Our Take on the 1998 Lexus GS400 Base
The 1998 GS400 is an important vehicle to Lexus for the sedan market segment. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the GS400 which include Base. The four-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Lexus. There is strong competition from vehicles from Lexus.
Performance
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 configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.
The fuel system for the 1998 GS400 is a SFI 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 18.50 gallons.
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.
GS400 Base Statistics
The GS400 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 1998 (MSRP) was $30,790, with an invoice cost of $26,745. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
The standard warranty period for the GS400 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1998 GS400 gets 27 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is average for a sedan car.
In Summary
The 1997 model began the promise of the Lexus GS400. The 1998 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.
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Tags: 4-Door, Base, Lexus GS400, Sedan, United States market