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2002 Lexus RX 300 - Specs

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Engine Specs
Powertrain Specs
Performance Specs
Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions
Towing Specs

All dimensions are in inches unless otherwise noted.

Exterior Dimensions (in.)
2002 Lexus RX 300

Wheelbase

103.0

Overall Length

180.3

Overall Width

71.5

Overall Height (Unloaded)

65.7

Tread Width

     Front

61.6

     Rear

61.0

Ground Clearance

7.7

Approach Angle

28°

Departure Angle

23°

Breakover Angle

18°


Interior Dimensions (in.)

Seating Capacity

5

Headroom

     Front
     w/moonroof

39.5
38.1

     Rear
     w/moonroof

39.2
38.7

Legroom

     Front

40.7

     Rear

36.4

Shoulder Room

     Front

57.7

     Rear

57

Hip Room

     Front

55.2

     Rear

55.2

Total interior volume (cu. ft.)

140.6

Cargo Volume (cu. ft.)

     seats slid forward÷std measurement
39.8
     rear seats slid back

30.7

     rear seats folded down

75.0


Engine

Designation

1MZ-FE

Type

Four Cam, 24 Valve V6 with VVT-i

Displacement

3.0 liter 2,995 cc (183 cu. in.)

Bore x Stroke (mm / in.)

87.5 x 83.0/ 3.44 x 3.27

Compression Ratio

10.5:1

Horsepower (SAE)

220 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque (SAE)

222 ft-lb. @ 4400 rpm

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

4.7 L/ 5 qts.

Oil Type

5W-30

Cooling System Capacity, (liters / qts.)

9.0L /9.5 qts.


Fuel System

City

18 (4 x 4)/19 (4 x 2 )

Highway

22 (4 x 4)/23 (4 x 2)

Fuel Requirement (min.)

87 Octane, Unleaded (92 Octane recommended)

Tank Capacity (liters / gal.)

19.8 gal.


Electrical

Alternator (ampere)

80

Battery (ampere hour)

65

Starter (kW)

1.4


Drivetrain

Layout

Front engine, full-time four wheel drive (4WD) or front engine, front wheel drive (2WD)

Transmission

4-speed automatic, electronically controlled transmission (ECT)

Type

U140F (4 x 4 )/U140E (4 x 2)

Gear Ratios:

     1st

3.938

     2nd

2.194

     3rd

1.411

     4th

1.019

     Reverse

3.141

Final Drive Ratio

3.291 (4 x 4) / 3.080 (4 x 2)


Steering

Type

Power, rack & pinion

Overall Steering Ratio

17.4 : 1

Turning Circle ö curb to curb (ft.)

41.3

Turning, Lock to Lock

2.6


Vehicle Weight

Curb Weight (lbs.)

3,924 (4 x 4 )/ 3,715 (4 x 2)

GVWR

4,950 (4 x 4 and 4 x 2)

Weight Distribution, F/R (%)

57.1/42.9 (4 x 4), 59.0/41.0 (4 x 2)


Towing

Towing capacity (requires receiver hitch accessory)

3,500 lbs.


Suspension

Front

Macpherson strut with cradle-type anti-vibration sub-frame

Rear

Macpherson strut with cradle-type anti-vibration sub-frame


Brakes

Type

Four wheel power assisted ventilated front brakes, solid rear disc brakes and Anti-lock Braking system (ABS) with Vehicle Skid Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC) and Brake Assist (BA)

Front disc diameter (in.)

11.7

Rear disc diameter (in.)
11.3
Anti-lock Braking System
4 channel, 4 sensor
Parking Brake
Drum

Wheels and Tires

Wheel Size (in.)

16 x 6.5 JJ

Type

Aluminum alloy

Upgrade wheel type

Chrome

Tire Size

225/70R16 Mud-and-Snow SR-rated

Tire Name

Goodyear & Bridgestone (4 x 4), Goodyear (4 x 2)

Spare Tire/Wheel

Full size tire with alloy wheel


Performance
2002 Lexus RX 300

0-60 mph acceleration, seconds

8.8 (4 x 4)/8.5 (4 x 2) - TMC figures

1/4 mile acceleration, seconds

16.6 (4 x 4)/16.4 (4 x 2) - TMC figures

Top track speed, mph

112 - electronically limited

Redline/maximum rpm

6500 rpm

Coefficient of Drag (Cd)

0.36