1998
LS400
Performance Data
Acceleration*
0-62mph (0-100km/h)
6.9seconds
Maximum speed*
155mph (250km/h)
Fuel consumption**
L/100km
(mpg)
Urban
17.5
(16.1)
Extra urban
9.3
(30.4)
Combined
12.3
(23.0)
Towing capacity:
Trailer with brake
2000kg
Trailer without brake
750kg
Drag coefficient
Cd 0.27
* Manufacturer’s figures ** Official figures. Fuel consumption depends on many factors such as varying road conditions. A particular car’s fuel consumption may therefore vary from the figures shown.
These figures show the fuel consumption obtained during officially approved tests designed to simulate various driving conditions using the original EC driving cycles under directive 80/1268/EEC.
The results given do not express or imply any guarantees of fuel consumption of a particular vehicle. Cars are not tested individually and there are inevitable differences between vehicles of the same model. In addition, your car may incorporate particular modifications. Furthermore, the driver’s style and road traffic conditions, as well as the age and mileage of the car and the maintenance history, will all affect consumption.
Engine
Type
4.0 litre V8, four cam, 32-valve with VVTi
Piston displacement
3969cc
Bore and stroke
87.5mm x 82.5mm
Compression ratio
10.5 to 1
Max. horsepower
280bhp (209kw) at 5900rpm
Max. torque
293lb.ft (398Nm) at 4100rpm
Fuel system
Sequential multi-point injection
Fuel tank capacity
85 litres (18.7 gallons)
Fuel type
Unleaded only
Dimensions & Weight
Overall length
5005mm
Overall width
1830mm
Overall height
1435mm
Tread front
1570mm
Tread rear
1570mm
Wheelbase
2850mm
Front overhang
910mm
Rear overhang
1245mm
Kerb weight
1815kg
Boot capacity
463 litres
Chassis
Suspension
4 wheel independent
Front & rear
Double wishbones, coil springs, gas-pressurised shock absorbers Anti-dive and anti-squat geometry
Brakes front
315mm ventilated discs
Brakes rear
307mm solid discs Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
Transmission
5 speed automatic transmission with Electronically Controlled Intelligent Transmission (ECTi)
Steering
Rack and pinion speed-sensitive variable power assistance
Turning radius
5.3m (kerb to kerb)
Tyres
225/60 R16, 97V (including spare)
Wheels
16 x 7JJ
FEATURES
Bodywork
Rigid high-tensile steel cabin cage.
Side impact door bars.
Extensive anti-corrosion protection.
Super-high-quality finish featuring multi-layer paint treatment.
High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps with automatic headlamp levelling, luminance sensing system and headlamp washers.
Alloy wheels (five-spoke).
Mud flaps.
Engine & Transmission
Variable Valve Timing (VVTi).
Electronic Throttle Control System (ETCS).
Engine tune is constantly monitored by an advanced computerised engine management system.
5-speed Electronically Controlled Transmission (ECTi) with intelligent computer control.
Dual stainless steel exhaust system with catalytic converter.
Suspension, Braking & Safety Systems
Driver and front passenger airbags.
Front seats side airbag system.
Front seatbelt pre-tensioners with force limiters.
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC).
Traction Control.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).
High-mounted rear stop lamp.
Foot-operated parking brake.
Upper interior head impact protection.
Photochromic rear view mirrors (automatic anti-glare).
Five 3-point seatbelts and headrests.
All-round independent double wishbone suspension with coil springs.
Interior Appointments
Electrically multi-adjustable front seats, including lumbar support (plus driver's seat memory function).
Four-spoke leather finished steering wheel.
Speed-sensitive power assisted steering.
Electrically multi-adjustable steering wheel position.
Cruise control.
Electrically-adjustable heated exterior rear view mirrors, with passenger side reverse auto tilt-down.
Electric sunroof with jam protection.
Electric windows with one-touch auto up/down feature and jam protection.
High quality leather upholstery with heated seats front and rear.
Front centre console box with cellular telephone capability.
Multi-information display system including trip computer with steering wheel mounted controls.
Drinks holders, front and rear.
Climate-control air conditioning with separate left/right temperature controls and automatic recirculation system.
Key-integrated remote control central locking system with open/close facility for windows and sunroof.
Comprehensive vehicle security system including immobiliser with key-integrated set/unset control.
Rear window demister with timer.
Walnut interior trim.
Delayed-action entry and exit illumination.
Lexus Navigator system.
Electric boot and fuel flap releases.
Audio
7 speaker stereo audio system with 3 wave-band radio and Dolby cassette.
6 disc CD autochanger fitted in the dashboard.
RDS radio with one-touch tuning and 18 pre-sets.
Electric aerial.
Automatic Sound Levelliser which adjusts audio volume according to ambient noise levels.
Digital processing for improved sound quality.
