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Lexus RX I

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4 versions · 4 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
300 (201 KM) Selected Gasoline 201 KM 1997–2003
300 (223 KM) Selected Gasoline 223 KM 1997–2003
300 4WD (201 KM) Selected Gasoline 201 KM 1997–2003
300 4WD (223 KM) Selected Gasoline 223 KM 1997–2003

Selected engine version

300 (201 KM)

Gasoline · 1997–2003

Engine power
201 KM
Torque
283 Nm
Engine displacement
2,995 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.2 s
Maximum speed
180 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Lexus
Model
RX
Version
RX I
Engine
300 (201 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1997
End of production
2003
Body type
SUV
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
180 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.2 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
17.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
10.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
13 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
1MZ-FE
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
2995 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
87.5 mm
Piston stroke
83 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l
Coolant capacity
9 l
Power
201 KM @ 5600 obr./min
Torque
283 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
75 l
Minimum trunk capacity
490 l
Maximum trunk capacity
2130 l
Curb weight
1800 kg
Gross weight
2270 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4580 mm
Width
1815 mm
Height
1660 mm
Wheelbase
2615 mm
Front track
1565 mm
Rear track
1550 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Coil spring
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/60 R17
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

300 (223 KM)

Gasoline · 1997–2003

Engine power
223 KM
Torque
301 Nm
Engine displacement
2,995 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.5 s
Maximum speed
180 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Lexus
Model
RX
Version
RX I
Engine
300 (223 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1997
End of production
2003
Body type
SUV
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
180 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.5 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
10.7 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
1MZ-FE
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
2995 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
87.5 mm
Piston stroke
83 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l
Coolant capacity
9 l
Power
223 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
301 Nm @ 4400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Minimum trunk capacity
860 l
Maximum trunk capacity
2130 l
Curb weight
1720 kg
Gross weight
2245 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4575 mm
Width
1816 mm
Height
1660 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Front track
1562 mm
Rear track
1565 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Coil spring
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/70 R16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

300 4WD (201 KM)

Gasoline · 1997–2003

Engine power
201 KM
Torque
283 Nm
Engine displacement
2,995 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.2 s
Maximum speed
180 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Lexus
Model
RX
Version
RX I
Engine
300 4WD (201 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1997
End of production
2003
Body type
SUV
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
180 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.2 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
17.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
10.3 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
1MZ-FE
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
2995 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
87.5 mm
Piston stroke
83 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l
Coolant capacity
9 l
Power
201 KM @ 5600 obr./min
Torque
283 Nm @ 4400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
75 l
Minimum trunk capacity
489 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1725 l
Curb weight
1790 kg
Gross weight
2270 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4580 mm
Width
1815 mm
Height
1660 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Front track
1565 mm
Rear track
1550 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Coil spring
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
215/70 R16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

300 4WD (223 KM)

Gasoline · 1997–2003

Engine power
223 KM
Torque
301 Nm
Engine displacement
2,995 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.8 s
Maximum speed
180 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Lexus
Model
RX
Version
RX I
Engine
300 4WD (223 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1997
End of production
2003
Body type
SUV
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
180 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
17.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
10.3 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
1MZ-FE
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
2995 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
87.5 mm
Piston stroke
83 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l
Coolant capacity
9 l
Power
223 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
301 Nm @ 4400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Minimum trunk capacity
860 l
Maximum trunk capacity
2130 l
Curb weight
1830 kg
Gross weight
2245 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4580 mm
Width
1815 mm
Height
1660 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Front track
1565 mm
Rear track
1550 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Coil spring
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/70 R16
ABS
yes