensionIndependent
Ground Clearance
Curb Weight3296
Stock TiresP215/65VR-16
Brakes Front/Reardisc/disc
Fuel Capacity18.5
1997 Lexus ES300