2001
Lexus IS 300
The IS 300 brought Lexus into BMW 3 Series territory with a 2JZ straight-six, rear-wheel drive, and optional manual gearbox — a combination that delighted driving enthusiasts who found most luxury cars frustratingly numb. Its Altezza origins gave it a stiffer platform than the comparable ES.
Sports Sedan
Shared Parts
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 3.0L DOHC Inline-6 (2JZ-GE) |
| Displacement | 2,997 cc |
| Horsepower | 215 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 285 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual / 5-Speed Auto |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Fuel Economy | 11.0 L/100km |
| 0–60 mph | 7.0 sec |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h |
| Length | 4,535 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,730 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,555 kg |
| MSRP Range | $29,960 (2001 US) |