First Impressions 1991 Lexus LS400 Base
A high point in the sedan market is the Lexus LS400. In 1991 Lexus rolled out an upgraded version of the LS400 with one versions: Base. Sales for the LS400, especially the LS400 Base, were brisk during 1991 and 1992. The improved reliability and the updated styling were responsible for the increased interest.
1991 Lexus LS400 Base Specs
The restyled LS400 Base is equipped with a 4.0-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1990 version.
The fuel system for the 1991 LS400 is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The LS400 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Statistics
The LS400 is 196.70 inches long, 71.70 inches wide, and 55.30 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 110.80 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $39,000 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.
The standard warranty period for the LS400 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1991 LS400 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is below average for a sedan car.
What We Think of the Lexus LS400
The 1990 model began the promise of the Lexus LS400. The 1991 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Lexus hopes that the LS400 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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