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Lexus IS 250

General information

ModelLexus IS 250
Year2008
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating63.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2501 ccm (152.61 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving13.1 litres/100 km (18.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.2 litres/100 km (21.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.1 litres/100 km (25.99 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags8. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement2501 ccm (152.61 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power207.00 PS (152 kW or 204 HP) at 6400 Rev. per min.
Max torque250.86 Nm (25.6 kgf-m or 185.0 ft.lbs) at 4800 Rev. per min.
Compression12.0:1
Fuel systemInjection. Sequentially electronic fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed223.0 km/h (138.6 mph)
0-60 miles7.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1190 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1120 mm (44.1 inches)
Passenger space2492 litres (658 gallons)
Cargo space311 litres (82 gallons)
Optional cargo space430 litres (114 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control Traction control
Turn circle11 m (433.1 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system Antilocking brake system

Dimensions and weight

Weight1740 kg (3,836.0 pounds)
Max weight with load1755 kg (3,869.1 pounds)
Towing weight1588 kg (3,500.9 pounds)
Overall length4580 mm (180.3 inches)
Overall width1810 mm (71.3 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2740 mm (107.9 inches)
Fuel capacity65.0 litres (17.17 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD30595
CO2 emissions278.0 g/km
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