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2002-2003 Lexus IS300 This car marked Lexus' entry into the entry-level luxury sports sedan market. Earlier, only an automatic was released, but a year later, a manual was available, competing head-to-head with BMW. Also known as Toyota Altezza in Japan. Price : $29,435 (manual), $30,805 (manumatic) Engine : 6-cylinder, DOHC, front engine RWD Displacement : 2,997 cc Valve : 16 valves, 4 valves per cylinder Transmission : 5-speed manual, 5-speed manumatic Fuel economy : city - 18 mpg highway - 25 mpg Suspension : F - Independent double wishbones R - Independent double wishbones Brakes : F - Vented discs R - Solid discs Horsepower : 215hp @ 5800 rpm Torque : 218 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm Redline : 6400 rpm Top speed : 140 mph (estimated) 0-60 mph : 6.8 sec (manual), 7.4 sec (manumatic) 0-¼ mile : 15.3 sec @ 90.2 mph (manual) 60-0 braking distance : 115 ft. Curb Weight : 3255 lbs(manual), 3285 lbs(manumatic) Overall length : 176.6 in. Wheelbase : 105.1 in. Overall Width : 67.9 in. Height : 55.5 in. Competitors : 2002-2003 Jaguar X-Type 3.0 2002-2003 Audi A4 3.0 2002-2003 BMW 330i www.lexus.com |
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