Performance saloon, 1997–2005

Toyota Aristo V300 Vertex (JZS161) specifications

The Japanese-market Lexus GS 300 with the Supra's twin-turbo 2JZ-GTE under the bonnet. A very fast luxury sleeper, far less famous than the car whose engine it shares.

Toyota Aristo V300 Vertex
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276 hp
Power (206 kW at 5,600 rpm)
435 Nm
Torque (321 lb-ft)
3.0 L
Inline-6, 2JZ-GTE

Full specifications

Toyota Aristo V300 Vertex (JZS161), Japan (JDM) figures. Manufacturer claims.
Years1997–2005
ClassPerformance saloon
Engine3.0 L, 2JZ-GTE
LayoutInline-6
AspirationSequential twin-turbocharged, VVT-i
Power276 hp (206 kW, 280 PS)
Torque435 Nm (321 lb-ft)
Power at5,600 rpm
DriveRWD
Gearbox5-speed automatic
MarketJapan (JDM)
  • Japanese-market figures (280 PS).
  • Only the V300 Vertex had the turbo engine; most Aristos used a naturally aspirated six.
  • Weight and acceleration figures vary by source and trim, so they are left blank until we can cite them.

Spec card

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Toyota Aristo V300 Vertex spec card: 276 hp, 435 Nm, 3.0-litre 2JZ-GTE

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