1997 Lexus LS 400
The 1997 Lexus LS 400 is a 260-hp 4.0-liter V8 sedan with a 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/od, super-flow torque converter, ect-i intelligence and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $52,900 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 3,726 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $52,900 ($107,118 *) |
| 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 | 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD, super-flow torque converter, ECT-i intelligence |
| 1st Gear | 2.804 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.531 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| 4th Gear | 0.705 |
| Reverse | 2.393 |
| Final Drive | 2.55 |
| 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, four-wheel ABS |
| Rear Brake Disc | Disc, 12.1 in. diameter, four-wheel 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 | 56.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in |
| Front Track | 62 in |
| Rear Track | 62 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.9 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,726 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.9 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.7 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 |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars