Did the Lexus IS300 come with a 2JZ?
The Lexus IS300 comes with a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine known as the 2JZ-GE. MkIV Supra fans should be familiar with that engine code.
When did Lexus make IS300?
2001-2005 Lexus IS 300 Knowing that a 153-horsepower inline-six wasn’t going to cut it for American buyers, Lexus debuted the 2001 IS 300 with the legendary 2JZ-GE inline-six; a 3.0-liter, naturally-aspirated version of the engine made famous in the Mk IV Supra.
How long does a 2001 Lexus IS300 last?
Generally IS300 should take 150-180K mi without any major issues and with minimum work being done to it. If you take car of it I see no problems going over 200-250K mi on the 2JZ motor.
What cars had the 2JZ-GTE?
The 2JZ-GTE originally powered the Toyota Aristo V (JZS147) in 1991 before becoming Toyota’s flagship performance engine in the Toyota Supra RZ (JZA80)….2JZ-GTE – 594 lbs w/ Getrag V160 Applications:
- Toyota Aristo 3.0V JZS147 (Japan-only)
- Toyota Aristo V300 JZS161 (Japan-only)
- Toyota Supra RZ/Turbo JZA80.
When did the Lexus IS300 Saloon come out?
By the end of 2005, the new IS had arrived to replace this model. The tape measure reveals the IS300 saloon to be 71mm shorter than a 3 Series, 5mm lower and 19mm narrower.
What’s the difference between a Lexus IS300 and 3 series?
The tape measure reveals the IS300 saloon to be 71mm shorter than a 3 Series, 5mm lower and 19mm narrower. This is a difference you feel once inside, particularly in the rear, where headroom for six footers is at a premium, despite scooped-out seats that put second row passengers below the level of those in front.
When did the Lexus IS200 come out in the UK?
The IS200 first debuted in the UK in 1999 and Lexus missed a trick by not slotting in the IS300 version alongside it from launch.
What kind of engine does a Lexus GS300 have?
With a perfectly good 3.0-litre six cylinder engine powering the GS300, keen drivers with a little more disposable were crying out for it to be fitted to the IS series. Lexus answered the call. The IS300 gets the punchy in-line six which drives the rear wheels in classic sports saloon style, the 211bhp being funnelled through an automatic gearbox.