There have been several award-winning cars from Lexus over the years, including the Lexus ES300 of 1997. There are one trim levels to the ES300, including Base. The Base version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 1996 the popular 3.0 liter has made this a popular choice for sedan buyers nationwide.

1997 Lexus ES300 Base Specs

Standard equipment in the ES300 for 1996 and 1997 includes the 3.0 liter engine by Toyota, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twenty four valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the ES300.

The fuel system for the 1997 ES300 is a SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.

The ES300 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Statistics

The ES300 is 190.20 inches long, 70.50 inches wide, and 54.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 105.10 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 1997 (MSRP) was $29,990, with a dealer invoice cost of $26,050. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 70,000/72 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1997 ES300 gets 26 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is below average for a sedan car.

Parting Shots

The 1996 model began the promise of the Lexus ES300. The 1997 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Lexus hopes that the ES300 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 4-Door, Base, Lexus ES300, Sedan, United States market

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