The Lexus LS400 Base for 1996
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 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 dimensions of the LS400 Base are 72.00 inches wide by 196.70 inches long. It sits 56.50 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 112.20 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The standard warranty period for the LS400 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.
The listed retail price in 1996 (MSRP) was $52,900, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1996 LS400 is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
The LS400 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of nineteen in-city driving and twenty six 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 1996 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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