Buyers Guide
1997 Lexus LS400 Specifications( US model as published by Lexus, all prices in US dollars) |
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| ENGINE | ||
| Type | 90° V8, aluminum block and heads | |
| Displacement | 4.0 liters (242 cubic inches) | |
| Valvetrain | Four cam, four valves per cylinder | |
| Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | |
| Horsepower at RPM | 260 hp @ 5,300 | |
| Torque at RPM | 270 lb-ft @ 4,500 | |
| DRIVETRAIN | ||
| Transmission | Four-speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i). Overdrive fourth gear, dual shift programs, engine/transmission networking, lockup torque converter. |
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| Drive Wheels | Rear, with optional Traction Control (TRAC). | |
| Final Drive Ratio | 3.62:1 | |
| BODY, DIMENSIONS | ||
| Type | Five-passenger luxury sedan | |
| Construction | Welded-steel unibody | |
| Overall Length | 196.7 in | |
| Width | 72.0 in | |
| Height | 56.5 in (55.9 in with available Electronic Air Suspension) | |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | |
| Ground Clearance | 5.5in (5.3 in with available Electronic Air Suspension) | |
| Curb Weight | 3,726 lb | |
| Fuel-tank Capacity | 22.5 gallons | |
| Trunk Capacity | 14.6 cubic feet | |
| Headroom | 38.9/36.9 in (front/rear) 38.0/35.7 in (front/rear) with available moonroof | |
| Legroom | 43.7/36.9 in (front/rear) | |
| Shoulder Room | 57.9/57.1 in (front/rear) | |
| CHASSIS | ||
| Suspension | Front: Independent, double-wishbone, coil springs, gaspressurized shock absorbers, stabilizer bar. Anti-dive and anti-squat geometry. Rear: Independent, double-wishbone, coil springs, gaspressurized shock absorbers, strut rods, stabilizer bar. Anti-dive and anti-squat geometry. Optional: Electronic Air Suspension with automatic load leveling | |
| Steering | Vehicle-speed-sensing, progressive power-assisted rack-and-pinion. 3.5 turns, lock to lock. | |
| Brakes | Four-wheel vented power-assisted discs, with foursensor, three-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) or four-sensor, four-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with optional Traction Control (TRAC). Four-piston front calipers. 12.4-in (front), 12.1-in (rear) discs. | |
| Wheels | 16 x 7.0-in alloy wheels. | |
| Original Equipment Tires | Summer Bridgestone Turanza ER33 P225/60R16 97V (Code: 035-629) or All-Season Dunlop SP Sport 4000 P225/60R16 97V (Code: 0207-55). Full-size spare with alloy wheel. | |
| PERFORMANCE | ||
| 0-60 MPH Acceleration | 7.2 seconds | |
| 1/4-Mile Acceleration | 15.6 seconds | |
| Top Track Speed | 149 mph (electronically limited) | |
| Estimated Fuel Consumption | 19/25 mpg city/highway | |
| Aerodynamic Drag Coefficient | 0.28 | |
| Turning Circle (curb-to-curb) | 34.8 ft | |
| TOTAL UNITS PRODUCED | ||
| Total | 17,782 | |
| Pricing | (USD) | |
| 9100 | LS 400 Luxury Sedan | $53,395 |
| 9110 | LS 400 Luxury Sedan, equipped with CA/NY Emissions | 53,395 |
| Options | ||
| CW | Chrome Wheels | 1,700 |
| DC | In-Dash 6-CD Auto-Changer | 1,050 |
| FK | Chrome Wheels with All-Season Tires | 1,700 |
| FT | All-Season Tires | No Charge |
| HH | Heated Front and Rear Seats, requires PM | 420 |
| MO | Memory System | 800 |
| NK | Lexus/Nakamichi® Premium Audio System, requires DC | 1,200 |
| SA | Adaptive Variable Air Suspension, requires MO, NK, SR and TN | 1,850 |
| SR | Power Moonroof | 1,100 |
| TN | Traction Control System (TRAC) with Heated Front Seats, requires MO and FT or FK | 2,020 |
| SE | COACH® Edition, includes COACH Edition Leather Trim Seats, Armrest with Embossed COACH Logo, Wood and Leather Trim Shift Knob, In-Dash 6-CD Auto-Changer, Power Moonroof, Memory System, Special Wheels, Carpeted Floor Mats with Embroidered COACH Insignia, Champagne Pearl Emblems, Select Colors and a COACH Leather Cabin Bag | 2,128 |
| EXTERIOR COLORS | ||
| CRYSTAL QUARTZ METALLIC | 4N1 | |
| EBONY TEAL PEARL | 6N9 | |
| DEEP JEWEL GREEN METALLIC | 6P3 | |
| STAR SAPPHIRE PEARL | 8L1 | |
| MOONSTONE PEARL | 6N0 | |
| ALPINE SILVER METALLIC | 199 | |
| DIAMOND WHITE PEARL | 051 | |
| CASHMERE BEIGE METALLIC | 4M9 | |
| BLACK ONYX | 202 | |
| SILVER JADE METALLIC | 6P7 | |
