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1998 400 V8 (276 Hp) Automatic

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

Lexus

Series

LS

Model

LS 400

Modification

400 V8 (276 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1998

End of production

2000

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

85 l 22.45 US gal
18.7 UK gal

Engine displacement

3969 cm³ 242.2 cu. In.

Power

276 hp (at 5900 rpm)

Torque

387 Nm (at 4100 rpm) 285.44 lb. ft (at 4100 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1815 kg 4001.4 lbs

Length

4995 mm 196.65 in

Width

1830 mm 72.05 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

7J x 16

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

16.8 l/100 km 14 US mpg
16.81 UK mpg

- Extra urban

9.1 l/100 km 25.85 US mpg
31.04 UK mpg

- Combined

11.9 l/100 km 19.76 US mpg
23.74 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

7.1 sec

0 - 60 mph

6.7 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.27

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

1UZ-FE

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

3969 cm³ 242.2 cu. In.

Power

276 hp (at 5900 rpm)

Torque

387 Nm (at 4100 rpm) 285.44 lb. ft (at 4100 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

87.5 mm 3.44 in

Piston Stroke

82.5 mm 3.25 in

Compression ratio

10.5

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

5.6 l 5.94 US qt
4.93 UK qt

Coolant

11 l 11.66 US qt
9.68 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4995 mm 196.65 in

Width

1830 mm 72.05 in

Height

1435 mm 56.5 in

Wheelbase

2850 mm 112.2 in

Front track

1570 mm 61.81 in

Rear (Back) track

1570 mm 61.81 in

Ride height

140 mm 5.51 in

Turning diameter

11.4 m 37.4 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs, 315 mm

- Rear

Ventilated discs, 307 mm

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Double wishbone

- Rear

Double wishbone

Tire size

- Front

225/60 R16

Wheel rims

7J x 16

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1815 kg 4001.4 lbs

Max. weight

2245 kg 4949.4 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

463 l 16.35 cu ft

- Max. roof load

430 kg 948 lbs

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Lexus LS II (facelift 1998) 400 V8 (276 Hp) Automatic is made in 1998 1999 2000