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THE 2000 MODEL YEAR THE 2000 MODEL YEAR GS 400/300 Lexus GS 400/300 Powertrain/Performance GS 400 GS 300 Engine 4.0L V8 3.0L in-line 6 Horsepower 300 hp. @ 6,000 rpm 220 hp. @ 5,800 rpm Torque 310 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm 220 lb.-ft. @ 3,800 rpm 5-speed automatic 5-speed automatic with ECT-i with ECT-i 0-60 Acceleration 5.7 seconds* 7.8 seconds** Coefficient of Drag 0.29 0.29 Fuel Consumption 17/24*** 19/24*** *Motor Trend, February 1998. **Obtained with prototype vehicles with professional drivers. ***EPA mileage estimates. Dimensions Seating (std.) 5 110.2 in. Length 189.2 in. Width 70.9 in. Height 55.9 in. Turning Radius 37.1 ft. Curb Weight (GS 400) 3,693 lbs. (GS 300) 3,638 lbs. Front Headroom 39.0 in. Front Headroom w/moonroof 37.6 in. Rear Headroom 37.4 in. Rear Headroom w/moonroof 36.4 in. Front Legroom 44.5 in. Rear Legroom 34.3 in. Front Shoulder Room 57.7 in. Rear Shoulder Room 56.6 in. Trunk Capacity 14.8 cu. ft. Fe ro c io u s , yet diplomat i c. Powerful, while grac e f u l . Ground Clearance 5.3 in. Se r i ous perfor ma n ce and intuitive luxury. It’s little Fuel Capacity 19.8 gal. wo n der that Motor Tre n d described the Lexus GS mode l s as “velvet light n i n g.”* With two potent powerplants co m p l e me n ted by optimally tuned suspensi on geo me t r y an d rigi d component r y , GS drivers are assured of clock- def y i n g perfor ma n ce along with a stable, confiden t ride. Nat u ra l l y , its appearan ce is fast and sleek as well. An d the inte r i or…well, let’s just say it’s peaceful, su m p t u ous and pampering and leave it at that. En h a n ced for 2000 with two vibran t new colors,

both the GS 400 and GS 300 are dyna m i cally equipped Specifications, standard features, technical data, performance figures and optional equipment to take on the new millennium. are based upon information at time of printing, and are subject to change without notice.

*Motor Trend, March 1998. ©Lexus, a Division of Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. January, 2000 2000 layout GS 2 8/24/01 10:41 AM Page 2

