Lexus LS400 2.1 Sedan USA 4.0 AT, Configuration
| Volume | 4.0 l |
| Power | 290 hp |
| Consumption | 11.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel type | Gasoline AI-95 |
| Transmission | Automatic transmission |
| Drive | Rear (FR) |
| Number of places | 5 |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Clearance | 140 mm |
| Trunk volume | 393 l |
| Front tires | 225/60 R16 |
| Rear tires | 225/60 R16 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | September 1997 — July 2000 |
| Drive type | Rear |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Transmission type | Automatic transmission 5 |
| Engine capacity | 3,968 cm³ |
| Body brand | |
| Acceleration time 0–100 km/h | 6.30 With |
| Maximum speed | 241 km/h |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 140 mm |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Manufacturer's warranty | 4 years or 50,000 km |
| Left hand drive |
Other
| Additionally | Chrome exterior trim Smog sensor Rear window sunshade (optional) |
Protection against car theft and damage
| Signaling | |
| Immobilizer | |
| Security bolts |
Motorist emergency kit
| Full size spare wheel |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 4,995 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,830 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,435 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Number of seat rows | 2 |
| Interior dimensions (L x W x H) | NULL mm |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm |
| Minimum turning radius | 5.300 m |
| Front track width | 1,575 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,575 mm |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 1,756 kg |
| Specific gravity | 6.06 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 85 l |
| Trunk volume | 393 l |
Additionally
| Aerodynamic drag coefficient, cW | 0.27 |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Gasoline AI-95 |
| Engine type | V-shaped, 8-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 290 hp |
| Maximum power | 213 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 6,000 |
| Maximum torque | 407.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 42.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 4,000 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Compression ratio | 10.50 |
| Cylinder diameter | 87.500 mm |
| Piston stroke | 82.500 mm |
| Valve drive | DOHC |
| Additional engine information | distributed fuel injection, VVT-i |
| Environmental Compliance (LEV) | T-LEV |
Fuel consumption
| Fuel consumption in the urban cycle | 12.38 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption outside the city | 9.41 l/100 km |
| Combined fuel consumption | 11.20 l/100 km |
Steering
| Power steering | |
| Steering type | Rack and pinion |
| Adaptive power steering | |
| Electric power steering | |
| Number of steering wheel revolutions from lock to lock | 3.500 |
Transmission
| 1st gear ratio | 3.3570 |
| 2nd gear ratio | 2.1800 |
| 3rd gear ratio | 1.4240 |
| 4th gear ratio | 1.0000 |
| 5th gear ratio | 0.7530 |
| Reverse gear ratio | 3.4310 |
| Main gear | 3.2660 |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front stabilizer | |
| Front suspension | Independent, double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Independent, double wishbone |
| Rear stabilizer | |
| Sports suspension | |
| Air suspension |
Wheels
| Alloy wheels | |
| Front discs | 7.0Jx16 |
| Rear discs | 7.0Jx16 |
Tires
| Front wheels | 225/60 R16 |
| Rear wheels | 225/60 R16 |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Parking brake | Foot |
Exterior and external equipment
Lights and optics
| Halogen headlights | |
| Headlight washers | |
| Front fog lights | |
| Rear fog lights | |
| Light sensor | NULL |
| Xenon headlights | |
| Bi-xenon headlights | |
| Additional brake light |
Side mirrors
| Side mirrors in body color | |
| Electric side mirrors | |
| Electrically heated mirrors |
Doors
| Door handles in body color | |
| Door closer | |
| Trunk closer |
Windows and driver visibility
| Heated rear window | |
| Rain sensor | |
| Athermal glazing | |
| Electrically heated windshield |
Roof
| Adjustable sunroof |
Body painting
| Metallic body paint |
Additional exterior elements
| Rear spoiler | |
| Bumpers | painted in body color |
Interior and interior equipment
Steering wheel and dashboard
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | |
| Adjustable steering column | |
| Vertical steering wheel adjustment | |
| Tachometer | |
| On-board computer | |
| Outside temperature sensor | |
| Telescopic steering wheel adjustment | |
| Steering wheel audio controls |
Interior design
| Fabric upholstery | |
| Leather upholstery | |
| Rugs | |
| Wood-like interior trim |
Seats
| Adjusting the front seats | Driver's seat with height adjustment |
| Second row of seats | folds in a 60/40 ratio |
| Electrically heated front seats | |
| Adjustable lumbar support in the front seats | |
| Front dividing armrest | |
| Rear armrest divider | |
| Electric driver's seat | |
| Electric front seats | |
| Seat position memory | |
| Electrically heated rear seats | |
| Pockets on the backs of the front seats | |
| Front seat ventilation | |
| Seats with massage function |
Interior electrical package
| Central lock | |
| Electric front windows | |
| Rear electric windows | |
| Remote key (remote key) |
Additional interior equipment
| Smoker package | |
| Power connector | |
| Cooled box |
Active and passive safety systems
Passive safety
| Active headrest |
Airbags
| Driver's airbag | |
| Front passenger airbag | |
| Side airbag | |
| Curtain airbags | |
| Passenger airbag with deactivation function | |
| Driver knee airbag | |
| Passenger knee airbag |
Active vehicle safety and driver assistance systems
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | NULL |
| Cruise control | |
| Brake force distribution (EBD) | |
| Stability Program (ESP) | |
| Traction control system (TCS) | |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACCS) | |
| High beam control system | |
| Collision Mitigation System with Automatic Braking | |
| Front parking sensors | |
| Rear parking sensors | |
| Rear view camera | |
| Brake Assist System (BAS) | |
| Adaptive lighting system (AFS) | |
| Driving mode switch | |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | |
| Automatic door locking while driving |
Child safety
| Child seat anchors |
Comfort
Interior microclimate
| Air conditioner | + |
| Climate control | |
| Cabin filter | |
| Separate climate control | 2 zones |
Audio systems
| Radio | |
| Cassette player | |
| Additional audio equipment | 6 speakers and subwoofer |
| CD player | |
| Additional audio equipment (optional) | Lexus/Nakamichi Premium Sound System |
| Hands free | |
| DVD audio | |
| CD changer | |
| MP3 support |
Additional equipment
| Anti-glare rear view mirror | |
| Mirrors with sun visors | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | |
| Illumination when boarding | + |
Multimedia and navigation
| Navigation system | ? |
| Full color LCD monitor | + |
| Compass |