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Brand
Model
Generation
Modification
4.6 i V8 32 (279 Hp)
Body Type
Sedan
Start of production
1997
End of production
2004
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank capacity
70
l
18.49
US gal
15.4
UK gal
Engine displacement
4565 cm³ 278.57 cu. In.
Power
279 hp (at 5600 rpm)
Torque
407 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 300.19 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)
Drive Axle
Front wheel drive
Top Speed
204 km/h 127 mph
Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of Gears
4
Kerb weight
1847 kg 4071.9 lbs
Length
4991 mm 196.5 in
Width
1901 mm 74.84 in
Doors
4
Seats
5
Wheel rims
7J x 16
Economy
- Urban
19.7
l/100 km
11.94
US mpg
14.34
UK mpg
- Extra urban
9.7
l/100 km
24.25
US mpg
29.12
UK mpg
- Combined
13.4
l/100 km
17.55
US mpg
21.08
UK mpg
Overall emissions
315 g/km
Speed
- Top speed
204 km/h 127 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
7.8 sec
0 - 60 mph
7.4 sec
Engine Model
Northstar / LD8
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel system
MPI
Engine Location
Front, Transverse
Turbine
none
Engine displacement
4565 cm³ 278.57 cu. In.
Power
279 hp (at 5600 rpm)
Torque
407 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 300.19 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
4
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
93 mm 3.66 in
Piston Stroke
84 mm 3.31 in
Compression ratio
10.3
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
7.1
l
7.53
US qt
6.25
UK qt
Coolant
11.8
l
12.51
US qt
10.38
UK qt
Length
4991 mm 196.5 in
Width
1901 mm 74.84 in
Height
1414 mm 55.67 in
Wheelbase
2850 mm 112.2 in
Front track
1593 mm 62.72 in
Rear (Back) track
1586 mm 62.44 in
Drive Axle
Front wheel drive
Number of Gears
4
Brakes
- Front
Ventilated discs
- Rear
Disc
Assisting system
ABS
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension
- Front
Wishbone
- Rear
Double wishbone
Tire size
- Front
235/60 R16
Wheel rims
7J x 16
Kerb weight
1847 kg 4071.9 lbs
Max. weight
2274 kg 5013.3 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Min. (seats up)
445 l 15.72 cu ft
- Max. roof load
427 kg 941.4 lbs
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Lexus GS II
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Lexus LS II (facelift 1998)
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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210, facelift 1999)
E 430 V8 (279 Hp) 4MATIC Automatic
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210, facelift 1999)
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220)
S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220)
S 500 V8 (306 Hp) 5G-TRONIC
Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220)
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V220)
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Toyota Crown Majesta II (S150, facelift 1997)
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4.0 V8 32V (280 Hp) Automatic