Engine: 4.3-liter dohc 32-valve V8

Engine Options: 220-hp 3.0-liter dohc 24-valve inline-6; 300-hp 4.3-liter dohc 32-valve V8

Transmission: 5-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 5-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: dual front airbags, seat-mounted front side-impact airbags, ABS with Brake Assist, Vehicle Skid Control, three-point seat belts for all positions including rear center, front seat belt force limiters and pretensioners; child restraint seat tether anchor brackets

Optional Safety Equipment: none

Basic Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles

Assembled In: Tahara, Japan

Model Tested: Lexus GS 430 ($47,975)

Standard Equipment: air conditioning with dual zone control, electrochromic mirrors, walnut trim, leather seating surfaces and interior trim, leather-wrapped steering wheel (with audio controls), memory system for seats, mirrors and steering column, outside temperature gauge, one-touch power windows, power locks, remote entry, power front seats, high-intensity discharge headlamps, AM/FM/cassette stereo

Options as Tested: Mark Levinson audio w navigation system ($3,250)

Destination Charge:

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: rear-wheel drive

Horsepower: 300 @ 5600

Torque: 325 @ 3400

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 18/23

Wheelbase: 110.2 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 189.0/70.9/56.7 inches

Track Front/Rear: 60.4/59.4 inches

Turning Cycle: 37.1 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 37.6/55.0/44.5 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 36.4/56.1/34.3 inches

Trunk Volume: 14.8 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent

Ground Clearance: 3707 inches

Curb Weight: pounds

Towing Capacity: pounds

Tires: 225/55VR16

Brakes: disc/disc with ABS and Brake Assist

Fuel Capacity: 19.8 Gallons