In 2000 Lexus released the GS400 Base to the car-buying market. The GS400 came in one configurations: Base. The Base configuration is powered by the 4.0-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 26 highway miles and 19 city. The GS400 competes in the Sedan market segment, in direct competition with Toyota.

Lexus GS400 Engine Specs

The GS400 Base is equipped with a Toyota 4.0 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 5-speed Transmission. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sedan arena.

The GS400 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 dimensions of the GS400 Base are 70.50 inches wide by 190.20 inches long. It sits a comfortable 54.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 105.10 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The listed retail price in 2000 (MSRP) was $31,505, with an invoice cost of $27,365. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel is handled for the GS400 is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 18.50-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

The 2000 GS400 gets 26 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is exceptional for a sedan car.

We Think...

The 1999 model began the promise of the Lexus GS400. The 2000 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 GS400 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 4-Door, Base, Lexus GS400, Sedan, United States market

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