Buyers Guide
2000 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, Transitional Low-Emission Vehicle (T-LEV) | |
| Displacement | 4.0 liters (242 cubic inches) | |
| Valvetrain | Four cam, four valves per cylinder, with continuously Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) | |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | |
| Horsepower at RPM | 290 hp @ 6,000 | |
| Torque at RPM | 300 lb-ft @ 4,000 | |
| DRIVETRAIN | ||
| Transmission | Five-speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i). Overdrive fifth gear, auto-select shift program, engine/transmission networking, flex-lockup torque converter. |
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| Drive Wheels | Rear, with standard Traction Control (TRAC). | |
| Final Drive Ratio | 3.27:1 | |
| 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 | 3,890 lb | |
| Fuel-tank Capacity | 21.9 gallons | |
| Trunk Capacity | 13.9 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 | ||
| Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) | Integrates Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Traction Control (TRAC). | |
| Suspension | Front: Independent, double-wishbone with high-mount upper arm, coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers with internal rebound springs, stabilizer bar. Rear: Independent, double-wishbone with reverse-angle upper arm, eccentric cams for realignment, gas-pressurized shock absorbers, stabilizer bar. 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, four channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). 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 | 6.4 seconds | |
| 1/4-Mile Acceleration | 15.0 seconds | |
| Top Track Speed | 149 mph (electronically limited) | |
| Estimated Fuel Consumption | 18/25 mpg city/highway | |
| Aerodynamic Drag Coefficient | 0.28 | |
| Turning Circle (curb-to-curb) | 34.8 ft | |
| TOTAL UNITS PRODUCED | ||
| Total | 11,098 | |
| Pricing | (USD) | |
| 9100 | LS 400 Luxury Sedan | $54,300 |
| Options | ||
| CW | Chrome Wheels | 1,700 |
| DC | In-Dash 6-CD Auto-Changer | 1,080 |
| FK | Chrome Wheels with All-Season Tires | 1,700 |
| FT | All-Season Tires | No Charge |
| HH | Heated Front and Rear Seats, requires PM | 440 |
| ND | Navigation System Package, includes Navigation System, 6-CD Auto-Changer, Power Moonroof, Heated Front Seats, and High Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlamps | 5,405 |
| NI | Nakamichi® Audio System Package, includes Nakamichi Premium Audio, 6-CD Auto-Changer, Power Moonroof, Heated Front Seats, and HID Headlamps | 4,355 |
| PM | Premium Package, includes 6-CD Auto-Changer, Power Moonroof, and HID Headlamps | 2,715 |
| SA | Adaptive Variable Air Suspension, requires NI or ND | 1,905 |
| SE | Platinum Series, includes Specially Textured Leather Trim, Bird's-Eye Maple Wood Trim, 6-CD Auto-Changer, Power Moonroof, HID Headlamps, Special Alloy Wheels, Black Pearl Emblems, and Special Floor Mats | 1,964 |
| SF | Platinum Series, includes items in SE, plus Nakamichi Premium Audio and Heated Front Seats | 3,604 |
| SG | Platinum Series, includes items in SE, plus Navigation System and Heated Front Seats | 4,105 |
| SR | Power Moonroof | 1,120 |
| EXTERIOR COLORS | ||
| BAROQUE RED METALLIC | 3M9 | |
| ANTIQUE BRONZE MICA | 4P1 | |
| ATLANTIS BLUE MICA | 8L4 | |
| MILLENNIUM SILVER METALLIC | 1C0 | |
| IMPERIAL JADE MICA | 6Q7 | |
| ALPINE SILVER METALLIC | 199 | |
| DIAMOND WHITE PEARL | 051 | |
| MYSTIC GOLD METALLIC | 4P7 | |
| BLACK ONYX | 202 | |
| CRYSTAL WHITE | 062 | |
