Several things can be said about the Lexus LS400 series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The eight-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

Under the Hood

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 1993 version.

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, 72.00 inches wide, and 55.70 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 110.80 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 1994 (MSRP) was $51,200, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1994 LS400 is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The 1994 LS400 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is subpar for a sedan car.

What We Think of the Lexus LS400

The 1993 model began the promise of the Lexus LS400. The 1994 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, Lexus LS400, Sedan, United States market

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