2003 Lexus ES Specifications

4-Door Sedan
MSRP based on 4-Door Sedan
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 21 mpg City/29 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V6, 3.0L
EPA Class Compact
Style Name 4dr Sdn
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style 4dr Car
Transmission 5-speed automatic transmission w/OD

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3439
Interior Dimensions
Second Shoulder Room (in) 55.8
Passenger Volume (ft³) 96.4
Second Head Room (in) 36.9
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.8
Second Hip Room (in) 55.5
Front Head Room (in) 37.6
Second Leg Room (in) 35.6
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) 55.5
Front Leg Room (in) 42.2
Exterior Dimensions
Length, Overall (in) 191.1
Min Ground Clearance (in) 6.1
Track Width, Front (in) 61.0
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 71.3
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 107.1
Track Width, Rear (in) 60.0
Height, Overall (in) 57.3
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 14.5

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 18.5
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 29
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 21

Performance Specs

Engine
Engine Type Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 210 @ 5800
Displacement 3.0L/183
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 220 @ 4400
Fuel System EFI
Transmission
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.97
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.48
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.19
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.14
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.70
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 5
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.41
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.94
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Brakes
Brake ABS System Four-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.65 x - TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Pwr-Assisted
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.6 x - TBD -
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 16
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.1
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 36.1
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P215/60VR16
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size P215/60VR16
Front Tire Size P215/60VR16
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Material Aluminum
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) MacPherson Strut

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear Yes
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights Yes
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps Yes
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No
Other Features 4-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags (SRS)
Front seat-mounted side-impact airbags (SRS)
Front/rear side curtain airbags (SRS)
3-point seat belts in all seating positions w/front shoulder...
Force-limiting front seat belt pretensioners
Child seat tether anchors
Child safety rear door locks
Daytime running lamps
First aid kit

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 50,000
Basic Years 4
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 6
Drivetrain Miles/km 70,000
Drivetrain Years 6
Roadside Assistance Miles/km Unlimited
Roadside Assistance Years 4

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 9.7
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 100
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 582
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 2000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
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