A lot has been said about the Lexus LS400 for 1993. As Lexus's entry in the sedan market the LS400 (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 4-door LS400 is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Lexus as a brand in general.

Lexus LS400 Engine Specs

The LS400 Base is equipped with a Toyota 4.0 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.

The LS400 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

LS400 Base Statistics

The dimensions of the LS400 Base are 72.00 inches wide by 196.70 inches long. It sits a comfortable 55.70 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 110.80 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The listed retail price in 1993 (MSRP) was $47,000, with an invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1993 LS400 is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 22.50 gallons.

The 1993 LS400 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is exceptional for a sedan car.

Conclusion

The 1992 model began the promise of the Lexus LS400. The 1993 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.

Tags: 4-Door, Base, Canada market, Lexus LS400, Sedan

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