Lexus LS II · Facelift 1998
400 V8
294 hp3969 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1997-2000
0-100 km/h 6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Performance
| Power | 276 hp284 hp294 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 407Nm300lb-ft |
| Displacement | 3,969cc242cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,765kg3,891lb |
| Power-to-weight | 167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 231Nm/t154lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.6s |
| 0-200 km/h | 20.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.3s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 14.5s Calculated |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 255 km/h158 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 64.2s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption city | 12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 85L |
| Estimated range | 759km472mi Calculated |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | 1UZ-FE |
|---|---|
| Body type | Sedan |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Drive type | RWD |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Gears | 5-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,995mm197in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,830mm72in |
| Height | 1,435mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,850mm112in |
| Front track | 1,575mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,575mm62in |
| Ground clearance | 140mm6in |
| Trunk volume | 463L |
| Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
Performance spider chart
Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.
Power benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LexusLS IIFacelift 1998400 V8 | 294 hp 219 kW |
| Database median | 262 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LexusLS IIFacelift 1998400 V8 | 6.6 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LexusLS IIFacelift 1998400 V8 | 255 km/h 158 mph Unrestricted 240 km/h 149 mph Restricted |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Fuel consumption benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LexusLS IIFacelift 1998400 V8 | 11.2 L/100 km 21.0 mpg US 25.2 mpg UK |
| Database median | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Lexus LS II Facelift 1998 400 V8 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 19.60 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 31.54 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,940 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Lexus LS II Facelift 1998 400 V8PowerTorque
- Lexus LS II Facelift 1998 400 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| LexusLS IIFacelift 1998400 V8 | 6,000 rpm | 4,000 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
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