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2003 Lexus RX 300 Base FWD

Base Front-wheel Drive

$35,125 MSRP
3.0l V-6
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
9.2 sec

0-60 mph

16.9 sec

@ 86 mph

Horsepower • Torque
220 hp

Power

222 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,715 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2003

Make:

Lexus

Model:

RX 300

Trim:

Base FWD

Style:

Base Front-wheel Drive

Base Price:

$35,125

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,715 lbs

Length:

180.1 in.

Width:

71.5 in.

Height:

65.7 in.

Wheelbase:

103.1 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.36

MPG:

19 city / 23 hwy

Fuel:

19.8 gal. / 416 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

220 hp @ 5,800 rpm

Torque:

222 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm

Engine:

3.0l V-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):

9.19 sec

0-60 mph:

9.6 sec

0-100 mph:

23.48 sec

Top Speed:

129 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

11.25 sec @ 68.6 mph

¼ mile:

16.91 sec @ 85.7 mph

½ mile:

26.22 sec @ 105.3 mph

1 mile:

41.8 sec @ 122.3 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P225/70SR16

Rear Tires:

P225/70SR16

Tire Compound:

M And S

Transmission:

4-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.08

Gear Ratios

1: 3.94

2: 2.19

3: 1.41

4: 1.03

R: 3.14

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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