1998 Lexus LS 400 specs & colors
4dr Car
MSRP
- 4dr Sdn
- $53,200
Key specs
-
4-door -
5 seats -
290.0-hp, 4.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) -
0 combined MPG -
196.7" length, 55.9" height -
Rear Wheel Drive
Color options
Exterior
Interior
No colors available
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
- Engine Type
-
Gas V8
- MPG
-
19 City / 25 Hwy
- Horsepower
-
290 hp
- Seating Capacity
-
5
Brakes
- Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Yes
- Brake ABS System
-
Four-Wheel
- Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Yes
- Brake Type
-
Pwr-Assisted
- Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
N/A
- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
12.1 x 0.63 in
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
12.3 x 1.10 in
- Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Not Available
Electrical
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
100
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
582
Engine
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
290 @ 6000
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
300 @ 4000
- Engine Type
-
Gas V8
- Displacement
-
4.0L/242
- Transmission Options
-
A/T
5-Speed A/T
- MPG
-
19 City / 25 Hwy
- Total Cooling System Capacity
-
11.4 qts
Measurements
- Track Width, Rear
-
62 in
- Second Hip Room
-
57 in
- Track Width, Front
-
62 in
- Min Ground Clearance
-
6 in
- Wheelbase
-
112 in
- Second Leg Room
-
37 in
- Front Head Room
-
39 in
- Trunk Volume
-
14 ft³
- Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
72 in
- Height, Overall
-
56 in
- Front Leg Room
-
44 in
- Liftover Height
-
27 in
- Length, Overall
-
197 in
- Passenger Volume
-
102 ft³
- Second Head Room
-
37 in
- Passenger Capacity
-
5
- Front Hip Room
-
57 in
- Second Shoulder Room
-
57 in
- Front Shoulder Room
-
58 in
Steering
- Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
19
- Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
37 ft
- Steering Type
-
Pwr Rack & Pinion
- Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
3
- Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
35 ft
Suspension
- Suspension Type - Front
-
Independent
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Double Wishbone
- Suspension Type - Rear
-
Independent
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Double Wishbone
Tires & Wheels
- Front Wheel Size
-
16 x 7.0 in
- Spare Wheel Size
-
16 x 7.0 in
- Rear Tire Size
-
P225/60R16
- Spare Wheel Material
-
Aluminum
- Front Wheel Material
-
Aluminum
- Rear Wheel Material
-
Aluminum
- Front Tire Size
-
P225/60R16
- Rear Wheel Size
-
16 x 7.0 in
- Spare Tire Size
-
P225/60R16
Weight & Capacity
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
1,500 lbs
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
23 gal
- Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
N/A
- Base Curb Weight
-
3,892 lbs
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
N/A
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
N/A
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
150 lbs
Compare trims
Wondering which trim is right for you?
Our 1998 Lexus LS 400 trim comparison will help you decide.