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Lexus LS 400

General information

ModelLexus LS 400
Year1997
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating63.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3967 ccm (242.07 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving17.5 litres/100 km (13.44 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving12.3 litres/100 km (19.12 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.3 litres/100 km (25.29 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3967 ccm (242.07 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power283.90 PS (209 kW or 280 HP) at 5900 Rev. per min.
Max torque398.00 Nm (40.6 kgf-m or 293.6 ft.lbs) at 4100 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke87.5 x 82.5 mm (3.4 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1564 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4770 litres (1,260 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1815 kg (4,001.4 pounds)
Overall length5010 mm (197.2 inches)
Overall width1840 mm (72.4 inches)
Overall height1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Ground clearance180 mm (7.1 inches)
Wheelbase2800 mm (110.2 inches)
Fuel capacity85.0 litres (22.46 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originJapan
CO2 emissions292.0 g/km
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