2005 Lexus IS 300: detailed specifications, performance and economy data

2005 Lexus IS 300 specifications

2005 Lexus IS 300 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2670 mm	105.1 inches
Track/tread (front)	1495 mm	58.9 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1485 mm	58.5 inches
Length	4486 mm	176.6 inches
Width	1725 mm	67.9 inches
Height	1410 mm	55.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.68
Kerb weight	1476 kg	3254 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	66.3 litres	14.6 [17.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient	0.29
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Toyota
Engine code	2JZS-GE
Cylinders	Straight 6
Capacity	3 litre 2997 cc (182.888 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	86 × 86 mm 3.39 × 3.39 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 24 valves in total
maximum power output (SAE net)	218 PS (215 bhp) (160 kW) at 5800 rpm
maximum torque (SAE net)	295 Nm (218 ft·lb) (30.1 kgm) at 3800 rpm
Specific output (SAE net)	53.5 kW/litre 72.7 ps/litre 71.7 bhp/litre 1.18 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (SAE net)	98.43 Nm/litre 1.19 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	10.5:1
Fuel system	EFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1236.9 kPa (179.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	499.5 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph	6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	15.1 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	231 km/h (144 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 147.69 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.15 PS/kg 108.62 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.11 kW/kg 145.66 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.15 bhp/kg 0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 9.21 kg/kW 15.38 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption	18/24 US MPG EPA city/highway
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km	13.1/9.8 l/100km city/highway
km/litre	7.7/10.2 km/l city/highway
UK MPG	21.6/28.8 UK MPG city/highway
US MPG	18.0/24.0 US MPG city/highway
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock	3.000
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front	7.0 x 17
Wheel size rear	7.0 x 17
Tyres front	Bridgestone Potenza RE040 P215/45 ZR 17
Tyres rear	Bridgestone Potenza RE040 P215/45 ZR 17
Brakes F/R	VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter	296 mm
Rear brake diameter	307 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	5 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio	3.73
general
Carfolio.com ID	741785
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	27.5
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2005 Lexus IS 300 added 2022-05-31. Last modified 2022-05-31.