1991 Lexus LS 400
The 1991 Lexus LS 400 is a 250-hp 4.0-liter V8 sedan with an a340e 4-speed electronically controlled automatic overdrive transmission, normal/power shift modes and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $39,000 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 250 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 260 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The LS measures 196.7 inches long on a 110.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,759 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $39,000 ($93,062 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1UZ-FE 4.0L V8 naturally aspirated; aluminum block/heads; DOHC 32-valve (4 valves/cylinder) |
| Displacement | 4 L |
| Horsepower | 250 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 32-valve (4 valves/cylinder) |
| Bore and Stroke | 87.5 x 82.5 mm (3.44 x 3.25 in.) |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Electronic fuel injection (EFI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | A340E 4-speed electronically controlled automatic overdrive transmission (ECT-i), Normal/Power shift modes |
| 1st Gear | 2.804 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.531 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| 4th Gear | 0.705 |
| Reverse | 2.393 |
| Final Drive | 3.62 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 21 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded (91 octane) |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 x 6.5 |
| Wheels Rear | 15 x 6.5 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 196.7 in |
| Width | 71.7 in |
| Height | 55.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in |
| Front Track | 61.6 in |
| Rear Track | 61.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.4 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,759 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.6 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.8 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.3 in |
| Hip Room Front | 57.5 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 57.4 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars