Lexus GS First generation
Lexus GS (First generation) was built in 19911997 (Toyota Aristo). Powertrain: 3.0 L 2JZ-GE I6; 3.0 L 2JZ-GTE I6 (turbo); 4.0 L 1UZ-FE V8. Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive; Front-engine, all-wheel-drive. Size: 4,950 x 1,796 mm (L x W).
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: 1s_Lexus_GS.jpg : IFCAR Lexus RX 450h F Sport (III, Facelift) – Frontansicht, 26-Oktober 2012, Düsseldorf.jpg : M 93 der, Public domain (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
Italdesign Giugiaro began the first design drawings of the GS 300 in 1988. The design firm aimed to produce a deluxe sedan which did without the numerous exterior features and detailing found on existing Japanese premium sedans, in favor of a more simplified, European-style appearance. The vehicle's exterior styling blended elements of the then-current Lexus LS flagship and SC performance coupe in a rounded, aerodynamic wedge-like shape which featured a high rear decklid and longer and wider proportions than rival vehicles. The exterior produced a . Color schemes included single-tone bumper and body finishes, along with dual-tone schemes.
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
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Check before you buy
- Ask for service records: turbocharged engines are sensitive to oil changes and cool-down habits.
- Test the four-wheel-drive system (transfer case, differentials) and look for uneven tyre wear.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Other generations of the GS
- Second generation · 19972004 (Lexus GS); 19972005 (Toyota Aristo)
- Third generation · 20052011
- Fourth generation · 20112020
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What powers the Lexus GS (First generation)?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: 3.0 L 2JZ-GE I6; 3.0 L 2JZ-GTE I6 (turbo); 4.0 L 1UZ-FE V8.
How big is the Lexus GS (First generation)?
4,950 mm long and 1,796 mm wide, on a 2,779 mm wheelbase. For container loading, use the container packer.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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