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2003 Lexus IS 300 Base With 5-Spd Auto 4DR Sedan

Base w/5-Spd Auto 4dr Sedan

$30,805 MSRP
3.0l I-6
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
6.9 sec

0-60 mph

15.1 sec

@ 91 mph

Horsepower • Torque
215 hp

Power

218 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,285 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2003

Make:

Lexus

Model:

IS 300

Trim:

Base With 5-Spd Auto 4DR Sedan

Style:

Base w/5-Spd Auto 4dr Sedan

Base Price:

$30,805

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,285 lbs

Length:

176.6 in.

Width:

67.9 in.

Height:

55.5 in.

Wheelbase:

105.1 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.29

MPG:

18 city / 24 hwy

Fuel:

17.5 gal. / 368 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

215 hp @ 5,800 rpm

Torque:

218 ft-lbs @ 3,800 rpm

Engine:

3.0l I-6

Displacement:

3 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.50 to 1

Valves:

24

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,600 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

6.89 sec

0-60 mph:

7.23 sec

0-100 mph (1ft):

18.08 sec

0-100 mph:

18.42 sec

60-130 mph:

30.98 sec

100-150 mph:

111.55 sec

Top Speed:

150 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.71 sec @ 72.7 mph

¼ mile:

15.08 sec @ 90.9 mph

½ mile:

23.81 sec @ 112.9 mph

1 mile:

38.46 sec @ 130.4 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P215/45ZR17

Rear Tires:

P215/45ZR17

Tire Compound:

Performance

Transmission:

5-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.91

Gear Ratios

1: 3.36

2: 2.18

3: 1.42

4: 1

5: 0.75

R: 3.43

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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