
The S140 GS was never a lightweight proposition – at around 1,650kg on the scales, the 2JZ-GE’s inline-six sits far enough forward to create a nose bias that becomes acutely apparent on loose surfaces. Running one in competition means confronting that geometry on every gravel stage, every snow-covered hairpin. The Pro Rally coilover set from XYZ Racing is built to address precisely that challenge, with suspension calibrated for the demands of competitive rally rather than the road circuit.
The S140 platform’s double-wishbone front and multi-link rear were already a serious engineering effort for a luxury saloon of 1993; with Pro Rally specification fitted, that architecture becomes a genuine competition tool. These coilovers come in two configurations: the amateur-type installs directly onto the factory chassis, while the professional-type is designed for use after targeted body reinforcement – the approach taken by crews who are serious about stage times rather than Sunday forest drives.
What this coilover does for your 1993-1997 Lexus GS 300/400 (S140)
On gravel and snow stages, the S140’s mass demands a suspension that can absorb sudden surface changes without upsetting the car’s balance through a sequence. The Pro Rally specification gives the GS 300/400 the travel and damping authority to manage that weight across unpredictable terrain. The front’s tendency to wash wide under braking – a natural consequence of the 2JZ’s forward weight distribution – is countered by damper behaviour tuned for aggressive trail-braking into loose-surface corners. At the rear, the multi-link geometry is preserved, but the coilovers impose the kind of bump control that keeps the car planted rather than stepping out mid-corner on a rough stage road.
About the Pro Rally coilover
XYZ Racing’s Pro Rally suspension programme distinguishes between two levels of installation specification. The first – the amateur configuration – fits directly onto the S140 chassis without structural alteration, making it accessible for owners building a first competition car or running in club-level rally events. The second, professional configuration is designed to be fitted once the car body has been appropriately modified: seam-welded, caged, and reinforced at the suspension mounting points to unlock the full capability of the system. Both are engineered for the realities of gravel and snow stages – the loose-surface disciplines that place the greatest demands on travel, articulation, and damper durability across repeated rough-road impacts. The focus throughout is top-flight rally competition rather than tarmac track work, and the setup priorities reflect that distinction entirely.
Fitment for the Lexus GS 300/400 (S140) (1993-1997)
This Pro Rally coilover set fits the Lexus GS 300/400 on the S140 chassis, covering the full production span of 1993 to 1997. Both the GS 300 and GS 400 variants on the S140 platform are covered by this fitment. Confirm your chassis code is S140 before ordering – the subsequent GS generation shares the nameplate but uses different suspension geometry and is not covered by this set.
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The S140 GS is a capable foundation for competition – configure yours below.
1. Be installed directly with the original chassis. (Amateur type)
2. Be installed after modifying the car body. (Professional type)
Top mounts included with your kit
Every XYZ Racing coilover kit ships with the upper mounts listed below for your exact chassis — no extra parts to source.
AluminiumAAluminium upper mount — a stiff, lightweight housing that locates the damper precisely and resists flex under load.
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