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2008 Lexus GX 470 Base 4WD 4dr

Trim Info:

4-Wheel Drive, 4-Door SUV, 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle
14 mpg city / 18 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

4-Door SUV

Drivetrain:

4-Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

103.9

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

4871

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas V8

Displacement:

4.7L/285

Fuel System:

SFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

263 @ 5400

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

323 @ 3400

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic w/OD

Suspension Type - Front:

Double Wishbone,

Suspension Type - Rear:

4-Link Rigid Axle

Front Tire Size:

265/65HR17

Rear Tire Size:

265/65HR17

Spare Tire Size:

265/65HR17

Front Wheel Size (in):

17 x 7.5

Rear Wheel Size (in):

17 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

12.3 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

23.0

Wheelbase (in):

109.8

Length, Overall (in):

188.2

Advanced Technical Data

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

6500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

650

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

3.52

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

2.04

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.40

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.72

Reverse Ratio (:1):

3.22

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

3.73

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High:

1.00

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low:

2.57

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

Adaptive Variable

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

Adaptive Variable

Spare Wheel Size (in):

17 x 7.5

Steering Type:

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

15.6

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):

3.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

37.4

Brake Type:

Pwr

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

13.3 x - TBD -

Front Head Room (in):

40.2

Front Leg Room (in):

41.8

Front Shoulder Room (in):

57.5

Front Hip Room (in):

55.1

Second Head Room (in):

40.0

Second Leg Room (in):

36.8

Second Shoulder Room (in):

57.4

Second Hip Room (in):

54.8

Third Head Room (in):

36.5

Third Leg Room (in):

24.9

Third Shoulder Room (in):

56.7

Third Hip Room (in):

56.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

74.0

Height, Overall (in):

74.6

Track Width, Front (in):

62.2

Track Width, Rear (in):

62.2

Min Ground Clearance (in):

8.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³):

77.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³):

49.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³):

13.2

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