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Lexus LS400

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 87.50 mm × 82.50 mm 3.44 in × 3.25 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 4 litre 3969 cc (242.203 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 32 valves in total
Engine construction aluminium block & head
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 10.50:1
Fuel system EFi
Maximum power 283.9 PS (280.0 bhp) (208.8 kW) @ 5900 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 6.90 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Fuel consumption 17.5/9.3/12.3 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions 292.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 154.27 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 398.0 Nm (294 ft·lb) (40.6 kgm) @ 4100 rpm
bmep 1260.1 kPa (182.8 psi)
Specific torque 100.28 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code 1UZ-FE
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.06
Unitary capacity 496.13 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2850 mm
wheelbase 112.2 in
Length (milimeters) 5005 mm
Length (inches) 197 in
Width (milimeters) 1830 mm
Width (inches) 72 in
Height (milimeters) 1435 mm
Height (inches) 56.5 in
L:W ratio 1.76
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1815 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4001 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 85 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 18.7 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 22.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.270
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion VPAS
Turns lock-to-lock 3.500
Turning circle
Tyres 225/60 R 16 97W
Wheels 7JJ x 16
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 315 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5A
Top gear ratio 0.75
Final drive ratio 3.27

General information

RAC rating 38.0
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1997 Lexus LS400 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1997

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