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2001 Lexus RX 300 Base 4dr SUV

Trim Info:

Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door SUV, Mid-Size Station Wgn
19 mpg city / 23 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

4 Door SUV

Drivetrain:

Front Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

Mid-Size Station Wgn

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

110.2

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

3715

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas V6

Displacement:

3.0L/183

Fuel System:

EFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

220 @ 5800

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

222 @ 4400

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic

Suspension Type - Front:

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear:

Independent

Front Tire Size:

225/70R16

Rear Tire Size:

225/70R16

Spare Tire Size:

225/70R16

Front Wheel Size (in):

16 x 6.5

Rear Wheel Size (in):

16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Brake ABS System:

Four-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

11.7 x .39

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

19.8

Wheelbase (in):

103.1

Length, Overall (in):

180.1

Advanced Technical Data

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

350

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

3.938

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

2.194

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.411

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.019

Reverse Ratio (:1):

3.141

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

3.080

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

582

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

100

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

9.5

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

MacPherson Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

0.67

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):

0.51

Spare Wheel Size (in):

16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Steering Type:

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

17.4

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):

2.6

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

41.3

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):

43.3

Brake Type:

Pwr-Assisted

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

11.3 x 1.1

Front Head Room (in):

39.5

Front Leg Room (in):

40.7

Front Shoulder Room (in):

57.8

Front Hip Room (in):

55.2

Second Head Room (in):

39.2

Second Leg Room (in):

36.4

Second Shoulder Room (in):

57.0

Second Hip Room (in):

55.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

71.5

Height, Overall (in):

65.7

Track Width, Front (in):

61.6

Track Width, Rear (in):

61.0

Min Ground Clearance (in):

7.7

Rear Door Opening Height (in):

33.0

Rear Door Opening Width (in):

46.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in):

71.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in):

42.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in):

N/A

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in):

49.5

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):

39.3

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):

36.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³):

75.0

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³):

39.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³):

N/A

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