Just Wanting A Little Info.......

[sakataj]

i know or i say i know........the main difference in the gs300 and the gs430 is the motor size.....? whats the main difference('s) in the gs400 and gs430? it kinda got me wondering the other day when someone was asking about switching from a sc400 (which i know has a v8 as my best friend has one, dunno if its the same v8 though) to a gs series!

thanks

brian

[dcfish]

i know or i say i know........the main difference in the gs300 and the gs430 is the motor size.....? whats the main difference('s) in the gs400 and gs430? it kinda got me wondering the other day when someone was asking about switching from a sc400 (which i know has a v8 as my best friend has one, dunno if its the same v8 though) to a gs series!

thanks

brian

2004 gs430-

2004 Lexus GS430 Performance & Efficiency Standard Features

- 4,293 cc 4.3 liters V 8 front engine with 91 mm bore, 82.5 mm stroke, 10.5 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder 3UZ-FE

- Premium unleaded fuel 91

- Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 23 and EPA city (mpg): 18

- Multi-point injection fuel system

- 19.8 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank

- Power: 224 kW , 300 HP SAE @ 5,600 rpm; 325 ft lb , 441 Nm @ 3,400 rpm

2004 Lexus GS430 Handling, Ride & Braking Standard Features

- Four-wheel ABS

- Brake assist system

- Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs

- Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management

- Immobilizer

- Fullsize alloy rim internal spare wheel

- Stability control

- Wishbone front and rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs

2004 Lexus GS430 Exterior & Aerodynamics Standard Features

- Body side molding

- Body color front and rear bumpers

- Chrome/bright trim around side windows, on side of body and on bumpers

- Coefficient of drag: 0.29

- Day time running lights

- Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors with automatic operation

- External dimensions: overall length (inches): 189.2, overall width (inches): 70.9, overall height (inches): 55.9, wheelbase (inches): 110.2, front track (inches): 60.4, rear track (inches): 59.4 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 37.1

- Front fog lights

- Complex surface lens Xenon bulb headlights

- Heat reflective glass

- Luxury trim wood & leather on gearknob, wood & leather on doors and wood/woodgrain on dashboard

- Pearl paint

- Fixed rear window with defogger

- Glass electric front sunroof

- Tinted glass on cabin

- Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,715

- Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe

2004 Lexus GS430 Interior Standard Features

- 12v power outlet: front and 1

- Air conditioning with climate control and rear outlet 2

- Diversity antenna

- Peripheral anti-theft protection

- Front and rear ashtray

- Audio anti-theft protection: integrated in dash

- Manufacturer's own RDS audio system with AM/FM, cassette, Disc Autochanger and six-disc remote changer

- Automatic drive indicator on dashboard

- Cargo area light

- Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 14.8

- Front seats cigar lighter

- Clock

- Coming home device

- Compass

- Full dashboard console , full floor console with covered storage box

- Delayed/fade courtesy lights

- Cruise control

- Front seats cup holders fixed , rear seats cup holders pop out

- Door ajar warning

- Door entry light

- Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat

- External temperature

- Floor covering: carpet in load area

- Floor mats

- Driver front airbag , passenger front airbag with occupant sensors

- Bucket heated electrically adjustable driver and passenger seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, five adjustments and tilt adjustment

- Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners

- Front seat center armrest

- Garage door opener

- Lockable glove compartment

- Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats , three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats

- Headlight control with time delay switch-off and dusk sensor

- Illuminated entry system

- Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 37.6, rear headroom (inches): 36.4, front hip room (inches): 55, rear hip room (inches): 56.1, front leg room (inches): 44.5, rear leg room (inches): 34.3, front shoulder room (inches): 57.7, rear shoulder room (inches): 56.6 and interior volume (cu ft): 100

- Low fuel level warning

- Low washer fluid level warning

- Memorized adjustment with two settings on door mirror position and steering wheel position with four driver's seat positions

- Remote power locks includes power windows

- Vehicle speed proportional power steering

- Front and rear power windows with two one-touch

- Front and rear reading lights

- 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side

- Rear seat center armrest

- Three fixed bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments

- Automatic operation rear view mirror

- Remote fuel filler door release

- Remote control remote trunk/hatch release

- Front roof airbag

- Front seat back storage

- Leather seat upholstery with additional leather

- Seating: five seats

- Front side airbag with occupant sensors

- Seven speaker(s)

- Leather covered electrically adjustable steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment

- Tachometer

- Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror

- Ventilation system with recirculation setting and micro filter

GS400-

Dimensions

Exterior

Length: 189.2 in. Width: 70.9 in.

Height: 55.9 in. Wheel Base: 110.2 in.

Ground Clearance: 5.3 in. Curb Weight: 3693 lbs.

Gross Weight: 4690 lbs.

Interior

Front Head Room: 39 in. Front Hip Room: 55 in.

Front Shoulder Room: 57.7 in. Rear Head Room: 37.4 in.

Rear Shoulder Room: 56.6 in. Rear Hip Room: 56.1 in.

Front Leg Room: 44.5 in. Rear Leg Room: 34.3 in.

Luggage Capacity: 14.8 cu. ft. Maximum Seating: 5

Performance Data

Performance

Acceleration (0-60 mph): 5.9 sec. Braking Distance (60-0 mph): 116 ft.

Road Holding Index: .84 g Base Number of Cylinders: 8

Base Engine Size: 4 liters Base Engine Type: V8

Horsepower: 300 hp Max Horsepower: 6000 rpm

Torque: 310 ft-lbs. Max Torque: 4000 rpm

Drive Type: RWD Turning Circle: 37.1 ft.

Fuel Data

Fuel

Fuel Tank Capacity: 19.8 gal.

EPA Mileage Estimates: (City/Highway)

Automatic: : 17 mpg / 24 mpg

Range in Miles: (City/Highway)

Automatic: 336.6 mi. / 475.2 mi.

[sakataj]

ty so much for the info

[dcfish]

ty so much for the info

No prob, Always happy to help out

[sakataj]

ok i think i finely found the basic difference i was looking for........the 430 is a 4.3L and the 400 is a 4.0L