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| Engine |
2003 Lexus IS
300 |
| Designation |
2JZ-GE |
| Type |
DOHC, 24-valve in-line
6 cylinder with continuously Variable Valve Timing with Intelligence |
| Displacement |
3.0 liter (2,997cc)
/ 183 cu. in. |
| Bore x Stroke (mm / in.) |
86.0 x 86.0 / 3.39 x 3.39 |
| Compression Ratio |
10.5:1 |
| Horsepower (SAE) |
215 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
| Torque (SAE) |
218 lb.-ft. @ 3,800 rpm |
| Oil Capacity (liters / quarts, without oil filter) |
5.1 liters / 5.4 qts. |
| Oil Type |
API SH or SJ or ILSAC |
| Cooling System Capacity (liters / qts.) |
7.5 liters / 7.9 qtrs. |
| Drivetrain |
Automatic Transmission |
Manual Transmission |
| Layout |
Front engine/rear-wheel
drive |
Front engine/rear-wheel
drive |
| Transmission |
5-speed electronically
controlled automatic transmission with intelligence (ECTi) and E-Shift |
5-speed manual transmission |
| Transmission Type |
A650E |
W55 |
| Gear ratios ( :1) |
| 1st |
3.357 |
3.566 |
| 2nd |
2.180 |
2.056 |
| 3rd |
1.424 |
1.384 |
| 4th |
1.000 |
1.000 |
| 5th |
0.753 |
0.850 |
| Reverse |
3.431 |
4.091 |
| Differential Ratio |
3.909 |
3.727 |
| Suspension
& Steering |
2003 Lexus IS
300 |
| Suspension Type |
Four wheel independent double wishbone
suspension
(M/T sedan has firmer suspension tuning) |
| Suspension |
Front |
double wishbone with A-shaped upper arm |
| Rear |
double wishbone with
L-shaped upper arm |
| Steering Type |
engine speed-sensing
power-assisted rack and pinion |
| Overall Steering Ratio |
14.5:1 |
| Turning Circle (ft.) |
33.4 |
| Turns, Lock to Lock |
3.0 |
| Brakes |
2003 Lexus IS
300 |
| Type |
Four-wheel power assisted,
front ventilated/solid rear disc brakes with anti-lock brake system
(ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD), and Brake Assist
(BA) |
| Disc Diameter (inches) |
Front |
11.65 |
| Rear |
12.09 |
| Anti-lock Braking System |
4 sensor, 4 channel |
| Parking Brake |
Drum (7.5 inch) |
| Wheels and Tires |
Sedan |
SportCross |
| Wheels |
Wheel size |
17 x 7 JJ |
17 x 7 JJ front /
17 x 7.5 JJ rear |
| Type and Material |
Five-Spoke Aluminum
alloy |
Five-Spoke Aluminum
alloy |
| Optional Wheel Type |
17" Graphite Polished Alloy (five-spoke)
|
17" Graphite Polished
Alloy (five-spoke) |
| Tires |
Tire Size (summer) |
215/45ZR17 front and rear |
215/45ZR17 front / 225/45ZR17 rear |
| Tire Size (all-season) |
215/45ZR17 front and rear |
215/45ZR17 front / 225/45ZR17 rear |
| Optional Tire Size |
205/55R16 (all-season) |
205/55R16 (all-season) |
Spare
|
Full size on alloy
wheel |
Full size on alloy
wheel |
| Electrical |
2003 Lexus
IS 300 |
| Alternator (ampere) |
100 |
| Battery capacity (ampere hour) |
65 |
| Starter (kW) |
1.4 |
| Exterior
Dimensions (in.) |
Sedan |
SportCross |
| Wheelbase |
105.1 |
105.1 |
| Overall length |
176.6 |
177.0 |
| Overall width |
67.9 |
67.9 |
| Overall height (Unloaded) |
55.5 |
56.7 |
| Track width |
Front |
58.9 |
58.9 |
| Rear |
58.5 |
58.1 |
| Minimum ground clearance |
5.3 |
5.3 |
| Coefficient of Drag (Cd) |
0.29 |
0.31 |
| Interior
Dimensions (in.) |
Sedan
|
SportCross |
|
Front
|
Rear
|
Front |
Rear |
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Head room |
without moonroof |
39.1
|
37.7
|
39.1
|
37.7
|
| with moonroof |
37.8
|
37.3
|
37.8
|
37.3
|
| Legroom |
42.7
|
30.2
|
42.7
|
30.2
|
| Shoulder Room |
52.6
|
53.5
|
52.6
|
53.5
|
| Hip Room |
52.8
|
53.9
|
52.8
|
53.9
|
| EPA Passenger Volume (cu.
ft.) |
89.2
|
89.2
|
| EPA Trunk/Cargo Index (cu.
ft.) |
10.1
|
21.8
|
| Vehicle
Weight |
Sedan |
SportCross |
| Automatic |
Manual |
Automatic |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) |
3,285 |
3,255 |
3,410 |
| Shipping Weight (lbs.) |
3,188 |
3,158 |
3,313 |
| Weight Distribution, F / R (%) |
54 / 46 |
54 / 46 |
53 / 47 |
| EPA
Fuel Economy (MPG) |
Sedan |
SportCross |
| Automatic |
Manual |
Automatic |
| Mileage |
18 / 25 |
18 / 25 |
18 / 25 |
| Recommended Fuel |
91 Octane Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity (liters / gal.) |
66 liters
/ 17.5 gal. |
| Performance
(TMC figures) |
Sedan |
SportCross |
| Automatic |
Manual |
Automatic |
| 0-60 mph acceleration, seconds |
7.3 |
6.8 |
7.4 |
1/4 mile acceleration, seconds
|
15.5 |
15.1 |
15.6 |
| Top track speed, mph |
143.7 |
143.7 |
143.7 |
| Redline/maximum rpm |
6,400 |
6,400 |
6,400 |
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