A lot has been said about the Lexus LS400 for 1997. As Lexus's entry in the sedan market the LS400 (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a good 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 is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sedan arena.

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.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the LS400 Base are 72.00 inches wide by 196.70 inches long. It sits a comfortable 56.50 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 112.20 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The listed retail price in 1997 (MSRP) was $52,900, with an invoice cost of $44,880. This price is above average of 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 LS400 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of nineteen in-city driving and twenty five when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was exceptional.

Conclusion

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.

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

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