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- 4dr Sdn $52,900
1997 Lexus LS 400 specs & colors
4dr Car
$52,900
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Specifications
| EPA Classification | Mid-Size |
| Spare Wheel Size | 16 x 7.0 in |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 x 7.0 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 x 7.0 in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 100 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 260 @ 5300 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 270 @ 4500 |
| Engine Type | Gas V8 |
| Displacement | 4.0L/242 |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 562.50 mi |
| Cruising Range - City | 427.50 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 19 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 25 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.705 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 2.55 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.804 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Electronic |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.393 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.000 |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.531 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD, |
| Trans Type | 4 |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Double Wishbone |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Doublw Wishbone |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.1 x -TBD- in |
| Brake Type | Pwr-Assisted |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.4 x -TBD- in |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System | Four-Wheel |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 22.5 gal |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.46 |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 18.7 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 34.8 ft |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Spare Tire Size | P225/60R16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P225/60R16 |
| Front Tire Size | P225/60R16 |
| Base Curb Weight | 3726 lbs |
| Track Width, Rear | 62.0 in |
| Second Head Room | 36.9 in |
| Front Hip Room | 57.1 in |
| Height, Overall | 56.5 in |
| Length, Overall | 196.7 in |
| Front Head Room | 38.9 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.9 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 72.0 in |
| Passenger Volume | 102.0 ft³ |
| Second Hip Room | 56.7 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 57.1 in |
| Trunk Volume | 13.9 ft³ |
| Front Leg Room | 43.7 in |
| Second Leg Room | 36.9 in |
| Track Width, Front | 62.0 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 5.5 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in |
| Fully integrated outside-air filtration & deodorization system | Standard |
| Independent front/rear double wishbone suspension w/coil springs | Standard |
| Interior lighting-inc: door courtesy lights, glovebox, trunk, front/rear reading lamps, illuminated front seat belt buckles | Standard |
| Integrated retractable coat hooks | Standard |
| 4.0L (242) DOHC EFI 32-valve V8 aluminum engine | Standard |
| 4-wheel pwr-assisted ventilated disc brakes | Standard |
| Dual illum visor vanity mirrors w/sliding sun visors, center visor | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger supplemental air bag restraint system (SRS) | Standard |
| Rear window defogger w/auto-off timer | Standard |
| 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD, super-flow torque converter, ECT-i intelligence | Standard |
| Digital clock | Standard |
| Individually-mounted ashtray/cigarette lighters on rear door armrests | Standard |
| Hood/roof silencers | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | Standard |
| Electroluminescent instrumentation-inc: tachometer, speedometer, coolant temp, fuel gauges | Standard |
| Padded instrument panel | Standard |
| Leather interior-inc: seats, headrests, door armrests/trim, shift knob, steering wheel, console cover | Standard |
| Pre-wiring for options-inc: cellular phone, transceiver, command module, window-imprinted antenna, in-dash 6-disc CD auto-changer | Standard |
| Front seatback storage pockets | Standard |
| Stainless steel exhaust system w/dual extensions | Standard |
| 225/60VR16 SBR tires | Standard |
| Warning lamps-inc: low oil pressure, charging system, door open, flashing parking brake-on, seat belt reminder, SRS air bag, rear light failure, check engine, anti-lock brakes (ABS), low engine coolant, low washer fluid, brake pad wear, headlights/parking lights-on | Standard |
| Instrument panel brightness adjustment | Standard |
| ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette-inc: 195-watt pwr, auto-reverse, auto cassette scan feature, 7-speakers | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | Standard |
| Air conditioning | Standard |
| Color-keyed tinted glass | Standard |
| Pwr windows w/driver-side "auto-down" feature, illuminated switches | Standard |
| Illuminated entry system | Standard |
| Multi-adjustable pwr front seats w/lumbar support | Standard |
| Remote trunk/fuel filler door release | Standard |
| Fully carpeted trunk w/pull-down handle | Standard |
| Molded fabric headliner | Standard |
| 3-position automatic pwr antenna | Standard |
| Dual compartment center console-inc: accessory pwr outlet, cellular phone storage capability | Standard |
| Front/rear 3-point outboard seat belts | Standard |
| Fold-down rear center arm rest w/dual cupholders | Standard |
| Pwr tilt/telescopic steering column w/auto tilt-away | Standard |
| Remote entry-inc: 2-remote keys, adjustable audible lock/unlock, panic function, trunk release, 30-second relock function, carfinder | Standard |
| California walnut wood trim-inc: center console, door trim | Standard |
| First aid kit located beneath driver seat | Standard |
| City 19/hwy 25 (4.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Speed-sensing progressive pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Electronic odometer & dual tripmeters | Standard |
| Cut pile carpeting | Standard |
| Side door impact beams | Standard |
| Emergency tool kit | Standard |
| Tungsten halogen headlamps | Standard |
| Automatic on/off headlamps | Standard |
| Lower body-side cladding | Standard |
| Gear-shift night illumination-inc: shift position indicator, gate groove perimeter | Standard |
| Retained accessory pwr for windows & optional moonroof | Standard |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | Standard |
| Auto-dimming electrochromic rearview mirror | Standard |
| Manual front seatbelt height adjusters | Standard |
| Full size spare tire | Standard |
| Auto climate control system-inc: compact HVAC system, soft-touch dual-zone climate controls, LCD interior/exterior temperature indicator | Standard |
| Dual heated pwr electrochromic outside mirrors w/defoggers | Standard |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| Pwr door locks-inc: driver 2-turn unlock feature, anti lock-out feature | Standard |
| Vehicle theft deterrent system w/engine immobilizer | Standard |
| Integrated fog lamps | Standard |
| Cruise control mounted on steering wheel | Standard |
| Front/rear adjustable headrests | Standard |
| Instrument panel storage-inc: coin holder, dual cupholders, lockable lower glove box, front/rear door storage pockets | Standard |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers w/mist control | Standard |
| 22.5 gallon fuel tank w/fuel cap hanger | Standard |
| (5) 16" X 7.0 aluminun alloy wheels | Standard |
| Front seat mounted side-impact air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) | Standard |
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