Lexus IS 2001 3.0 petrol description
Hatchback Lexus IS 2001 300 SportCross has been produced from October, 2001 to November, 2005. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 214 horsepower on 5800 rpm - this is the most powerfull Lexus IS 2001 - 2005 version and torque 288 Nm (Newton metres) on 3800 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, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard.
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This Lexus IS 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.7 litres.
Lexus IS 2001 300 SportCross has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and Aisin AW35-51LS automatic gearbox with 5 gears. With proper servicing, Aisin AW35-51LS gearbox has an average lifespan (mileage before needing serious repairs or rebuild) of 350,000 km.
Lexus IS 2001 300 SportCross accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 230 km/h.
Lexus IS 2001 300 SportCross fuel consumption is 11 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (9.1 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Lexus IS 2001 - 2005 versions, city fuel economy - 16 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 8.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 620 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 820 kilometers on highway.
Lexus IS 2001 300 SportCross technical data
| Model: | Lexus IS 300 SportCross | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Hatchback | ||
| Production period: | 2001. October ... 2005. November | ||
| Engine: | 2997 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 265 g/km |
| Power: | 214 HP ON 5800 RPM | Torque: | 288 NM ON 3800 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
| Top speed: | 230 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 (combined) 16.0 (urban) 8.4 (highway) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres (18.5 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.50m (length) 1.72m (width) 1.43m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | ||
| Seats: | 5 seats | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 475 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 1990 kg | ||
Lexus IS 2001 300 SportCross engine 2JZ-GE VVT-i
| Engine displacement | 2997 cm3 |
|---|---|
| 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 IS 2001 300 SportCross oil type | 5W-30, 5W-40 |
| Oil capacity | 4.7 litres (5 quarts) More service info |
| Coolant capacity | 7.8 litres (8.2 quarts) |
| Power | 215 - 230 HP ON 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 - 305 NM ON 3800 RPM |
| Engine manufacturer | Toyota |
| Start of production (year) | 1997 |
| Duration of production | 10 years |
| Engine also used on | Lexus RX 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 IS hatchback [2001 - 2005] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Lexus IS 2002 2.0 200 SportCross
Oct 2002 — Nov 2005 Most fuel efficient version |
2.0 Petrol | 155 HP | 9.8 l/100km | Manual (6) |
| Lexus IS 2001 3.0 300 | 3.0 Petrol | 210 HP | - | Manual (6) |
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Lexus IS 2001 3.0 300 SportCross
Oct 2001 — Nov 2005 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.4 seconds |
3.0 Petrol | 214 HP | 11.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) |