2005 Lexus GS 430: detailed specifications, performance and economy data

2005 Lexus GS 430 specifications

2005 Lexus GS 430 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2850 mm	112.2 inches
Track/tread (front)	1535 mm	60.4 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1540 mm	60.6 inches
Length	4825 mm	190 inches
Width	1820 mm	71.7 inches
Height	1430 mm	56.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.69
Kerb weight	1695 kg	3737 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	71 litres	15.6 [18.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Toyota
Engine code	3UZ-FE
Cylinders	V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity	4.3 litre 4293 cc (261.975 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	91 × 82.5 mm 3.58 × 3.25 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.1
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 32 valves in total
maximum power output	279 PS (275 bhp) (205 kW) at 5600 rpm
maximum torque	417 Nm (308 ft·lb) (42.5 kgm) at 3500 rpm
Specific output	47.8 kW/litre 64.9 ps/litre 64.1 bhp/litre 1.05 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	97.13 Nm/litre 1.17 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	10.5:1
Fuel system	EFi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1220.6 kPa (177 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	536.63 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h	6.1 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	249 km/h (155 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 164.5 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.16 PS/kg 120.98 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.12 kW/kg 162.24 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.16 bhp/kg 0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 8.27 kg/kW 13.81 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption	17.3/32.8/24.8 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km	16.3/8.6/11.4 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre	6.1/11.6/8.8 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG	17.3/32.8/24.8 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG	14.4/27.3/20.7 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions	269.0 g/km NEDC
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)	M
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock	2.400
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.DW.
Rear suspension	I.MultiLi.
Wheel size front	8JJ x 18
Wheel size rear	8JJ x 18
Tyres front	245/40 R 18
Tyres rear	245/40 R 18
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter	334 mm
Rear brake diameter	310 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	6 speed automatic
Top gear ratio	0.58
Final drive ratio	3.62
general
Carfolio.com ID	127820
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	41.1
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2005 Lexus GS 430 added 2005-05-05. Last modified 2019-10-06.