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2003 Lexus GS 430 Specs
| Engine |
2003
Lexus GS 430 |
| Designation |
1UZ-FE |
| Type |
Four
Cam, 32 valve V8 with VVT-i |
| Displacement |
4.3
liter 4,293 cc (261.9 cu. in.) |
| Bore x Stroke (mm / in.) |
91 x 82.5 / 3.6 x
3.3 |
| Compression Ratio |
10.5:1 |
| Horsepower (SAE) |
300hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque (SAE) |
325lb-ft @ 3,400 rpm |
| Oil Capacity (liters / quarts, without
oil filter) |
6.0 L / 6.3 qts. |
| Oil Type |
SH 5W-30 |
| Cooling System Capacity (liters /
qts.) |
11.0 L / 11.6 qt. |
| Emission Rating |
ULEV |
| Drivetrain |
2003 Lexus GS 430 |
| Layout |
Front engine, rear wheel drive (FR) |
| Transmission |
5-speed
electronically controlled automatic with intelligence
(ECT-i), grade logic, and Power, Normal and Snow
modes |
| Transmission Type |
A650E |
| Gear
ratios ( :1) |
| 1st |
3.357 |
| 2nd |
2.180 |
| 3rd |
1.424 |
| 4th |
1.000 |
| 5th |
0.753 |
| Reverse |
3.431 |
| Differential Ratio |
3.266 |
| Suspension
& Steering |
2003
Lexus GS 430 |
| Suspension Type |
Four-wheel independent
double wishbone suspension |
| Suspension |
Front |
Coil springs, gas-filled
shock absorbers with rebound springs, high-mount
upper arm, stabilizer bar |
| Rear |
Coil
springs, gas-filled shock absorbers, stabilizer
bar, strut rod |
| Steering Type |
Vehicle-speed
sensing progressive power rack and pinion |
| Overall Steering
Ratio |
17.2 |
| Turning Circle (ft.) |
37.1 |
| Turns, Lock to Lock |
3.38 |
| Brakes |
2003
Lexus GS 430 |
| Type |
Four-wheel
power assisted disc brakes, ventilated front, solid
rear, with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Brake
Assist (BA) |
| Disc Diameter (inches) |
Front |
11.57 |
| Rear |
12.01 |
| Anti-lock Braking
System |
4
sensor, 4 channel (integrated with VSC) |
| Parking Brake |
Drum |
| Wheels and
Tires |
2003
Lexus GS 430 |
| Wheels |
Wheel size |
16x7.5 JJ |
| Optional wheel size |
17x8.0 JJ |
| Type and Material |
Aluminum
alloy |
| Optional Wheel Type |
Chrome |
| Tires |
Tire size (summer tire) |
225/55R16 V-rated
Michelin Pilot HX MXM |
| All-Season optional
tire |
225/55R16
V-rated Goodyear Eagle GT+4 |
| Tire size (optional) |
235/45R17
Z-rated Bridgestone Potenza RE 030 |
Spare
|
Full-size
alloy wheel with appropriate tire |
| Electrical |
2003 Lexus GS 430 |
| Alternator (ampere) |
80 |
| Battery capacity
(ampere hour) |
55 |
| Starter (kW) |
1.4 |
| Exterior
Dimensions (in.) |
2003
Lexus GS 430 |
| Wheelbase |
110.2 |
| Overall length |
189.2 |
| Overall width |
70.9 |
| Overall height (Unloaded) |
56.7 |
| Track width |
Front |
60.4 |
| Rear |
59.4 |
| Minimum ground clearance |
5.3 |
| Coefficient of Drag (Cd) |
0.29 |
| Interior
Dimensions (in.) |
Front
|
Rear
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
| Head room |
without moonroof |
39.0
|
37.4
|
| with moonroof |
37.6
|
36.4
|
| Legroom |
44.5
|
34.3
|
| Shoulder
Room |
57.7
|
56.6
|
| Hip Room |
55.0
|
56.1
|
| EPA Passenger
Volume (cu. ft.) |
100.0
|
| EPA Trunk/Cargo
Index (cu. ft.) |
14.8
|
| Vehicle
Weight |
2003
Lexus GS 430 |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) |
3,715 |
| Shipping Weight (lbs.) |
3,605 |
| GVWR (lbs.) |
4,716 |
| Weight Distribution, F / R (%) |
53.7 / 46.3 |
EPA
Fuel Economy (MPG)
|
2003 Lexus GS 430 |
| Mileage |
18
/ 23 |
| Fuel Requirement (min.) |
91 Octane (R+M) €
2, Premium Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity (liters
/ gal.) |
75 L / 19.8 gal. |
| Performance
(TMC figures) |
2003 Lexus GS 430 |
| 0-60 mph acceleration,
seconds |
5.8 - TMC figure |
1/4 mile acceleration,
seconds
|
14.3
- TMC figure |
| Top track speed, mph |
149 - electronically
limited |
| Redline/maximum rpm |
6,350 |
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