1995 Lexus LS 400
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All photo credits
- Photo: 1995 Lexus LS 400 (XF20) front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1999 Lexus LS 400 (XF20) (47535245952) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1999 Lexus LS400 Auto by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Lexus LS 400 (Second Generation) rear 4.16.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: The Lexus LS 400 instrument panel by Jon Evans, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1995 Lexus LS 400 is a 260-hp 4.0-liter V8 sedan with an electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transmission w/od, normal & pwr shift modes and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $52,000 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 260 horsepower at 5,300 rpm and 270 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The LS measures 196.7 inches long on a 112.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,650 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $52,000 ($110,892 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1UZ-FE 4.0L V8 naturally aspirated; aluminum block and heads, DOHC 32-valve |
| Displacement | 4 L |
| Horsepower | 260 hp @ 5,300 rpm |
| Torque | 270 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 32-valve (4 valves/cyl) |
| 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 |
| Differential Type | Rear differential; FD ratio 2.55:1 |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD, normal & pwr shift modes |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent double-wishbone (high-mount upper arm); coil spring standard, air suspension optional |
| Rear Suspension | Independent double-wishbone; coil spring standard, air suspension optional |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, 12.4 in. diameter, ABS |
| Rear Brake Disc | Disc, 12.1 in. diameter, ABS |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 x 7.0 in. aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 16 x 7.0 in. aluminum alloy |
| Tires Front | P225/60R16 |
| Tires Rear | P225/60R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 196.7 in |
| Width | 72 in |
| Height | 55.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in |
| Front Track | 62 in |
| Rear Track | 62 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,650 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.9 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.8 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 57.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 57.1 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 56.7 in |
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Rivals to the 1995 Lexus LS 400 with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1995 Lexus LS.
2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1995 Lexus LS
Owner Complaints
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1995 Lexus LS. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 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 1995 LEXUS LS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.