1998 Lexus GS 300
All photo credits
- Photo: 1998 Lexus GS400 in Black Onyx, Front Right, 06-17-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: LEXUS GS (S160) China (3) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Lexus GS 300 SportDesign side by M. Pannone, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1998 Lexus GS400, Rear Right, 10-02-2021 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VIPGSInterior2 by Terrence O'leary, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1998 Lexus GS 300 is a 225-hp 3.0-liter sedan with a five-speed automatic electronically controlled transmission and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $36,900 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 225 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 220 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
The GS measures 189.2 inches long on a 110.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,638 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $36,900 ($73,574 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $37,295 ($74,361 *) |
| Destination Charge | $395 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2JZ-GE in-line 6, iron block, aluminum head |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 225 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 220 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | Twin cam (DOHC), four valves per cylinder, continuously Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Five-speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i); overdrive fifth gear, auto-select shift program, flex-lockup torque converter |
| 1st Gear | 3.357 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.18 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.424 |
| 4th Gear | 1 |
| 5th Gear | 0.753 |
| Reverse | 3.431 |
| Final Drive | 3.92 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent, double-wishbone with coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent, double-wishbone with coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers, strut rods, stabilizer bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 1.14 in. |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 0.55 in. |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.57 in. vented |
| Rear Brake Disc | 12.01 in. solid |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 x 7.5 in. alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 16 x 7.5 in. alloy |
| Tires Front | P215/60R16 |
| Tires Rear | P215/60R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 189.2 in |
| Width | 70.9 in |
| Height | 55.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in |
| Front Track | 60.4 in |
| Rear Track | 59.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,638 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.4 in |
| Legroom Front | 44.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.6 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 56.1 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1998 Lexus GS. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 7, 2009 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
NHTSA campaign 09E012000
4 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1998 Lexus GS
Owner Complaints
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Lexus GS. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1998 LEXUS GS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.