The Lexus ES300

The ES300

This is the entry-level sedan from Lexus. The ES300 is built on the same platform as the Toyota Camry. It is designed mainly to compete with other Japnese imports, such as Acuras and Infinitis. The 1998 model comes in one trim level, with everything you need. There are also many options, including sunroofs, chrome wheels, and leather, which are absolute musts.

ES300 Facts

The '98 ES300 comes equipped dual front and side airbags.
It also has a first aid kit.
This is the third generation ES, and second ES300.
When Lexus first started, they had an ES250, which was discontinued the next year.
The typical ES300 buyer is a male with an income of slighty under $100,000.
The price of an ES300, before options, is $30,790

ES300 Specs Dimensions

Body type - 4 door, 5 passenger luxury sports sedan

Unitized body with anti-vibration subframes

Overall length: 4830 mm (190.1 in)

Width: 1790 mm (70.5 in)

Wheelbase: 2670 mm (105.1 in)

Headroom: front/rear:
w/moonroof: 934/913 mm (36.8/35.9 in)
w/o moonroof: 966/919 mm (38.0/36.2 in)

Legroom: front/rear: 1105/874 mm (435/34.4 in

Trunk Space: 0.367 cu. m. (12.96 cu ft)

Fuel Tank Capacity: 70 litres (15.4 imp.gal)

Engine And Drivetrain

Engine type (1MZ-FE): V6 3.0 litres (2995cc)

Valvetrain: 4 camshafts/24 valves

Horsepower @ rpm: 200@5200

Torque @ rpm: 214 lb/ft @ 4400

Transmission: 4 speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission (ECT-i)

Drive Wheels: Front wheel drive with traction control system (TRAC)

Suspension (front): gas-filled MacPherson struts, ball-joint type stabilizer bar, anti-dive geometry
(rear): independent dual link MacPherson strut type with ball-joint type stabilizer bar, hydraulic strut mounts

Steering: Engine RPM-sensing, Power rack and pinion

Brakes: 4 wheel, power-assisted, disc brakes with ABS

PPerformance

Acceleration: 0-60 mph - 7.7 seconds

Coefficient of Drag: 0.29

Fuel Consumption: 12.3L/100 km City
8.0 L/100 km Hwy
10.4 L/100 km Combined

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