1994 Lexus LS 400
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- Photo: 1994 Lexus LS 400 in Opal White Pearl, front left, 10-25-2025 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1994 Lexus LS 400 (XF10) (33182853838) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1994 Lexus LS 400 (XF10) (14050046228) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1994 Lexus LS400 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1994 Lexus LS 400 in Opal White Pearl, rear left, 10-25-2025 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1994 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 $51,200 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 22 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The LS measures 196.7 inches long on a 110.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,859 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $51,200 ($112,281 *) |
| 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 | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded (91 octane) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 196.7 in |
| Width | 72 in |
| Height | 55.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in |
| Front Track | 61.6 in |
| Rear Track | 61.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.4 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,859 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 |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1994 Lexus LS.
4 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1994 Lexus LS
Owner Complaints
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1994 Lexus LS. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1994 LEXUS LS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.