The Lexus IS is a compact luxury sedan with impressive acceleration, reaching 0-100 km/h in just 8.4 seconds. Its top speed is electronically limited to 225 km/h. With a drag coefficient of 0.27, it's designed for both performance and efficiency.
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
8.4 sec
Max Speed
225 km/h 139.81 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.27
Body & Dimensions
The Lexus IS is a compact luxury sedan that offers a comfortable ride, spacious interior, and agile handling. With a length of 4575 mm, width of 1800 mm, and height of 1425 mm, it provides ample space for its 5 occupants. Its wheelbase of 2730 mm and front and rear tracks of 1535 mm and 1545 mm respectively, ensure a stable and smooth ride.
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Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
4575 mm 180.12 in.
Width
1800 mm 70.87 in.
Height
1425 mm 56.1 in.
Wheelbase
2730 mm 107.48 in.
Front Track
1535 mm 60.43 in.
Rear Track
1545 mm 60.83 in.
Min Turning Circle
10.2 m 33.46 ft.
Ride Height Ground Clearance
145 mm 5.71 in.
Fuel Consumption
The car in question is a petrol (gasoline) model named IS with Euro 4 emission standard. Its urban, extra-urban, and combined fuel consumption economies are 12.7 l/100 km, 7 l/100 km, and 9.1 l/100 km respectively, corresponding to a CO2 emission of 214 g/km. These figures translate to fuel efficiencies of 22.24 UK mpg, 40.35 UK mpg, and 31.04 UK mpg respectively.
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Fuel Consumption Urban Economy Nedc
12.7 l/100 km 18.52 US mpg 22.24 UK mpg 7.87 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban Economy Nedc
7 l/100 km 33.6 US mpg 40.35 UK mpg 14.29 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined Economy Nedc
9.1 l/100 km 25.85 US mpg 31.04 UK mpg 10.99 km/l
Co2 Emissions Nedc
214 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine & Transmission
The car in question is a luxury sedan, with a 2.5L, 6-cylinder, naturally aspirated engine with direct fuel injection and dual VVT-i. The engine produces 208 horsepower and 252 Nm of torque, and is linked to a 6-speed automatic transmission, sending power to the rear wheels. The car has a double wishbone front suspension and independent multi-link rear suspension. The engine has a 6.3L oil capacity and uses 5W-30 oil, and the car has a 9.1L coolant capacity.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
208 Hp @ 6400 rpm.
Power Per Litre
83.2 Hp/l
Torque
252 Nm @ 4800 rpm. 185.87 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
4GR-FSE
Engine Displacement
2500 cm3 152.56 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
6
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
83 mm 3.27 in.
Piston Stroke
77 mm 3.03 in.
Compression Ratio
12
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
4
Fuel Injection System
Direct injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC, Dual VVT-i
Engine Oil Capacity
6.3 l 6.66 US qt | 5.54 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
5W-30 / API SL, API SM, API SN 5W-30 / ILSAC GF-4
Coolant
9.1 l 9.62 US qt | 8.01 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
6 gears, automatic transmission ECT-i
Front Suspension
Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear Suspension
Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer
Brakes
The car in question is a Lexus IS model. The front brakes are ventilated discs, 296 mm, while the rear brakes are disc, 291 mm. The car is equipped with an Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and has a rack and pinion steering type with electric power steering. The tire size varies, with front wheel tires being 205/55 R16, 225/45 R17, or 225/40 R18, and rear wheel tires being 205/55 R16, 245/45 R17, or 255/40 R18. The wheel rims sizes are 7J x 16, 8J x 17, or 8J x 18 for the front wheels, and 7J x 16, 8J x 17, or 8.5J x 18 for the rear wheels.
Front wheel rims: 7J x 16; 8J x 17; 8J x 18 Rear wheel rims: 7J x 16; 8J x 17; 8.5J x 18
Weight & Capacity
The Lexus IS is a high-performance sedan with a weight-to-power ratio of 7.5 kg/Hp and a weight-to-torque ratio of 6.2 kg/Nm. It has a kerb weight of 1560-1625 kg and a maximum weight of 2045 kg. The car has a spacious trunk with a minimum boot space of 378 liters and a fuel tank capacity of 65 liters. It is suitable for towing trailers with a permitted load of up to 1500 kg with brakes and 560 kg without brakes.
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Weight To Power Ratio
7.5 kg/Hp, 133.3 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
6.2 kg/Nm, 161.5 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1560-1625 kg 3439.21 - 3582.51 lbs.
Max Weight
2045 kg 4508.45 lbs.
Max Load
420-485 kg 925.94 - 1069.24 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
378 l 13.35 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l 17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent
1500 kg 3306.93 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
560 kg 1234.59 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Lexus - IS II (XE20)
The Lexus IS has a seating capacity of 5 people.
The length of the Lexus IS is 4575 mm or 180.12 in.
The ground clearance of the Lexus IS is 145 mm or 5.71 in.
The Lexus IS can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 8.4 seconds.
The top speed of the Lexus IS is electronically limited to 225 km/h.
The drag coefficient of the Lexus IS is 0.27.
This car uses petrol (gasoline) as its fuel type.
This car complies with the Euro 4 emission standard.
This car has a fuel efficiency of 40.35 UK mpg in extra-urban conditions.
The engine displacement of this car is 2.5 liters or 152.56 cubic inches.
This car has a 6-speed automatic transmission.
This car has a V6 engine.
The model of the car is IS.
The front wheel rims are 7J x 16, 8J x 17, or 8J x 18.
The car has a rack and pinion steering type with electric power steering.
The Lexus IS is available with a 2.0L inline-four cylinder engine or a 3.5L V6 engine.
The Lexus IS is available with an 8-speed automatic transmission or a 6-speed manual transmission.
The Lexus IS features a range of safety features, including adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and blind spot monitoring.
