2003 Lexus IS 300 - Specs

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