First Impressions 1993 Lexus GS300 Base

Several things can be said about the Lexus GS300 series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The six-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

1993 Lexus GS300 Base Specs

The restyled GS300 Base is equipped with a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1992 version.

The fuel system for the 1993 GS300 is a MPI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

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.

Statistics

The dimensions of the GS300 Base are 70.70 inches wide by 194.90 inches long. It sits 55.10 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 109.40 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $37,500 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

The standard warranty period for the GS300 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market.

Fuel Efficiency

The GS300 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of eighteen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

What We Think of the Lexus GS300

The 1992 model began the promise of the Lexus GS300. The 1993 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 GS300 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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