Lexus Facts » GS400 http://www.lexusfacts.com Information on Lexus Cars and Trucks Sun, 04 Oct 2009 08:10:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Our Take on the 1998 Lexus GS400 Base http://www.lexusfacts.com/2009/01/our-take-on-the-1998-lexus-gs400-base/ http://www.lexusfacts.com/2009/01/our-take-on-the-1998-lexus-gs400-base/#comments Mon, 19 Jan 2009 23:10:22 +0000 lexusfan http://www.ponycars.org/our-take-on-the-1998-lexus-gs400-base Lexus GS400

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.

]]> http://www.lexusfacts.com/2009/01/our-take-on-the-1998-lexus-gs400-base/feed/ 0 The Lexus GS400 Base for 1999 http://www.lexusfacts.com/2009/01/the-lexus-gs400-base-for-1999/ http://www.lexusfacts.com/2009/01/the-lexus-gs400-base-for-1999/#comments Sat, 17 Jan 2009 11:10:22 +0000 lexusfan http://www.ponycars.org/the-lexus-gs400-base-for-1999 Lexus GS400

A lot has been said about the Lexus GS400 for 1999. As Lexus's entry in the sedan market the GS400 (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 4-door GS400 is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Lexus as a brand in general.

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 configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.

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 1999 (MSRP) was $30,905, with an invoice cost of $26,844. 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 capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.

The 1999 GS400 gets 26 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is exceptional for a sedan car.

Conclusion

The 1998 model began the promise of the Lexus GS400. The 1999 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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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.

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