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2001 Lexus GS300 Comparisons Base Sedan

General Pricing

Resale Value $38,605.00 $39,660.00 $34,794.00
Destination $545.00 $745.00 $670.00

Engines & Power

Standard Engine 3.0L I6 4.6L V8 4.0L V8
Horsepower 220 @ 5800 RPM 275 @ 5750 RPM 250 @ 5600 RPM
Torque 220 @ 3800 RPM 275 @ 4750 RPM 260 @ 4400 RPM
Valves 4 4 4
Displacement (cc) 2999 4601 3994
Bore X Stroke (in.) 3.4 X 3.4 3.6 X 3.5 3.4 X 3.3
Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.9:1 10.3:1

Fuel Economy

City (mpg) 24 25 25
Highway (mpg) 24 25 25

Exterior Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) 3637.6 3847.1 3803.0
Wheelbase (in.) 110.2 109.0 112.2
Length (in.) 189.2 208.5 199.3
Width (in.) 70.9 73.6 72.9
Height (in.) 55.9 56.0 56.7
Track Front (in.) 60.4 63.0 62.3
Track Rear (in.) 59.4 61.5 62.3
Ground Clearance (in.) N/A N/A N/A

Interior Dimensions

Standard Seating 5 6 5
Front Headroom (in.) 39.0 38.9 38.6
Rear Headroom (in.) 37.4 38.0 37.7
Front Legroom (in.) 44.5 41.9 42.5
Rear Legroom (in.) 34.3 38.0 38.0
Front Shoulder Room (in.) 57.7 57.1 58.9
Rear Shoulder Room (in.) 56.6 56.6 58.4
Front Hip Room (in.) 55.0 55.7 55.4
Rear Hip Room (in.) 56.1 56.5 56.1

Payload & Towing

Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) 100.0 102.0 104.4

Steering, Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension wishbone strut strut
Rear Suspension wishbone multi-link trailing
Tires 215/60R16 225/60R16 235/55R17

Anti-Theft & Locks

Power Door Locks Std. Std. Std.

Braking & Traction

4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive rear wheel drive front wheel drive front wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) Std. Std. Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle N/A N/A N/A
Vehicle Stability Control System Std. N/A Std.

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

Radio N/A N/A N/A
Cassette Player Yes Yes Yes
CD Player N/A N/A Yes
CD Changer N/A N/A N/A
DVD Player N/A N/A N/A
Navigation Aid N/A N/A N/A

Interior

Cruise Control Std. Std. Std.
Tilt Steering Yes Yes Yes
Telescopic Steering Column Yes N/A N/A

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning Std. Std. Std.

Safety

Driver Airbag Std. Std. Std.
Front Side Airbag Std. Std. Std.
Passenger Side Airbag Std. Std. Std.
Rear Side Airbag N/A N/A N/A

Seats

Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat Yes Yes Yes

Roof

Sunroof / Moonroof N/A N/A N/A

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Power Windows Std. Std. Std.

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