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What are all of the differences between the 2000 and 2001 GS 300? If you know please list all changes minor, major, cosmetic, and mechanical.
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2001 info
The 2001 GS 300 will have significant feature enhancements over the previous model years.

Imagine the unbridled power of a world-class sport sedan, combined with the smooth and dependable performance of a Lexus. Built for speed with a screaming 220-horsepower engine and aerodynamic styling, the amenities of the GS 300's spacious interior help to keep everything quiet on the inside. New for 2001 is the five-speed automatic transmission with E-shift.

New exterior colors: Black Cherry Pearl, Mystic Sea Opalescent, Midnight Pine Pearl and Blue Onyx Pearl replace Antique Bronze Mica, Imperial Jade Mica and Spectra Blue Mica.

With its combination of irresistible force and attention-grabbing styling, the 2001 GS 300 owns the road.

Selected Standard Features

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Vehicle Skid Control (VSC)1
Brake Assist2
Driver's and front passenger's airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)3
Front seat-mounted side-impact airbags (SRS)3
Front and rear side-curtain airbags (SRS)3
Three-point seatbelts, front and rear, fronts with height-adjustable anchors, pre-tensioners and force limiters
Strong cabin structure with front and rear crumple zones
Side-impact door beams
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Vehicle theft-deterrent and engine immobilizer system, with in-key transponder
Variable intermittent windshield wipers with mist cycle
Halogen headlamps with integrated foglamps
Automatic on/off headlamps
Daytime running lights
Rear-window defogger with auto-off timer
First aid kit
Child Restraint Seat (CRS) tether anchor brackets for all rear seating positions
Water-repellent door glass
Impact-detecting door-lock release system
LUXURY & CONVENIENCE

Walnut interior trim
Leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift ****
Lexus AM/FM/cassette seven-speaker 96-watt (@ 0.1% THD) Premium Sound System with Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)
Power windows with one-touch auto open/close feature with pinch protection
Cruise control
Automatic dual-zone climate control with interior air filter, smog sensor and automatic recirculation mode
Outside temperature gauge
Electrochromic (auto-dimming) inside mirror with compass and outside mirrors (on vehicles equipped with the Lexus DVD Navigation System,4 compass display is on navigation screen)
Multifunction remote entry system
Three-way programmable transmitter to activate garage door, driveway gate
Power tilt-and-telescopic steering column with automatic tilt-away
Multi-adjustable power front seats and headrests
Power door locks with driver's two-turn unlock feature
Remote trunk-lid and fuel-filler door releases
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
Sliding left and right sun visors
Floor mats
Dual front and rear cupholders
Illuminated entry system
Retained accessory power
Dual-compartment center console with accessory power outlet and Lexus Dual-Mode Mobile Phone storage capability
Headrests for all seats, including rear-center
AVAILABLE OPTIONS

Premium Package

Leather interior trim
Lexus Memory System for power driver's seat (except lumbar), outside mirrors and steering wheel
Power tilt-and-slide moonroof with one touch open/close, pinch protection and sliding sunshade
In-dash, six-disc CD auto-changer
Mark Levinson® Audio System Package

Mark Levinson® 10-speaker 240-watt5 Premium Sound System
In-dash, six-disc CD auto-changer
Power tilt-and-slide moonroof with one-touch open/close, pinch protection and sliding sunshade
Heated front seats
Leather interior trim
High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps with dynamic auto leveling
Lexus Memory System for power driver's seat (except lumbar), outside mirrors and steering wheel
Navigation System Package

Lexus DVD Navigation System4
In-dash, six-disc CD auto-changer
Power tilt-and-slide moonroof with one-touch open/close, pinch protection and sliding sunshade
High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps with dynamic auto leveling
Leather interior trim
Lexus Memory System for power driver's seat (except lumbar), outside mirrors and steering wheel
Heated front seats
Navigation System/Mark Levinson® Audio System Package

Lexus DVD Navigation System4
In-dash, six-disc CD auto-changer
High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps with dynamic auto leveling
Leather interior trim
Power tilt-and-slide moonroof with one-touch open/close, pinch protection and sliding sunshade
Lexus Memory System for power driver's seat (except lumbar), outside mirrors and steering wheel
Heated front seats
Individual Options

Power tilt-and-slide moonroof with one-touch open/close, pinch protection and sliding sunshade
In-dash, six-disc CD auto-changer
Heated front seats (requires leather trim or Premium Package)
Lexus Dual-Mode Mobile Phone with Command Module and audio muting
High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlamps with dynamic auto leveling
Lexus Chrome Wheels
All-season tires (no-cost option)
Wheel locks
Gold trim kit
Car cover
Cargo net
Trunk mat
Front-end mask
DIMENSIONS

Overall length 189.2 in
Width 70.9 in
Height 55.9 in
Wheelbase 110.2 in
Curb weight 3,650 lb
Fuel-tank capacity 19.8 gallons
ENGINE

In-line 6, iron block, aluminum head, certified Low-Emission Vehicle (LEV)
Horsepower at rpm 220 hp @ 5,800
Torque at rpm 220 lb-ft @ 3,800
TRANSMISSION

Five-speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i). E-shift, with controls on steering wheel. Overdrive fifth gear, auto-select shift program, engine/transmission networking, flex-lockup torque converter
PERFORMANCE

0-60 mph acceleration 7.8 seconds6
1/4-mile acceleration 15.8 seconds6
Top track speed 144 mph6
Fuel consumption 18/24 mpg city/highway7
Aerodynamic drag coefficient 0.29
CHANGES MADE TO THE 2001 GS 300

Standard Features:

E-shift with controls on steering wheel
Revised headlamps, grille and rear combination lamps for sportier look
New wheel design
Front and rear side-curtain airbags (SRS)3
Compass
Water-repellent door glass
Lower rigid bar Child Restraint Seat (CRS) anchor
Larger exposed dual exhaust
Glass markings changed to "Lexus"
Fuel cap tether
Two front-assist grips
Impact-detecting door-lock release system
Optional Features:

Mark Levinson® Premium Sound System
High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps

2000 info
The 2000 GS 300's new modifications continue to have an emphasis on safety. Brake Assist1 has been added as a standard feature. A Child Restraint Seat (CRS) tether anchor bracket has been added as well. The GS 300 now also meets Low-Emission Vehicle (LEV) certification. Other refinements include an engine cover similar to the GS 400.

