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 original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $51,200 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-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 LS400 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of eighteen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

What We Think of the Lexus LS400

The 1994 model year was very successful for the Lexus LS400. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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