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Lexus LS II (facelift 1998)

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3 versions · 3 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
400 V8 (294 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 294 KM 1997–2000
400 V8 (276 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 276 KM 1998–2000
400 V8 (284 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 284 KM 1997–1998

Selected engine version

400 V8 (294 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1997–2000

Engine power
294 KM
Torque
407 Nm
Engine displacement
3,969 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.6 s
Maximum speed
240 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Lexus
Model
LS
Version
LS II (facelift 1998)
Engine
400 V8 (294 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1997
End of production
2000
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
240 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.6 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
11.2 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
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
5.6 l
Coolant capacity
11 l
Power
294 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
407 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
85 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.27
Minimum trunk capacity
463 l
Curb weight
1765 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4995 mm
Width
1830 mm
Height
1435 mm
Wheelbase
2850 mm
Front track
1575 mm
Rear track
1575 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm
Turning circle
11.4 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Double wishbone
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
315 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
307 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/60 R16
Rim size
7J x 16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

400 V8 (276 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1998–2000

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

Brand
Lexus
Model
LS
Version
LS II (facelift 1998)
Engine
400 V8 (276 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1998
End of production
2000
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.1 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
16.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
11.9 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
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
5.6 l
Coolant capacity
11 l
Power
276 KM @ 5900 obr./min
Torque
387 Nm @ 4100 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
85 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.27
Minimum trunk capacity
463 l
Curb weight
1815 kg
Gross weight
2245 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4995 mm
Width
1830 mm
Height
1435 mm
Wheelbase
2850 mm
Front track
1570 mm
Rear track
1570 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm
Turning circle
11.4 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Double wishbone
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
315 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
307 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/60 R16
Rim size
7J x 16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

400 V8 (284 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1997–1998

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

Brand
Lexus
Model
LS
Version
LS II (facelift 1998)
Engine
400 V8 (284 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1997
End of production
1998
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
17.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
12.3 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
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
5.6 l
Coolant capacity
11 l
Power
284 KM @ 5900 obr./min
Torque
398 Nm @ 4100 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
85 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.27
Minimum trunk capacity
463 l
Curb weight
1815 kg
Gross weight
2245 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4995 mm
Width
1830 mm
Height
1435 mm
Wheelbase
2850 mm
Front track
1570 mm
Rear track
1570 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm
Turning circle
11.4 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
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
225/60 R16
Rim size
7J x 16
ABS
yes