2003 Lexus GS 300 Sport Design

23,353 Original Miles

Automatic Transmission

3.0L Inline 6

220 hp @ 5800 RPM*

220 lb/ft torque @ 3800 RPM*

Capable 0-60 MPH: 7.6 seconds

Top Speed: 144 MPH

MSRP in 2003: $38,725

*Seller Asking:

$19,500

Sport Design cars received unique sport-tuned suspension from the GS430 and bespoke color options, such as Burnt Saddle interior (shown here)
Sport Design models also receive bespoke perforated seat leather, smoked walnut trim, wood steering wheel, and a brushed aluminum center console. Wheels are Gunmetal aluminum, and the tires are wider than the base car (225/55VR-16 Michelins)
Sport Design cars could only be ordered in an exclusive Graphite Gray Pearl paint, as well as Crystal White or Black Onyx (shown here)
Other Sport Design touches include dark HID headlights with titanium surrounds, black pearl emblems, and a rear lip spoiler
The GS 300’s twin-cam 2JZ-GE straight-six engine is shared with the smaller IS 300. This engine features variable valve timing, aluminum heads, and hypereutectic pistons
This is also the same engine found in the N/A Supra MK4. It is NOT the same motor found in the twin turbo Supra with the turbos removed (common misconception). The 2JZ-GE (naturally aspirated) and 2JZ-GTE (twin turbo) had many differences internally. The GTE is much stronger, with different pistons etc. The GE is focused more on efficiency. It’s still a fantastic engine, but it can’t compare to the over-engineered 2JZ-GTE!

Key Model Year Changes:

The Sport Design Edition was only offered from 2001-2004
First year of the dark headlights and rear lip spoiler
The following years (2004 and 2005) received very few changes over 2003 models
2001 cars received the most changes, including updated lower control arms and brake master cylinders (previously known to fail prematurely)

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