Pittdawg

What is faster, an IS 250 manual or an IS 300 auto? I assume an IS 300 manual is faster than either form of the 250 as it is lighter and has more power, but I'd be interested to know if I lined up against an auto IS 300 if my manual 250 could pull on it? The specs are as follows:

IS 300 Auto
3,270 lbs of curb weight
215 hp
218 lbs/tq

IS 250 Manual
3,455 lbs of curb weight
204 hp
185 lbs/tq

So, what do y'all think? I'm gonna find one to race but haven't been able to quite yet.

tqlla3k

iTrader: (1)

No I doubt it. I wonder if you would get pulled on. The lack of TQ and the added weight really hurt.

That being said, I would take the 06 250 over an 01-05 IS 300. So dont worry about it. The 250 is better looking and more refined. And with gas prices the way they are.... The 250 is the much better choice

socalJD

You're kidding right ?
All other things being equal, the 300 is lighter, has more hp & torque and will take you off the line, to 60 and in the 1/4.
If you really want to 'race' one, do it at the strip where you guys will not be putting anyone else in harms way . . .

C280to250

I posted awhile back regarding a stop light race with an IS300.
He gave me a complement on the car was and ask to see if i can keep up.
It was stock for sure.

not knowing anything about the 1st Gen i said okay.
In the end he had about 2 to 3 cars length in front and was still pulling away.

He then gave me a and said nice car!

I know would have a better chance in rolling start or straight away.

Pittdawg

Are you a manual 250? I assume so but just checking. Oh well, I agree with the earlier post, whether I'm slower or not I still like the new gen leaps and bounds more. I would love some go fast goodies though.