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2002 Lexus IS 300 - Specs

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Engine Specs
Powertrain Specs
Performance Specs
Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions

All dimensions are in inches unless otherwise noted.

Exterior Dimensions (in.)

Sedan

Sp/Cr

Wheelbase

105.1

105.1

Overall Length

176.6

177.0

Overall Width

67.9

67.9

Overall Height (Unloaded)

55.5

56.7

Tread Width

Front

58.9

58.9

Rear

58.5

58.1

Minimum Running Ground Clearance

5.3

5.3

Coefficient of Drag

0.29

0.31


Interior Dimensions (in.)

Sedan

Sp/Cr

Seating Capacity

5

5

Headroom

     Front
     w/moonroof

39.1
37.8

39.1
37.8

     Rear
     w/moonroof

37.7
37.3

37.7
37.3

Legroom

     Front

42.7

42.7

     Rear

30.2

30.2

Shoulder Room

     Front

52.6

52.6

     Rear

53.5

53.5

Hip Room

     Front

52.8

52.8

     Rear

53.9

53.9

EPA Passenger Volume (cu. ft.)

89.2

89.2

EPA Trunk/Cargo Index (cu. ft.)

10.1

21.8


Engine
2002 Lexus IS 300

Designation

2JZ-GE

Type

DOHC, 24-valve in-line 6 cylinder with continuously Variable Valve Timing with Intelligence

Displacement

3.0 liter (2,997cc)/ 183 cu. in.

Bore x Stroke (mm/in.)

86.0 x 86.0/ 3.39 x 3.39

Compression Ratio

10.5:1

Horsepower (SAE)

215 hp @ 5,800 rpm

Torque (SAE)

218 lb-ft @ 3,800 rpm

Oil Capacity (liters/qts., without oil filter)

5.1 liters/5.4 qtrs.

Oil Type

API SH or SJ or ILSAC

Cooling System Capacity (liters/qts.)

7.5 liters/7.9 qtrs.


Estimated EPA Mileage Ratings (mpg)

A/T

M/T

Sp/Cr

City

18

18

18

Highway

25

25

25

Recommended Fuel

91 Octane Unleaded

Tank Capacity (liters/gal.)

66 liters/17.5 gal.


Electrical

Alternator (ampere)

100

Battery capacity (ampere hour)

65

Starter (kW)

1.4


Drivetrain

A/T

M/T

Layout

Front engine/rear-wheel drive

Front engine/rear-wheel drive

Transmission

5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with intelligence (ECTi) and E-Shift

5-speed manual transmission

Transmission Type

A650E

W55

Gear Ratios:

1st

3.357

3.566

2nd

2.180

2.056

3rd

1.424

1.384

4th

1.000

1.000

5th

0.753

0.850

Reverse

3.431

4.091

Final Drive

3.909

3.727


Steering

Type

Engine speed-sensing power-assisted rack and pinion

Overall Steering Ratio

14.5:1

Turning Circle (ft.)

33.4

Turns, Lock to Lock

3.0


Vehicle Weight

A/T

M/T

Sp/Cr

Curb Weight (lbs.)

3,285

3,255

3,410

Shipping Weight (lbs.)

3,188

3,158

3,313

Weight Distribution, F/R (%)

54/46

54/46

53/47


Suspension

Type

Four wheel independent double wishbone suspension (M/T sedan has stiffer tuned suspension)

Front

double wishbone layout with A-shaped upper arm

Rear

double wishbone layout with L-shaped upper arm


Brakes

Type

Four wheel power assisted, front ventilated/solid rear disc brakes with anti-lock brake system (ABS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), and Brake Assist (BA)

Front disc diameter (in.)
11.65

Rear disc diameter (in.)

12.09

Anti-lock Braking System

4 sensor, 4 channel

Parking Brake (hand)

Drum (7.5 inch )


Wheels & Tires

Sedan

Sp/Cr

Wheel size (in.)

17 x 7 JJ

17 x 7 JJ front/17 x 7.5 JJ rear

Type

Aluminum alloy

Aluminum alloy

Tire Size

215/45 ZR17 summer tire

215/45 ZR17 front/225/45 ZR17 rear

Optional Wheel

17" Graphite Polished Alloy

17" Graphite Polished Alloy

Optional Tire Size

205/55 R16 all-season tire

205/55 R16 all-season tire

Spare Tire/Wheel

Full size on alloy wheel

Full size on alloy wheel


Performance (TMC figures)

A/T

M/T

Sp/Cr

0-60 mph acceleration, seconds

7.3

6.8

7.4

1/4 mile acceleration, seconds

15.3

15.1

15.6

Top track speed, mph

143.7

143.7

143.7

Redline/maximum rpm

6,400

6,400

6,400