2003 Lexus IS 300
Body style(s): 4-door sedan, 4-door wagon (hatchback sedan)

Trim Levels: 5-speed, auto [sedan]; SportCross [wagon]
MSRP range: $29,435-$30,805

Notes: Lexus's 3-Series fighter continued unchanged in 2003, after expanding its offerings for 2002. With the new Infiniti G35, further new models were anticipated for coming seasons, especially a coupe model. The price for the SportCross dropped to the level of the IS 300 sedan, as equipped with the automatic transmission.

Series: 2001-current

DESIGN

Layout:
Seats:

Engine(s):		 longitudinal front-engine, rear-wheel drive, steel unibody
5

3.0L 24-valve dohc SFI I6
Bore x stroke: 86.0x86.0mm
Compression ratio: 10.5 to 1 (91-octane unleaded)
Horsepower (SAE net): 215bhp@5800rpm
Torque (SAE net): 218lb-ft@3800rpm
Transmission: 5-speed manual (f.d. ratio 3.73)
Transmission (opt.): 5-speed manumatic (f.d. ratio 3.90:1)
Differential: limited-slip (opt w/ 5-speed)
EPA fuel economy (city/hwy, 1985 test): 18/25mpg

DIMENSIONS


EPA Class:
Wheelbase:
Length:
Width:
Height:
Track, F:
Track, R:
Clearance:		 sedan
SUBCOMPACT
105.1"
176.6"
67.9"
55.5"
58.9"
58.5"
4.9"		 SportCross
COMPACT
105.1"
177.0"
67.9"
56.7"
58.9"
58.5"
5.3"
Curb weight: 3255lbs. 3410lbs.
Interior volume:
Cargo volume:
Fuel tank:		 49/35 cu ft. (f/r)
10.1 cu ft.
17.5 gal. 		51/35 cu ft. (f/r)
21.8 cu ft.
17.5 gal.

TECHNICAL

Tires:
Suspension
(f/r):
Brakes (f/r):
Steering:
Active sys.:
Airbags:		 215/45-17; 215/45-17f, 225/45-17r (SportCross)
independent: short/long A-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, ARB
independent: upper A-arms, lower lateral links, coil springs, tube shocks, ARB
disc/disc, ABS & brake assist (11.7" vented/12.1" solid)
rack-and-pinion, variable power-assisted, 3.2 turns-to-lock
traction control (std.), stability control (opt., na w/ 5-speed)
dual front, dual front side

PERFORMANCE

Acceleration (zero to 60 mph):
Braking (60 to zero mph):
Roadholding (skidpad):
Slalom speed (100' intervals):
Turning circle:		 7.5sec. (sedan)
113ft. (sedan)
0.83g (sedan)
62.0mph (sedan)
37.4ft. (sedan)


SEE ALSO: none
COMPETITORS: Acura TL, Audi A4, BMW 3-Series, Cadillac CTS, Infiniti G35, Jaguar X-Type, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Saab 9-3, Volvo S40

2003 Lexus IS 300 sedan
Lexus IS 300 sedan.

2003 Lexus IS 300 SportCross
Lexus IS 300 SportCross wagon.


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