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2003 Lexus GX 470 - Specs

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Lexus GX 470 - Engine Specs
Lexus GX 470 - Drivetrain Specs
Lexus GX 470 - Suspension Specs
Lexus GX 470 - Exterior Dimensions
Lexus GX 470 - Interior Dimensions
Lexus GX 470 - Vehicle Weight
Lexus GX 470 - Performance


Engine 2003 Lexus GX 470
Designation 2UZ-FE
Type Four Cam, 32 Valve V8
Displacement 4.7 liter (284.6 cu. in.)
Bore x Stroke (mm / in.) 94.0 x 84.0 / 3.70 x 3.31
Compression Ratio 9.6:1
Horsepower (SAE) 235 hp @ 4800 rpm
Torque (SAE) 320 ft.-lb. @ 3400 rpm
Oil Capacity (liters / quarts, without oil filter) 6.4 L / 6.8 qt.
Oil Type SJ5W-30
Cooling System Capacity (liters / qts.) 15.4 L / 16.2 qt.
Emission Rating LEV

Drivetrain 2003 Lexus GX 470
Layout Front engine, full-time four wheel drive (4WD) w/manual locking TORSEN center diff.
Throttle Electronic Throttle Control System with intelligence (ETCS-i)
Transmission 5-speed automatic, electronically controlled transmission (ECT) with gated shifter and driver-selectable 2nd gear start feature
Transmission Type A750F
Gear ratios ( :1)
     1st 3.520
     2nd 2.042
     3rd 1.400
     4th 1.000
     5th 0.716
   Reverse 3.224
Differential Ratio 3.727

Suspension & Steering 2003 Lexus GX 470
Suspension Front
Independent double wishbone suspension with coil springs and stabilizer bar
Rear

4-link rigid axle with air spring type with control arms and stabilizer bar

Rear Air Suspension:
    •Auto-leveling
    •Rear Adjustable Height Control (RAHC) - Allows rear vehicle height adjustment up to 2.8 inches (up 1.6 in., down 1.2 in.)

Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) controls damping force to optimize ride comfort in accordance with road conditions and has four driver selectable settings (Comfort, Semi-Comfort, Semi-Sport, Sport)

Steering Type Engine speed sensing power-assisted rack & pinion
Overall Steering Ratio 15.7:1
Turning Circle (ft.) 37.4
Turns, Lock to Lock

3.04


Brakes 2003 Lexus GX 470
Type
Power assisted four-wheel ventilated disc brakes with 4 piston front calipers
     •Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
     •Brake Assist (BA)
     •Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Disc Diameter (inches) Front 13.3
Rear 12.3
Anti-lock Braking System 4 channel, 4 sensor
Parking Brake Drum

Wheels and Tires 2003 Lexus GX 470
Wheels Wheel size 17x7.5 JJ
Type Aluminum alloy
Tires Tire size (summer tire) 265/65HR17 Mud and Snow rated
Tire name Michelin, Dunlop, or Bridgestone
Spare
Full size tire with alloy wheel

Electrical 2003 Lexus GX 470
Alternator (ampere) 130
Battery capacity (ampere hour) 64
Starter (kW) 2

Exterior Dimensions (in.) 2003 Lexus GX 470
Wheelbase 109.8
Overall length 188.2
Overall width 74.0
Overall height (Unloaded) Standard 73.0
With optional roof rack 74.6
Track width Front 62.2
Rear 62.2
Minimum ground clearance 8.3
Approach Angle "normal" height setting 31°
"high" height setting 30°
Departure Angle "normal" height setting 30°
"high" height setting 25°
Coefficient of Drag (Cd)

0.38


Interior Dimensions (in.)
Front
Middle
Rear
Seating Capacity
5 / 8 with optional 3rd row seat
Head room without moonroof
41.0
40.4
36.1
with moonroof
40.2
40.0
Legroom
41.8
36.8
24.9
Shoulder Room
57.5
57.4
56.8
Hip Room
55.1
54.8
56.4
Interior cargo volume (cu. ft.)
2nd seat folded down, with 3rd seat removed
77.5
2nd seat up, 3rd seat removed
49.7
2nd seat up, 3rd seat folded to the side
39.8
Area behind 3rd seat
13.2

Towing 2003 Lexus GX 470
Towing capacity (lbs.) 5,000
Maximum trailer weight (lbs.) 4,500
Maximum tongue weight (lbs.) 500

Vehicle Weight 2003 Lexus GX 470
Curb Weight (lbs.) 2,120 kg / 4,675 lbs.
GVWR (lbs.) 2,767 kg / 6,100 lbs.
Weight Distribution, F / R (%) 53 / 47

EPA Fuel Economy (MPG)
2003 Lexus GX 470
Mileage (city / highway) 15 / 18
Fuel Requirement (min.) 87 Octane, 91 Octane recommended
Tank Capacity (liters / gal.) 87 liters / 23 gal.

Performance (TMC figures) 2003 Lexus GX 470
0-60 mph acceleration, seconds

8.5 -TMC figure

1/4 mile acceleration, seconds

16.5 - TMC figure

Top track speed, mph

112 - electronically limited

Redline/maximum rpm

5300


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