Lexus GS 400 0–60 Times
The Lexus GS 400 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 5 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.
The fastest tested Lexus GS 400 is the 1998 Lexus GS 400 Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.30 seconds at 98.2 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Lexus GS 400 is the 1998 Lexus GS 400 Sedan, which took 6.2 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 14.80 seconds at 97.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Lexus GS 400 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.90 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.44 seconds at 98.20 mph.
Fastest 0–60
5.7sec
1998 Sedan
Average 0–60
5.90sec
Across 5 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
14.44sec
@ 98.2 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
6.2sec
1998 Sedan
Across 5 verified runs, the Lexus GS 400 ranges from 5.7 to 6.2 seconds 0–60, with a 5.90-second average.
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Lexus GS 400 0–60 times by model year
5 tests · 2 years
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1999
Lexus GS 400 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
5.90
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.40
sec
Recorded Tests
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#03
1999 Lexus GS 400 Sedan
5.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.40s
¼ mi @ 97.9 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 5.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 97.9 mph
- Engine
- 4.0L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 22 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 5
How we verify Lexus GS 400 performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Lexus GS 400 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Lexus GS 400 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Lexus GS 400 performance FAQs
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The quickest Lexus GS 400 on record is the 1998 Lexus GS 400 Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 5.7 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 14.30 seconds at 98.2 mph.
The slowest recorded Lexus GS 400 is the 1998 Lexus GS 400 Sedan, which takes 6.2 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 14.80 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 5 verified runs, a Lexus GS 400 reaches 60 mph in 5.90 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 14.44 seconds at roughly 98.2 mph.
We have verified test data for 2 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver and Motor Trend. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Lexus GS 400 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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