2003 Lexus RX 300 - Specs

Engine	2003 Lexus RX 300
Designation	1MZ-FE
Type	Four Cam, 24 Valve V6 with VVT-i
Displacement	3.0 liter 2,995 cc (183 cu. in.)
Bore x Stroke (mm / in.)	87.5 x 83.0 / 3.44 x 3.27
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Horsepower (SAE)	220 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque (SAE)	222 ft-lb. @ 4400 rpm
Oil Capacity (liters / quarts, without oil filter)	4.7 L / 5 qts.
Oil Type	5W-30
Cooling System Capacity (liters / qts.)	9.0L / 9.5 qts.

Drivetrain	2003 Lexus RX 300
Layout	Front engine, full-time four wheel drive (4WD) or front engine, front wheel drive (2WD)
Transmission	4-speed automatic, electronically controlled transmission (ECT)
Transmission Type	U140F (4 x 4) / U140E (4 x 2)
Gear ratios ( :1)
1st	3.938
2nd	2.194
3rd	1.411
4th	1.019
Reverse	3.141
Differential Ratio	3.291 (4 x 4) / 3.080 (4 x 2)

Suspension & Steering		2003 Lexus RX 300
Suspension	Front	Macpherson strut with cradle-type anti-vibration sub-frame
	Rear	Macpherson strut with cradle-type anti-vibration sub-frame
Steering Type		Power, rack & pinion
Overall Steering Ratio		17.4: 1
Turning Circle (ft.)		41.3
Turns, Lock to Lock		2.6

Brakes		2003 Lexus RX 300
Type		Four-wheel power assisted ventilated front brakes, solid rear disc brakes and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Brake Assist (BA)
Disc Diameter (inches)	Front	11.3
	Rear	11.7
Anti-lock Braking System		4 channel, 4 sensor
Parking Brake		Drum

Wheels and Tires		2003 Lexus RX 300
Wheels	Wheel size	16 x 6.5 JJ
	Type	Aluminum alloy
	Upgrade wheel type	Chrome
Tires	Tire size	225/70R16 Mud-and-Snow SR-rated
	Tire name	Goodyear & Bridgestone (4 x 4), Goodyear (4 x 2)
Spare		Full size tire with alloy wheel

Electrical	2003 Lexus RX 300
Alternator (ampere)	80
Battery capacity (ampere hour)	65
Starter (kW)	1.4

Exterior Dimensions (in.)		2003 Lexus RX 300
Wheelbase		103.0
Overall length		180.3
Overall width		71.5
Overall height (Unloaded)		65.7
Track width	Front	61.6
	Rear	61.0
Minimum ground clearance		7.7
Approach Angle		28
Departure Angle		23
Breakover Angle		18
Coefficient of Drag (Cd)		0.36

Interior Dimensions (in.)		Front	Rear
Seating Capacity		5
Head room	Standard	39.5	39.2
	w/ moonroof	38.1	38.6
Legroom		40.7	36.4
Shoulder Room		57.8	57
Hip Room		55.2	55.2
Interior cargo volume (cu. ft.)		Total interior volume	140.6 (cu. ft.)
		Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) (rear seats slid forward - standard measurement)	39.8
		rear seats slid back	30.4
		rear seats folded down	75.0

Towing	2003 Lexus RX 300
Towing capacity: (requires receiver hitch accessory)	3,500 lbs.
Without towing package: (on 4x2 models)	2,000 lbs.

Vehicle Weight	2003 Lexus RX 300
Curb Weight (lbs.)	3,924 (4x4) / 3,715 (4x2)
GVWR (lbs.)	4,950 (4x4 and 4x2)
Weight Distribution, F / R (%)	57.1 / 42.9 (4x4); 59.0 / 41.0 (4x2)

EPA Fuel Economy (MPG)	2003 Lexus RX 300
Mileage (city / highway)	19 / 23 (4x2)
	18 / 22 (4x4)
Fuel Requirement (min.)	87 Octane, Unleaded (92 Octane recommended)
Tank Capacity (liters / gal.)	19.8 gal.

Performance (TMC figures)	2003 Lexus RX 300
0-60 mph acceleration, seconds	8.8 (4 x 4) / 8.5 (4 x 2) - TMC figures
1/4 mile acceleration, seconds	16.6 (4 x 4) / 16.4 (4 x 2) - TMC figures
Top track speed, mph	112 – electronically limited
Redline/maximum rpm	6500 rpm