Lexus RX 1997 3.0 petrol description
Crossover / SUV Lexus RX 1997 300 has been produced from January, 1997 to December, 2003. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 223 horsepower on 5800 rpm - this is the most powerfull Lexus RX 1997 - 2003 version and torque 301 Nm (Newton metres) on 4400 revolutions per minute.
This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard.
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This Lexus RX 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.7 litres.
Lexus RX 1997 300 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Lexus RX 1997 300 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 180 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Lexus RX 1997 300 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 11.6 litres per 100km (8.6 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Lexus RX 1997 - 2003 version, fuel consumption in city - 13.1 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 10.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 65 litres or 17.17 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 560 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 600 kilometers on highway.
Lexus RX 1997 300 technical data
| Model: | Lexus RX 300 | ||
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| Body style: | Crossover / SUV | ||
| Production period: | 1997. January ... 2003. December | ||
| Engine: | 2995 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
| Power: | 223 HP ON 5800 RPM | Torque: | 301 NM ON 4400 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (4 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Maximum speed: | 180 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 (combined) 13.1 (urban) 10.7 (highway) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres (17.2 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.58m (length) 1.82m (width) 1.66m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | ||
| Seats: | 5 seats | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 860 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 2130 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 2245 kg | ||
Lexus RX 1997 300 engine 2JZ-GE VVT-i
| Engine displacement | 2997 cm3 |
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| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 86 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 86 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 |
| Camshaft drive | Timing belt Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher. More service info |
| Timing belt change interval | 100,000 km (specified), 90,000 km (recommended) |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Lexus RX 1997 300 oil type | 5W-30, 5W-40 |
| Oil capacity | 4.7 litres (5 quarts) More service info |
| Power | 215 - 230 HP ON 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 - 305 NM ON 4400 RPM |
| Engine manufacturer | Toyota |
| Start of production (year) | 1997 |
| Duration of production | 10 years |
Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2000 onwards. |
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| Engine also used on | Lexus IS Lexus GS Lexus ES |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
All Lexus RX crossover [1997 - 2003] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Drive type |
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| Lexus RX 1997 3.0 300 | 3.0 Petrol | 201 HP | 13.0 l/100km | Front wheel |
| Lexus RX 1997 3.0 300 4WD Jan 1997 — Mai 2003 | 3.0 Petrol | 201 HP | 13.0 l/100km | All wheel |
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Lexus RX 1997 3.0 300
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds |
3.0 Petrol | 223 HP | 11.6 l/100km | Front wheel |
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Lexus RX 1997 3.0 300 4WD
Most powerfull version (223 HP) |
3.0 Petrol | 223 HP | 13.0 l/100km | All wheel |