| General information |
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| Brand | Lexus |
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| Model | LS |
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| Generation | LS II (facelift 1998) |
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| Modification (Engine) | 400 V8 (276 Hp) Automatic |
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| Start of production | 1998 year |
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| End of production | 2000 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Sedan |
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| Seats | 5 |
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| Doors | 4 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
16.8 l/100 km
14 US mpg16.81 UK mpg5.95 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
9.1 l/100 km
25.85 US mpg31.04 UK mpg10.99 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
11.9 l/100 km
19.77 US mpg23.74 UK mpg8.4 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 7.1 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 7.1 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 6.7 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
250 km/h
155.34 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 6.6 kg/Hp, 152.1 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 4.7 kg/Nm, 213.2 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 276 Hp @ 5900 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 69.5 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
387 Nm @ 4100 rpm.
285.44 lb.-ft. @ 4100 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Engine Model/Code | 1UZ-FE |
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| Engine displacement |
3969 cm3
242.2 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
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| Cylinder Bore |
87.5 mm
3.44 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
82.5 mm
3.25 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1815 kg
4001.39 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
2245 kg
4949.38 lbs. |
| Max load |
430 kg
947.99 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
463 l
16.35 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
85 l
22.45 US gal | 18.7 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| 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 (ground clearance) |
140 mm
5.51 in. |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.27 |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) |
11.4 m
37.4 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (automatic transmission) | 5 |
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| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
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| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 315 mm |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs, 307 mm |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 225/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 7J x 16 |
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