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Lexus LS
1997 – 2000
Japan
The Lexus LS is a car built from 1997 to 2000. It came in a single version, the 400 V8 5AT with 284 hp. Top speed is 250 km/h. Compared with the previous generation (1995 – 1997), peak power rose from 264 to 284 hp, and minimum weight went up by 85 kg.
Body styleNot specified
Production1997 – 2000
Variants1
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power284 hp
0–100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed250 km/h
Fuel economy12.2 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400 V8 5AT (284 HP) 4.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 284 hp | 6.9 s | 250 | 5-speed automatic |
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 3969 cm3 (242 ci)
- Power
- 209 KW @ 5900 RPM284 HP @ 5900 RPM280 BHP @ 5900 RPM
- Torque
- 294 lb-ft @ 4100 RPM398 Nm @ 4100 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 6.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/60WR16
Dimensions
- Length
- 196.8 in (4999 mm)
- Width
- 72 in (1829 mm)
- Height
- 56.7 in (1440 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 61.8/61.8 in (1,570/1,570 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 112.2 in (2850 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.3 cuFT (462 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3869.1 lbs (1755 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4949.4 lbs (2245 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 13.5 mpg US (17.4 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 19.3 mpg US (12.2 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 291 g/km
Length4,999 mm
Width1,829 mm
Height1,440 mm
Wheelbase2,850 mm
Curb weight1,755 kg
Torque398 Nm
Ranges across all 1 variants of this generation.
