Lexus LS II · Facelift 1998
400 V8
284 hp3969 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1997-1998
0-100 km/h 6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Performance
| Power | 276 hp284 hp294 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 398Nm294lb-ft |
| Displacement | 3,969cc242cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,815kg4,001lb |
| Gross weight | 2,245kg4,949lb |
| Power-to-weight | 156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 219Nm/t147lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 21.2s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.6s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 14.8s Calculated |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 72.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption city | 17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 85L |
| Estimated range | 691km429mi 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 | 1,570mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,570mm62in |
| 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 | 284 hp 212 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 | 6.9 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 | 265 km/h 165 mph Unrestricted 250 km/h 155 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 | 12.3 L/100 km 19.1 mpg US 23.0 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 | 12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 21.53 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 34.64 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,229 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 | 5,900 rpm | 4,100 rpm | 6,150 rpm |
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