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2003 Lexus GS 300 - Specs

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Lexus GS 300 - Engine Specs
Lexus GS 300 - Drivetrain Specs
Lexus GS 300 - Suspension Specs
Lexus GS 300 - Exterior Dimensions
Lexus GS 300 - Interior Dimensions
Lexus GS 300 - Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 300 - Performance


Engine 2003 Lexus GS 300
Designation 2JZ-GE
Type Twin Cam, 24 valve In-line 6 with VVT-i
Displacement 3.0 liter 2,997cc (183 cu. in.)
Bore x Stroke (mm / in.) 86 x 86 / 3.39 x 3.39
Compression Ratio 10.5:1
Horsepower (SAE) 220hp @ 5,800 rpm
Torque (SAE) 220lb-ft @ 3,800 rpm
Oil Capacity (liters / quarts, without oil filter) 4.5 L / 4.7 qts.
Oil Type SG 5W-30
Cooling System Capacity (liters / qts.) 7.5 L / 7.9 qts.
Emission Rating LEV

Drivetrain 2003 Lexus GS 300
Layout Front engine, rear wheel drive (FR)
Transmission 5-speed electronically controlled automatic with intelligence (ECT-i), grade logic, and Power, Normal and Snow modes; E-Shift steering wheel mounted shifter (GS 300 only)
Transmission Type A650E
Gear ratios ( :1)
     1st 3.357
     2nd 2.180
     3rd 1.424
     4th 1.000
     5th 0.753
   Reverse 3.431
Differential Ratio 3.916

Suspension & Steering 2003 Lexus GS 300
Suspension Type Four-wheel independent double wishbone suspension
Suspension Front Coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers with rebound springs, high-mount upper arm, stabilizer bar
Rear Coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers, stabilizer bar, strut rod
Steering Type Vehicle-speed sensing progressive power rack and pinion
Overall Steering Ratio 17.2
Turning Circle (ft.) 37.1
Turns, Lock to Lock 3.38

Brakes 2003 Lexus GS 300
Type Four-wheel power assisted disc brakes, ventilated front, solid rear, with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Brake Assist (BA)
Disc Diameter (inches) Front 11.57
Rear 12.01
Anti-lock Braking System 4 sensor, 4 channel (integrated with VSC)
Parking Brake Drum

Wheels and Tires 2003 Lexus GS 300
Wheels Wheel size 16x7.5 JJ
Type and Material Aluminum alloy
Optional Wheel Type Chrome
Tires Tire size (summer tire) 225/55R16 V-rated Michelin Pilot HX MXM
All-Season optional tire 225/55R16 V-rated Goodyear Eagle GT+4
Spare
Full-size alloy wheel with appropriate tire

Electrical 2003 Lexus GS 300
Alternator (ampere) 80
Battery capacity (ampere hour) 55
Starter (kW) 1.4

Exterior Dimensions (in.) 2003 Lexus GS 300
Wheelbase 110.2
Overall length 189.2
Overall width 70.9
Overall height (Unloaded) 56.7
Track width Front 60.4
Rear 59.4
Minimum ground clearance 5.3
Coefficient of Drag (Cd) 0.29

Interior Dimensions (in.)
Front
Rear
Seating Capacity
5
Head room without moonroof
39.0
37.4
with moonroof
37.6
36.4
Legroom
44.5
34.3
Shoulder Room
57.7
56.6
Hip Room
55.0
56.1
EPA Passenger Volume (cu. ft.)
100.0
EPA Trunk/Cargo Index (cu. ft.)
14.8

Vehicle Weight 2003 Lexus GS 300
Curb Weight (lbs.) 3,649
Shipping Weight (lbs.) 3,538
GVWR (lbs.) 4645
Weight Distribution, F / R (%) 53.0 / 47.0

EPA Fuel Economy (MPG)
2003 Lexus GS 300
Mileage 18 / 25
Fuel Requirement (min.) 91 Octane (R+M) € 2, Premium Unleaded
Tank Capacity (liters / gal.) 75 L / 19.8 gal.

Performance (TMC figures) 2003 Lexus GS 300
0-60 mph acceleration, seconds 7.8 - TMC figure
1/4 mile acceleration, seconds
15.8 -TMC figure
Top track speed, mph 144
Redline/maximum rpm 6,500

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