Lexus GS: generations and engines

The Lexus GS has been built since 1993 in 7 generations, with 37 engine versions in our catalog (sedan). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

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Production years1993–present

Generations7

Engine versions37

Power208–477 hp

Body stylesSedan

FuelGasoline

Timeline

Lexus GS generations

1993–1997
Lexus GS I
- Sedan
- Gasoline
5 engine versions 208–223 hp
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1997–2000
Lexus GS II
- Sedan
- Gasoline
3 engine versions 222–300 hp
Engines below
2000–2005
Lexus GS II (facelift 2000)
- Sedan
- Gasoline
3 engine versions 220–300 hp
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2005–2007
Lexus GS III
- Sedan
- Gasoline
6 engine versions 245–339 hp
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2008–2011
Lexus GS III (facelift 2008)
- Sedan
- Gasoline
5 engine versions 249–347 hp
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2012–2015
Lexus GS IV
- Sedan
- Gasoline
7 engine versions 209–345 hp
Generation specs
2015–present
Lexus GS IV (facelift 2015)
- Sedan
- Gasoline
8 engine versions 223–477 hp
Engines below

Specs

Lexus GS engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Lexus GS I1993–1997 · 5 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
300 (208 hp) Automatic	1993–1994	Gasoline	208 hp (153 kW)	203 lb-ft (275 Nm)	8.8 s	143 mph (230 km/h)
300 (223 hp) Automatic	1993–1995	Gasoline	223 hp (164 kW)	210 lb-ft (285 Nm)	8.9 s	144 mph (232 km/h)
300 (212 hp) Automatic	1994–1997	Gasoline	212 hp (156 kW)	203 lb-ft (275 Nm)	8.8 s	143 mph (230 km/h)
300 T3 (219 hp) Automatic	1995–1997	Gasoline	219 hp (161 kW)	208 lb-ft (282 Nm)	8.8 s	143 mph (230 km/h)
300 (223 hp) Automatic	1996–1997	Gasoline	223 hp (164 kW)	210 lb-ft (285 Nm)	8.6 s	144 mph (232 km/h)

Lexus GS II1997–2000 · 3 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
300 (222 hp) Automatic	1997–2000	Gasoline	222 hp (163 kW)	220 lb-ft (298 Nm)	8.2 s	143 mph (230 km/h)
400 V8 (300 hp) Automatic	1997–2000	Gasoline	300 hp (221 kW)	310 lb-ft (420 Nm)	5.9 s	155 mph (250 km/h)
300 (225 hp) Automatic	1998–2000	Gasoline	225 hp (165 kW)	220 lb-ft (298 Nm)	8.3 s	144 mph (232 km/h)

Lexus GS II (facelift 2000)2000–2005 · 3 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
300 (220 hp) Automatic	2000–2005	Gasoline	220 hp (162 kW)	220 lb-ft (298 Nm)	7.6 s	143 mph (230 km/h)
430 V8 (283 hp) Automatic	2000–2005	Gasoline	283 hp (208 kW)	308 lb-ft (417 Nm)	6.3 s	155 mph (250 km/h)
430 V8 (300 hp) Automatic	2000–2005	Gasoline	300 hp (221 kW)	325 lb-ft (440 Nm)		149 mph (239 km/h)

Lexus GS III2005–2007 · 6 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
300 V6 (245 hp) AWD Automatic	2005–2007	Gasoline	245 hp (180 kW)	230 lb-ft (312 Nm)	7.6 s	157 mph (252 km/h)
300 V6 (245 hp) Automatic	2005–2007	Gasoline	245 hp (180 kW)	229 lb-ft (310 Nm)	7.2 s	148 mph (238 km/h)
430 V8 (279 hp) Automatic	2005–2007	Gasoline	279 hp (205 kW)	308 lb-ft (417 Nm)	6.1 s	155 mph (250 km/h)
350 V6 (307 hp) AWD Automatic	2006–2007	Gasoline	307 hp (226 kW)	274 lb-ft (372 Nm)	6 s	130 mph (209 km/h)
350 V6 (307 hp) Automatic	2006–2007	Gasoline	307 hp (226 kW)	274 lb-ft (372 Nm)	5.9 s	143 mph (230 km/h)
450h (339 hp) Hybrid CVT	2006–2007	Gasoline	339 hp (249 kW)	203 lb-ft (275 Nm)	5.4 s	131 mph (211 km/h)

Lexus GS III (facelift 2008)2008–2011 · 5 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
300 V6 (249 hp) Automatic	2008–2011	Gasoline	249 hp (183 kW)	229 lb-ft (310 Nm)	7.2 s	149 mph (240 km/h)
350 V6 (307 hp) AWD Automatic	2008–2011	Gasoline	307 hp (226 kW)	274 lb-ft (372 Nm)	6 s	130 mph (209 km/h)
350 V6 (307 hp) Automatic	2008–2011	Gasoline	307 hp (226 kW)	271 lb-ft (368 Nm)	5.9 s	143 mph (230 km/h)
450h (340 hp) Hybrid CVT	2008–2011	Gasoline	340 hp (250 kW)	203 lb-ft (275 Nm)	5.4 s	131 mph (211 km/h)
460 V8 (347 hp) Automatic	2008–2011	Gasoline	347 hp (255 kW)	339 lb-ft (460 Nm)	5.8 s	155 mph (250 km/h)

Lexus GS IV (facelift 2015)2015–present · 8 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
350 V6 (311 hp) AWD Automatic	2015–2018	Gasoline	311 hp (229 kW)	280 lb-ft (380 Nm)		143 mph (230 km/h)
350 V6 (311 hp) Automatic	2015–2018	Gasoline	311 hp (229 kW)	280 lb-ft (380 Nm)		143 mph (230 km/h)
200t (241 hp) Automatic	2016–2018	Gasoline	241 hp (177 kW)	258 lb-ft (350 Nm)		143 mph (230 km/h)
300h (223 hp) Hybrid Automatic	2016–2019	Gasoline	223 hp (164 kW)	221 lb-ft (300 Nm)	9 s	118 mph (190 km/h)
450h V6 (345 hp) Hybrid Automatic	2016–2019	Gasoline	345 hp (254 kW)	203 lb-ft (275 Nm)	5.9 s	155 mph (250 km/h)
F 5.0 V8 (467 hp) Automatic	2016–2018	Gasoline	467 hp (343 kW)	389 lb-ft (527 Nm)		168 mph (270 km/h)
F 5.0 V8 (477 hp) Automatic	2016–present	Gasoline	477 hp (351 kW)	391 lb-ft (530 Nm)	4.6 s	168 mph (270 km/h)
300 (241 hp) Automatic	2018–present	Gasoline	241 hp (177 kW)	258 lb-ft (350 Nm)		143 mph (230 km/h)

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