Key Fea t u r es —The 2000 GS 400/300 Th e Lexus GS mode l s … e l o q u e n tly def i n ed by an intox ic a t i n g mix of power, confiden ce and swagger . Both the GS 400 and GS 300 are gene r ously appointed with a broa d spectrum of standar d and available features , and ref i n ed beyond exce l l e n ce with new features befitting a new millennium. *=New for 2000 Performance Value Lexus GS 400/300 • Low Emission Veh i cle (LEV) certifica t i on (GS 300) • Computer-controlled ignition system with • 1999 J.D. Power and Ass o c i ates Lexu s • Limited Warranty • Horsepower - 220 hp @ 5,800 rpm (GS 300) separate knock sensors for each cylinder Nam eplate Rankings 4-yr./50K vehicle Pricing GS 400 GS 300 * • Torque - 220 lb.-ft. @ 3,800 rpm (GS 300) bank and Electronic Spark Advance (ESA) to Customer Service Index 2 Study #1 6-yr./70K powertrain Base Price MSRP as of 2/1/2000 $46,305 $37,805 • Advanced geometry rear double-wishbone optimize ignition timing Vehicle Dependability Index Study #1 6- y r ./unlimited mileage Destination Charge $495 $495 suspension with stabilizer bar • Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS) • Roadside Assistance co r ro s i on prot e c t io n • Four-cam 32-valve ninety-degree 4.0L V8 • Electronic Throttle Control System (ETCS) 4-yr./unlimited mileage GS 400/GS 300 engine featuring continuously Variable Valve with “Snow Mode” Factory Options and Packages Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) (GS 400) • Front rebound springs for Chrome Wheels $1,700 • Twin-cam 24-valve 3.0L in-line 6 engine improved cornering Design and Quality In-dash Six-CD Auto-Changer $1,080 featuring continuously Variable Valve Timing • Hydraulic front and rear sub-frame mounts • New exterior colors: Crystal White and • Excellite II rust-resistant steel; Chrome Wheels with All-Season Tires $1,700 with intelligence (VVT-i) (GS 300) and “zero degree” geometry drivetrain Millennium Silver Metallic (replaces galvannealed steel; Polyvinyl Chloride Power Tilt/Slide Moonroof with Sunshade $1,020 • Aluminum block, cylinder heads and intake reduce noise and vibration Diamond White Pearl and Alpine (PVC) undercoating manifold reduces weight/maintains strength • P225/55R16 V-rated tires with 16" x 7.5" JJ * Silver Metallic) • Aerodynamic underbody helps reduce and rigidity aluminum wheels (GS 400) • Engine cover (GS 300) air resistance Factory Options and Packages GS 400 • Transitional Low Emission Vehicle (T-LEV) • P225/60R16 V-rated tires with 16" x 7.5" JJ • Anti-chip paint on lower body • Short front/rear overhangs for stability Navigation System Package includes: Navigation System, Six-CD Auto $5,305 certification (GS 400) aluminum wheels (GS 300) panels/front hood and sporty appearance Changer, Power Moonroof, Heated Front Seats and High Intensity • Five-speed automat i c Electron i cally Contro l l e d • Available 17" x 8" wheels with P235/45R17 • Engine hood silencer • Dual exhaust with stainless steel tips Discharge (HID) Trans m i s s i on with inte l l i gen ce (ECT-i ) Z-rated tires (GS 400 only) • Foam rubber body noise isolation inserts • Distinctive four inboard multi-reflector Nakamichi Audio System Package includes: Nakamichi Premium Audio System, $4,255 • “E-Shift” wheel-mounted shifter • Full-size spare tire with alloy wheel in doors and front/rear roof edges halogen low/high beam headlamps Six-CD Auto-Changer, Power Moonroof, Heated Front Seats and High Intensity (GS 400) • One-piece color-keyed Super Olefin • Ultraviolet and infrared-ray reducing Discharge (HID) Headlamps Polymer front/rear bumpers green tint glass on all windows Premium Package includes: Six-CD Auto-Changer, Power Moonroof, Heated $3,055 Luxury and Convenience Front Seats and High Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlamps Rear Spoiler (requires Premium Package, Nakamichi Package or Navigation $440 • Leather-trimmed three-spoke steering • Digital outside temperature gauge Safety and Security Package) wheel/shift knob • Heated electrochromic auto-dimming • Child Restraint Seat (CRS) tether anchor • Three-point seatbelts for all five seating Upgraded Tire Package with 17" Chrome Wheels $1,915 • Gr ay fab r i c inte r i or (standar d/GS 300 only); avail- outside mirrors (standard/GS 400, auto- bracket added to comply with phase-in of positions; front with height-adjustable Upgraded Tire Package with 17" Wheels $215 able Royale leather trim in Ligh t Charcoal, Ivo r y dimming available/GS 300) new CRS regulation shoulder belt anchors and force-limiting or Black (standar d/GS 400, available/GS 300) • Auto-dimming electrochromic inside mirror • Brake Assist added to Vehicle Skid pre-tensioners • California walnut wood trim on all four • Automatic on/off multi-reflector halogen Control (VSC) system; integrated four- • Padded instrument panel Factory Options and Packages GS 300 doors/center console headlamps * sensor, four-channel Anti-lock Braking • Shift lock system with recessed and Heated Front Seats (requires Premium Package) $440 • Three-dial Optitron electro-luminescent • Electric trunk and fuel-filler door releases System (ABS) covered shift lock button Leather Trim Package with Memory System $1,760 instrument cluster with luminous dial faces • Dual stage center console box with storage • Soft upper interior trim • Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and “silhouetted” pointers for easy reading for available Lexus Cellular Phone System Navigation Package includes: Navigation System, Leather Trim Package with $7,065 • Front and rear energy-managing crumple • Multi-function in-key remote includes Memory System, Six-CD Auto-Changer, Power Moonroof, Heated Front Seats, • 10-way power driver/front passenger seats and additional power outlet zones; side-impact door beams illuminated entry, two-stage unlock, Electrochromic Outside Mirrors and High Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlamps • Two - s e t t i n g mem ory system for driver’s seat, • HomeLink® universal transceiver to operate • Four-wheel power assisted disc brakes trunk open and “panic” feature, with Nakamichi Audio System Package includes: Nakamichi Premium Audio System, $6,015 st e e r i n g wheel and outside mirrors (excl u des garage, gate, home lighting and home (front ventilated) adjustable volume and rolling code lumbar) (standar d/GS 400, available/GS 300) security systems Six-CD Auto-Changer, Leather Trim Package with Memory System, Power • Driver/front passenger front and front technology Moonroof, Heated Front Seats, Electrochromic Outside Mirrors and High Intensity • Height-adjustable headrests for all five • Standard Lexus Premium Audio System; seat-mounted side-impact • Vehicle theft deterrent system with Discharge (HID) Headlamps seating positions seven speakers; AM/FM cassette with Dolby® engine immobilizer Premium Package includes: Leather Trim Package with Memory System, $3,860 • Available Lexus Nav ig a t i on System; hard- d i s k B and C noise reduction; 215 watts; pre- Six-CD Auto-Changer, Electrochromic Outside Mirrors and Power Moonroof map database covering major cities / ro a d - wired for available six-CD auto changer ways across conti ne n tal United States • Available Lexus/Nakamichi Premium Audio • Sof t - t o u ch automat i c climate contr ol with System with glove box-mounted six-CD auto dual - z o n e dri v e r / f ro n t passenger temperat u r e changer; 280 watts co nt r ol; auto-rec i rc u l a t i on with smog senso r ; • Customized Body Electron i cs System (C-BEST) rear A/C vents on center console back • First aid and tool kits