The Lexus LS400 Base for 1997
Standard equipment in the LS400 for 1996 and 1997 includes the 4.0 liter engine by Toyota, weighing in at 8 cylinders and thirty two valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sedan arena.
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.
Vehicle Statistics
The LS400 is 196.70 inches long, 72.00 inches wide, and 56.50 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 112.20 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 70,000/72 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The listed retail price in 1997 (MSRP) was $52,900, with a dealer invoice cost of $44,880. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1997 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 1997 LS400 gets 25 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is subpar for a sedan car.
We Think...
The 1996 model began the promise of the Lexus LS400. The 1997 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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