2003 Lexus IS 300 specs & colors
4dr Car
$29,435
Starting MSRP
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Specifications
| EPA Classification | Mid-Size |
| Front Wheel Size | 17 x 7.0 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 17 x 7.0 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | 17 x 7.0 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 100 |
| Engine Type | Gas I6 |
| Displacement | 3.0L/183 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 215 @ 5800 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 218 @ 3800 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 25 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 315.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 18 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 437.50 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.57 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.06 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.38 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.85 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 4.09 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.73 |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Double Wishbone |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Double Wishbone |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System | Four Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.65 x -TBD- in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.09 x -TBD- in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 17.5 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 14.5 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.0 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 33.4 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | 37.4 ft |
| Front Tire Size | P215/45ZR17 |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/45ZR17 |
| Spare Tire Size | P215/45ZR17 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3255 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Passenger Volume | 89.2 ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 39.1 in |
| Front Leg Room | 42.7 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 52.6 in |
| Front Hip Room | 52.8 in |
| Second Head Room | 37.7 in |
| Second Leg Room | 30.2 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 53.5 in |
| Second Hip Room | 53.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in |
| Length, Overall | 176.6 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 67.9 in |
| Height, Overall | 55.5 in |
| Track Width, Front | 58.9 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 58.5 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 5.3 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Trunk Volume | 10.1 ft³ |
| 17" x 7.0" 5-spoke alloy wheels | Standard |
| Cigarette lighter & front/rear ash trays | Standard |
| Coat hooks | Standard |
| Front side curtain airbags (SRS) | Standard |
| Brushed aluminum sports pedals | Standard |
| 5-speed manual transmission | Standard |
| Dual front cup holders | Standard |
| Electronic Throttle Control System w/intelligence (ETCS-i) | Standard |
| Color-keyed front airdam w/low grille | Standard |
| Front/rear stabilizer bar | Standard |
| 17.5 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps w/automatic on/off feature | Standard |
| Assist grips-inc: (1) front, (2) rear | Standard |
| Automatic climate control system w/dust/pollen filter | Standard |
| Leather seat upholstery | Standard |
| City 18/hwy 25 (3.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Front seat-mounted side-impact airbags (SRS) | Standard |
| Daytime running lamps | Standard |
| 4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension | Standard |
| Pwr door locks-inc: anti lock-out, driver 2-turn unlock feature | Standard |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Front/rear side-impact door beams | Standard |
| Daytime running lamps | Standard |
| Front grille w/metallic finish | Standard |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | Standard |
| 3-point seat belts in all seating positions w/front force-limiting pretensioners, height adjustable shoulder belts | Standard |
| Color-keyed front/rear bumpers | Standard |
| 2-stage Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS) | Standard |
| 3.0L (183) DOHC EFI 24-valve I6 w/aluminum head-inc: continuously Variable Valve Timing w/intelligence (VVT-i) | Standard |
| Integrated halogen fog lamps | Standard |
| Carpeted floor mats | Standard |
| Front bucket seats | Standard |
| Rear seat pass through | Standard |
| Lighting-inc: door courtesy, glove box, trunk, dome, front map | Standard |
| Solar-Ray tinted windows w/windshield sunband | Standard |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| Cut pile carpeting | Standard |
| Energy-absorbing soft upper headliner & pillars | Standard |
| Front seatback pockets | Standard |
| Electronically controlled ignition w/(2) know sensors (D-TDI) | Standard |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | Standard |
| Speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| ETR AM/FM stereo-inc: in-dash 6-CD changer, auto-reverse cassette, 240-watts amplifier, (8) speakers | Standard |
| Covered center console storage box | Standard |
| Collapsible steering column | Standard |
| 4-wheel pwr ventilated front/solid rear disc brakes w/Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD), brake assist | Standard |
| Digital clock w/exterior temperature gauge | Standard |
| First aid kit | Standard |
| Leather-wrapped 3-spoke tilt steering wheel | Standard |
| Chronograph-style instrumentation-inc: 160-mph speedometer, coolant temperature, battery voltage, fuel consumption, battery level, tachometer | Standard |
| Front/rear crumple zones | Standard |
| Electrochromic auto-dimming rearview mirror w/compass | Standard |
| Chrome shift knob | Standard |
| LEV certified (3.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| Pwr windows-inc: driver one-touch up/down feature, pinch protection, retained accessory pwr | Standard |
| Stainless steel exhaust pipe w/chrome tip | Standard |
| Tool kit | Standard |
| Console-mounted dual rear cup holders | Standard |
| Energy-absorbing door & body construction | Standard |
| Stainless steel scuff plates | Standard |
| Warning lights-inc: battery, oil level, engine, oil pressure, low fuel, tire slippage | Standard |
| Driver/front passenger visor vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Color-keyed heated pwr mirrors w/driver-side auto-dimming feature | Standard |
| Vehicle theft deterrent system w/engine immobilizer | Standard |
| P215/45ZR17 summer performance tires | Standard |
| Roof-mounted radio antenna w/FM diversity system | Standard |
| Variable-intermittent windshield wipers w/mist control | Standard |
| Child seat tether anchors in all passenger positions | Standard |
| Automatic transmission oil cooler | Standard |
| Heavy duty rear window defogger w/timer | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger airbags (SRS) | Standard |
| Full-size spare tire w/alloy wheel | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
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