The 1995 LS400 is an important vehicle to Lexus for the sedan market segment. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the LS400 which include Base. The four-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Lexus. There is strong competition from vehicles from Nissan.

Engine Performance

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 LS400 is 196.70 inches long, 72.00 inches wide, and 55.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 112.20 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 1995 (MSRP) was $51,200, with an invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

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

The 1995 LS400 gets 25 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is average for a sedan car.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Lexus LS400 Base sold well in 1995. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Lexus, specifically a LS400.

Tags: 4-Door, Base, Lexus LS400, Sedan, United States market

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