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Lexus IS 350

General information

ModelLexus IS 350
Year2008
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating64.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3456 ccm (210.89 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel city driving13.2 litres/100 km (17.79 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.9 litres/100 km (19.75 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.6 litres/100 km (24.60 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags8. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement3456 ccm (210.89 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power310.00 PS (228 kW or 306 HP) at 6400 Rev. per min.
Max torque375.61 Nm (38.3 kgf-m or 277.0 ft.lbs) at 4800 Rev. per min.
Compression11.8:1
Bore x stroke94.0 x 83.0 mm (3.7 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection. Sequentially electronic fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed228.0 km/h (141.7 mph)
0-60 miles5.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1782 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 Power assisted steering
Turn circle11 m (433.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system Antilocking brake system
Front suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1740 kg (3,836.0 pounds)
Max weight with load1855 kg (4,089.6 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

Country of originJapan
Aprox price as new USD36045
Service interval30,000 km
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