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Lexus LS I

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2 versions · 2 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
400 V8 (245 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 245 KM 1989–1992
400 V8 (253 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 253 KM 1989–1992

Selected engine version

400 V8 (245 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1989–1992

Engine power
245 KM
Torque
350 Nm
Engine displacement
3,969 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.5 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Lexus
Model
LS
Version
LS I
Engine
400 V8 (245 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1989
End of production
1992
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.5 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
11 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
1UZ-FE
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3969 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
87.5 mm
Piston stroke
82.5 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
5.3 l
Coolant capacity
10.8 l
Power
245 KM @ 5400 obr./min
Torque
350 Nm @ 4400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
85 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.29
Minimum trunk capacity
450 l
Curb weight
1720 kg
Gross weight
2215 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5005 mm
Width
1820 mm
Height
1425 mm
Wheelbase
2815 mm
Front track
1565 mm
Rear track
1555 mm
Turning circle
12 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Double wishbone
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/65 R15; 225/60 R16
Rim size
6.5J x 15; 7J x 16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

400 V8 (253 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1989–1992

Engine power
253 KM
Torque
353 Nm
Engine displacement
3,969 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.2 s
Maximum speed
241 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Lexus
Model
LS
Version
LS I
Engine
400 V8 (253 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1989
End of production
1992
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
241 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.2 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
11.8 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
1UZ-FE
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3969 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
87.5 mm
Piston stroke
82.5 mm
Compression ratio
10.4
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
5.3 l
Coolant capacity
10.8 l
Power
253 KM @ 5300 obr./min
Torque
353 Nm @ 4500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
85 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.3
Minimum trunk capacity
408 l
Curb weight
1705 kg
Gross weight
2185 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4995 mm
Width
1820 mm
Height
1405 mm
Wheelbase
2815 mm
Front track
1565 mm
Rear track
1565 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Double wishbone
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/65 R15; 225/60 R16
Rim size
6.5J x 15; 7J x 16
ABS
yes