In 1997 Lexus released the GS300 Base to the car-buying market. The GS300 came in one configurations: Base. The Base configuration is powered by the 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine, which makes 24 highway miles and 18 city. The GS300 competes in the Sedan market segment, in direct competition with Lexus.

Lexus GS300 Engine Specs

The GS300 Base is equipped with a Toyota 3.0 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 5-speed Transmission. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sedan arena.

The GS300 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.

Vehicle Statistics

The GS300 is 194.90 inches long, 70.70 inches wide, and 55.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 109.40 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 1997 (MSRP) was $45,700, with an invoice cost of $39,233. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1997 GS300 is a MPI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 21.10 gallons.

The 1997 GS300 gets 24 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is exceptional for a sedan car.

We Think...

There are several reasons why the Lexus GS300 Base sold well in 1997. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Lexus, specifically a GS300.

Tags: 4-Door, Base, Lexus GS300, Sedan, United States market

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