| General information |
| Brand | Lexus |
| Model | ES |
| Generation | ES III (XV20) |
| Modification (Engine) | 300 (223 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1997 year |
| End of production | 2001 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
11.8 l/100 km
19.93 US mpg23.94 UK mpg8.47 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
8.4 l/100 km
28 US mpg33.63 UK mpg11.9 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 7.7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 7.7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 7.3 sec |
| Maximum speed |
225 km/h
139.81 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 6.7 kg/Hp, 149.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 5 kg/Nm, 201.3 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs |
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| Power | 223 Hp @ 5800 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 74.5 Hp/l |
| Torque |
301 Nm @ 4400 rpm.
222.01 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Transverse |
| Engine displacement |
2995 cm3
182.77 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore |
87.5 mm
3.44 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
83 mm
3.27 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1495 kg
3295.91 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
1765 kg
3891.16 lbs. |
| Max load |
270 kg
595.25 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
370 l
13.07 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
70 l
18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4830 mm
190.16 in. |
| Width |
1790 mm
70.47 in. |
| Height |
1370 mm
53.94 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2670 mm
105.12 in. |
| Front track |
1550 mm
61.02 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1520 mm
59.84 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission) | 4 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Wishbone |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 205/70 R15 |
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