2003 Lexus LS 430 - Specs

Engine	2003 Lexus LS 430
Designation	3UZ-FE
Type	Four Cam, 32 valve V8 with VVT-i
Displacement	4.3 liters 4,293 cc (261.9 cu. in.)
Bore x Stroke (mm / in.)	91 x 82.5 / 3.6 x 3.3
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Horsepower (SAE)	290 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque (SAE)	320 lb.-ft. @ 3,400 rpm
Oil Capacity (liters / quarts, without oil filter)	6.0 L / 6.3 qts.
Oil Type	SH 5W-30
Cooling System Capacity (liters / qts.)	11.0 L / 11.6 qt.
Emission Rating	ULEV

Drivetrain	2003 Lexus LS 430
Layout	Front engine, rear wheel drive (FR)
Transmission	5-speed automatic electronically controlled transmission with intelligence (ECT-i); Power, Normal and Snow modes
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	3.266

Suspension & Steering		2003 Lexus LS 430
Suspension Type		Four wheel independent double wishbone suspension
Suspension	Front	Coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers and rebound springs, anti-lift and anti-dive geometry, high-mount upper arm and low compliance steer characteristics, stabilizer bar
	Rear	Coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers, anti-lift and anti-squat geometry, reverse angle upper arm and eccentric cams for re-alignment, stabilizer bar
Optional Suspension		(Semi-active) Electronic Air Suspension (Ultra Luxury Package only)
		Euro-tuned Suspension (Sport Package only)
Steering Type		Vehicle-speed sensing progressive power rack and pinion
Overall Steering Ratio		15.7:1
Turning Circle (ft.)		37.4
Turns, Lock to Lock		3.52

Brakes		2003 Lexus LS 430
Type		Four wheel ventilated, power assisted disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution and Brake Assist (BA)
Disc Diameter (inches)	Front	12.4
	Rear	12.2
Anti-lock Braking System		4 channel, 4 sensor (integrated with VSC)
Parking Brake		Drum

Wheels and Tires		2003 Lexus LS 430
Wheels	Wheel size	17x7.5 JJ
	Type and Material	Aluminum alloy
	Optional Wheel Type	Chrome
Tires	Tire size (summer tire)	225/55R17 H-rated Bridgestone or Dunlop
		225/55R17 W-rated Dunlop with optional Sport Package
	Tire size (All-season)	225/55R17 H-rated Bridgestone or Dunlop (not available with optional sport package)
Spare		Corresponding full-size tire and wheel

Electrical	2003 Lexus LS 430
Alternator (ampere)	100
Battery capacity (ampere hour)	12 / 55
Starter (kW)	2

Exterior Dimensions (in.)		2003 Lexus LS 430
Wheelbase		115.2
Overall length		196.7
Overall width		72.0
Overall height (Unloaded)	Standard	58.7
	Air suspension	57.9
Track width	Front	61.8
	Rear	61.8
	Front - Air suspension	62.0
	Front - Air suspension	62.0
Minimum ground clearance	Standard	5.7
	Air suspension	5.9
Coefficient of Drag (Cd)	Standard	0.26
	Air suspension	0.25

Interior Dimensions (in.)		Front	Rear
Seating Capacity		5
Head room	without moonroof	39.6	38.0
	with moonroof	38.1	37.9
Legroom		44.0	37.6
Shoulder Room		58.3	58.2
Hip Room		56.7	57.3
EPA Passenger Volume (cu. ft.)		107.2
EPA Trunk/Cargo Index (cu. ft.)		20.2
with rear air conditioner		17.5

Vehicle Weight	2003 Lexus LS 430
Curb Weight (lbs.)	3,945
GVWR (lbs.)	5,100
Weight Distribution, F / R (%)	53 / 47

EPA Fuel Economy (MPG)	2003 Lexus LS 430
Mileage	18 / 25
Fuel Requirement (min.)	91 Octane (R+M) / 2, Premium Unleaded
Tank Capacity (liters / gal.)	84.0 L / 22.2 gal.

Performance (TMC figures)	2003 Lexus LS 430
0-60 mph acceleration, seconds	6.3 -TMC figure
1/4 mile acceleration, seconds	14.7 -TMC figure
Top track speed, mph	131 (electronically limited)
Redline/maximum rpm	6,350