New exterior colors: Crystal White and Millennium Silver Metallic replace Diamond White Pearl and Alpine Silver Metallic.

With its combination of irresistible force and attention-grabbing styling, the 2000 GS 300 owns the road.

Selected Standard Features

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Vehicle Skid Control (VSC)2
Brake Assist1
Driver's and front passenger's airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)3
Front seat-mounted side-impact airbags (SRS)3
Three-point seatbelts, front and rear, fronts with height-adjustable anchors, pre-tensioners and force limiters
Strong cabin structure with front and rear crumple zones
Collapsible steering column
Defoggers for outside rearview mirror
Side-impact door beams
Four-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Electrochromic inside and outside rearview mirrors
Vehicle theft-deterrent and engine immobilizer system, with in-key transponder
Variable intermittent windshield wipers with mist cycle
Halogen headlamps with integrated foglamps
Automatic on/off headlamps
Daytime running lights
Rear-window defogger with auto-off timer
First aid kit
Tool kit
Child Restraint Seat (CRS) tether anchor bracket
LUXURY & CONVENIENCE

Walnut interior trim
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift ****
Lexus AM/FM/cassette seven-speaker 215-watt (max power) Premium Sound System with Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)
Power windows with one-touch auto open/close feature with pinch protection
Cruise control
Automatic dual-zone climate control with interior air filter, smog sensor and automatic recirculation mode
Outside temperature gauge
Multifunction remote entry system
Three-way programmable transmitter to activate garage door, driveway gate
Power tilt-and-telescopic steering column with automatic tilt-away
Multi-adjustable power front seats and headrests
Power door locks with driver's two-turn unlock feature
Remote trunk-lid and fuel-filler door releases
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
Sliding left and right sun visors
Floor mats
Dual front and rear cupholders
Illuminated entry system
Retained accessory power
Dual-compartment center console with accessory power outlet and Lexus Cellular Phone storage capability
Height-adjustable headrests for all seats, including rear-center
AVAILABLE OPTIONS

Platinum Series

Bird's-eye maple interior trim and shift ****
Perforated leather trim on center section of seats
16-inch, seven-spoke performance alloy wheels
Black Pearl badging
Platinum Series embroidered floor mats
Power tilt-and-slide moonroof
In-dash, six-disc CD auto-changer
Large chromed exhaust tips
Premium Package

In-dash, six-disc CD auto-changer
Leather interior trim
Lexus Memory System for power driver's seat (except lumbar), outside mirrors and steering wheel
Power tilt-and-slide moonroof with one-touch open/close, pinch protection and sliding sunshade
Electrochromic (auto-dimming) outside mirrors
Nakamichi Audio System Package

Nakamichi 280-watt (max power) Premium Sound System (not available with Lexus Navigation System,4 requires leather trim)
In-dash, six-disc CD auto-changer
Lexus Memory System for power driver's seat (except lumbar), outside mirrors and steering wheel
Power tilt-and-slide moonroof with one-touch open/close, pinch protection and sliding sunshade
High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps with dynamic auto leveling
Heated front seats
Electrochromic (auto-dimming) outside mirrors
Navigation System Package

Lexus Navigation System4
In-dash, six-disc CD auto-changer
Power tilt-and-slide moonroof with one-touch open/close, pinch protection and sliding sunshade
High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps with dynamic auto leveling
Lexus Memory System for power driver's seat (except lumbar), outside mirrors and steering wheel
Heated front seats
Electrochromic (auto-dimming) outside mirrors
Individual Options

Nakamichi 280-watt (max power) Premium Sound System with in-dash, six-disc CD auto-changer (not available with Lexus Navigation System4, requires leather trim)
Power tilt-and-slide moonroof with one-touch open/close, pinch protection and sliding sunshade
Nakamichi Premium Sound System4 (not available with Nakamichi Premium System, requires CD auto-changer)
Leather-trimmed seats and interior with Lexus Memory System to control power driver's seat (except lumbar), outside mirrors and steering wheel
High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps with dynamic auto leveling
In-dash, six-disc CD auto-changer
Lexus Chrome Wheels
All-season tires
DIMENSIONS

Overall length 189.2 in
Width 70.9 in
Height 55.9 in
Wheelbase 110.2 in
Curb weight 3,638 lb
Fuel-tank capacity 19.8 gallons
ENGINE

In-line 6, iron block, aluminum head, certified Low-Emission Vehicle (LEV)
Displacement 3.0 liters (183 cubic inches)
Horsepower at rpm 220 hp @ 5,800
Torque at rpm 220 lb-ft @ 3,800
TRANSMISSION

Five-speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i). Overdrive fifth gear, auto-select shift program, engine/transmission networking, flex-lockup torque converter
PERFORMANCE

0 - 60 mph acceleration 7.8 seconds5
1/4-mile acceleration 15.8 seconds5
Top track speed 1445
Fuel consumption 19/24 mpg city/highway6
Aerodynamic drag coefficient 0.29
CHANGES MADE TO THE 2000 GS 300

Standard Features:

GS 300 adopts engine cover similar to GS 400
Brake Assist1
Child Restraint Seat (CRS) tether anchor bracket
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