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First Test: 2003 Lexus GX 470
| 2003 Lexus GX 470 | | GENERAL | | Location of final assembly | Tahara, Japan | | Body style | 4-door SUV | | EPA size class | Special purpose | | Drivetrain layout | Front engine/4WD | | Airbags | Front/side/curtain | | POWERTRAIN | | Engine type | 4.7L V-8 cast-iron block, alum head | | Bore x stroke, in | 3.70x3.31 | | Displacement, cu in/L | 285/4.7 | | Compression ratio | 9.6:1 | | Valve gear | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl VVT | | Fuel induction | SFI | | SAE horsepower, hp @ rpm | 235 @ 4800 | | SAE torque, lb-ft @ rpm | 320 @ 3400 | | Transmission type | A750F 5-speed auto | | 1st | 3.52:1 | | 2nd | 2.04:1 | | 3rd | 1.40:1 | | 4th | 1.00:1 | | 5th | 0.72:1 | | Reverse | 3.20:1 | | | Axle ratio | 3.73:1 | | Final-drive ratio | 2.69:1 | | Transfer-case model | VF4BM | | Low-range ratio | 2.57:1 | | Crawl ratio | (1st x axle x low range) 33.7:1 | | Recommended fuel | Unleaded premium | | EPA fuel economy (city/hwy) | 15/18 | | DIMENSIONS | | Wheelbase, in | 109.8 | | Length, in | 188.2 | | Width, in | 74.0 | | Height, in | 73.0 | | Track, f/r, in | 62.2/62.2 | | Headroom, f/m/r, in | 41.0/40.4/36.1 | | Legroom, f/m/r, in | 41.8/36.8/24.9 | | Shoulder room, f/m/r, in | 57.5/57.4/56.8 | | Cargo-area volume, cu ft | 112.3 | | 3rd row, seat up | 13.2 | | 3rd row, seat folded/removed | 39.8/49.7 | | Back-row seat down | 77.5 | | Ground clearance, in | 8.3 | | Approach/departure angle (normal/high) | 31°/25° | | Base curb weight, lb | 4675 | | Weight distribution, %, f/r | 53/47 | | Payload capacity, lb | 1425 | | GVWR, lb | 6100 | | GCWR, lb | 11,500 | | Towing capacity, lb | 6500 (est) | | Fuel capacity, gal | 23.0 | | CHASSIS | | Suspension, f/r | Ind, A-arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar; solid axle, air/link, panhard rod, anti-roll bar | | Steering type | Rack and pinion | | Ratio | 15.7:1 | | Turns, lock to lock | 3.04 | | Turning circle, ft | 37.4 | | Brakes, f/r | 13.3-in vented disc, ABS/12.3-in vented disc, ABS | | Wheels | 17x7.5 alloy | | Tires | 265/65HR17 | | PERFORMANCE | | Acceleration (sec) | | 0-30 | 2.52 | 0-40 | 4.02 | 0-50 | 5.76 | 0-60 | 7.98 | 0-70 | 10.77 | 0-80 | 14.25 | 0-90 | 19.11 | | | Standing quarter mile (sec @ mph) | 16.05 @ 84.80 | | Braking, 60-0, ft | 131 | | Speed through 600-ft slalom, mph | 57.10 | | PRICE | | Base price | $44,952 | | Price as tested | $49,615 |
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