What Changed
Like its sibling the Toyota Camry, the Lexus ES300 is all-new for 1997. The new vehicle is 2 inches longer in the wheelbase and 2.4 inches longer in overall length than the previous model. The new body design features a lower (.29 vs. .32) drag coefficient. The output of the 3.0-liter V-6 has been increased to 200 hp. Engine output increases coupled with a 78 pound weight reduction should help improve the performance of the ES300.
Comparison to Prior Model
| 1997 Lexus ES | 1996 Lexus ES | |
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| Length (in) | 187.8 | |
| Wheelbase (in) | 103.1 | |
| Width (in) | 70.0 | |
| Height (in) | 53.9 | |
| Track (in) | 61.0 | |
| Exterior Volume (cu. ft.) | 357.3 | |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) | 3373 | |
| Legroom Total (in.) | 76.6 | |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | 92.0 | |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) | 14.3 | |
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| Transmissions | A4 | |
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