2003 Lexus IS 300 specifications

2003 Lexus IS 300 data
Applicable to the European domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
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 4400 mm 173.2 inches
Width 1720 mm 67.7 inches
Height 1420 mm 55.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.65
Kerb weight 1500 kg 3307 lb
Weight distribution 53% front
fuel tank capacity 70 litres 15.4 [18.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Toyota
Engine code 2JZ-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
(DIN)
213 PS (210 bhp) (157 kW)
at 5800 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
288 Nm (212 ft·lb) (29.4 kgm)
at 3800 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
52.3 kW/litre
71 ps/litre
70.1 bhp/litre
1.15 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
96.1 Nm/litre
1.16 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.5:1
Fuel system EFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1207.6 kPa (175.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
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
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.2 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 15.6 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 230 km/h (143 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
141.95 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 PS/kg
104.4 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 kW/kg
140 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.58 kg/kW
16 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 15.5/8.0/10.8 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km15.5/8.0/10.8 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre6.5/12.5/9.3 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG18.2/35.3/26.2 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG15.2/29.4/21.8 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions 256.0 g/km NEDC
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK) M
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 7.0JJ x 17
Wheel size rear 7.0JJ x 17
Tyres front 215/45 R 17
Tyres rear 215/45 R 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 296 mm
Rear brake diameter 307 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.75
Final drive ratio 3.58
general
Carfolio.com ID742313
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 27.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2003 Lexus IS 300 added 2022-06-03.
Last modified 2022-06-03.

Lexus IS models

4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 1476 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 1490 kg
Lexus IS 300 SportCross -
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5A 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 1547 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 1476 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 1490 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5A 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 1547 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 6M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 155 PS 153 bhp 114 kW 231.0 CO2 1420 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 1476 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 1490 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5A 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 1547 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5A 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW 265.0 CO2 1540 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 1476 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 1490 kg
Lexus IS 300 SportCross -
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5A 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 1547 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 1483 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 155 PS 153 bhp 114 kW 231.0 CO2 1477 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 155 PS 153 bhp 114 kW 234.0 CO2 1485 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 155 PS 153 bhp 114 kW 1375 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 155 PS 153 bhp 114 kW 1375 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 155 PS 153 bhp 114 kW 1365 kg
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