C/D TEST RESULTS

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Price and option breakdown: base Lexus IS300. (includes $495 ... Engine-control system . .... Restraint systems, front . . . . . .manual 3-point belts, driver and.
LEXUS IS300 Vehicle type: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan Price as tested: $34,206 Price and option breakdown: base Lexus IS300 (includes $495 freight), $30,995; Leather package, $1705; power sunroof, $1000; heated front seats, $440; trunk mat, $66

C / D TEST RESULTS

Major standard accessories: power steering, windows, and locks; A/C; cruise control; tilting and telescoping steering wheel; rear defroster

ACCELERATION Seconds Zero to 30 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.7 40 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.1 50 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.7 60 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.6 70 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9.8 80 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.6 90 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.2 100 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20.4 110 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25.9 120 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35.4 Street start, 5–60 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.9 Top-gear acceleration, 30–50 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.6 50–70 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.8 Standing 1/4 -mile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.9 sec @ 89 mph Top speed (governor limited) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144 mph

Sound system: Lexus AM/FM-stereo radio/cassette/ CD changer, 8 speakers ENGINE Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-in-line, aluminum block and head Bore x stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.39 x 3.39 in, 86.0 x 86.0mm Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183 cu in, 2997cc Compression ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.5:1 Engine-control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lexus fuel injection Emissions controls . . . . . . .3-way catalytic converter, feedback air-fuel-ratio control Valve gear . . . . . . .belt-driven double overhead cams, 4 valves per cylinder, hydraulic lifters, variable intake-valve timing Power (SAE net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215 bhp @ 5800 rpm Torque (SAE net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm Redline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6250 rpm

BRAKING 70–0 mph @ impending lockup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171 ft Fade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .none light moderate heavy

DRIVETRAIN Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-speed automatic with lockup torque converter Final-drive ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.91:1 Gear Ratio Mph/1000 rpm Max. test speed I 3.36 5.4 34 mph (6250 rpm) II 2.18 8.5 52 mph (6250 rpm) III 1.42 12.7 79 mph (6250 rpm) IV 1.00 18.1 113 mph (6250 rpm) V 0.75 24.0 144 mph (6000 rpm)

HANDLING Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.83 g Understeer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .minimal moderate excessive FUEL ECONOMY EPA city driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 mpg EPA highway driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 mpg C/D-observed fuel economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 mpg INTERIOR SOUND LEVEL Idle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 dBA Full-throttle acceleration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 dBA 70-mph cruising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 dBA 70-mph coasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 dBA

CURRENT BASE PRICE* dollars x 1000

DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES Wheelbase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.1 in Track, F/R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58.9/58.5 in Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176.6 in Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67.7 in

ACCELERATION seconds

0—60 mph 1/4-mile

BRAKING 70—0 mph, feet

Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55.5 in Ground clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.9 in Curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3380 lb Weight distribution, F/R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53.8/46.2% Fuel capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.5 gal Oil capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.4 qt Water capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.9 qt CHASSIS/BODY Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .unit construction Body material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .welded steel stampings INTERIOR SAE volume, front seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 cu ft rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 cu ft luggage space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 cu ft Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .bucket Seat adjustments . . .fore and aft, seatback angle, front height, rear height Restraint systems, front . . . . . .manual 3-point belts, driver and passenger front and side airbags rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .manual 3-point belts General comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .poor fair good excellent Fore-and-aft support . . . . . . . . . . . . . .poor fair good excellent Lateral support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .poor fair good excellent SUSPENSION F: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ind, unequal-length control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar R: . . . . . . . . . . . . .ind, unequal-length control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar STEERING Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .rack-and-pinion, power-assisted Turns lock-to-lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.3 Turning circle curb-to-curb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34.1 ft BRAKES F: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11.6 x 1.3-in vented disc R: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.1 x 0.5-in disc Power assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vacuum with anti-lock control WHEELS AND TIRES Wheel size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.0 x 17 in Wheel type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .cast aluminum Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Goodyear Eagle GS-D, P215/45R-17 Test inflation pressures, F/R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33/33 psi

ROADHOLDING 300-foot skidpad, g

EPA CITY FUEL ECONOMY mpg

LEXUS IS300

BMW 328i

MERCEDES-BENZ C320 SPORT

LINCOLN LS V-8

BMW 328i

BMW 328i (2000)

LINCOLN LS V-8

LEXUS IS300

MERCEDES-BENZ C320 SPORT

MERCEDES-BENZ C320 SPORT

LINCOLN LS V-8

MERCEDES-BENZ C320 SPORT

BMW 328i

LEXUS IS300

LEXUS IS300

MERCEDES-BENZ C320 SPORT (estimated)

LEXUS IS300

LINCOLN LS V-8

BMW 328i

LINCOLN LS V-8

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