1999 Lexus LS 400
The 1999 Lexus LS 400 is a 290-hp 4.0-liter V8 sedan with a wide ratio 5-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/od, super-flow torque converter, ect-i intelligence and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $53,805 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 290 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 300 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 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 3,892 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $53,805 ($104,962 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1UZ-FE 4.0L V8 naturally aspirated w/VVT-i; aluminum block and heads, DOHC 32-valve |
| Displacement | 4 L |
| Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 300 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 32-valve (4 valves/cyl) w/VVT-i |
| Bore and Stroke | 87.5 x 82.5 mm (3.44 x 3.25 in.) |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Differential Type | Rear differential; FD ratio 3.266:1 |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Wide ratio 5-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD, super-flow torque converter, ECT-i intelligence |
| 1st Gear | 3.357 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.18 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.424 |
| 4th Gear | 1 |
| 5th Gear | 0.753 |
| Reverse | 3.431 |
| Final Drive | 3.266 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 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, 12.3 x 1.10 in., four-wheel ABS |
| Rear Brake Disc | Disc, 12.1 x 0.63 in., 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 | 3,892 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