The LS 400 is the flagship of Lexus. This ultimate sedan is comparable to the largest sedans in the automotive industry such as the BMW 740iL and the Mercedes
S420 Sedan, but what the LS 400 has that the others do not is what comes about in the Lexus motto, "the relentless pursuit of perfection."
Being a flagship sedan, the LS 400 is full of all the technology Lexus has to offer. Its list of innovations grows
every year. A new body for the LS 400 was designed in 1995 and updated in 1998. This perfect specimen
has developed into the most luxurious car in its class. Standard features on the LS 400 include a smog-sensor
built into the automatic dual climate control, driver / passenger / and side impact air bags (SRS), head-rests
for all seats (including rear-center), electrochromatic rearview mirrors and outside mirrors with defoggers and
auto tilt-down in reverse, Tungsten halogen headlamps with integrated foglamps, Daytime Running Lights,
wood and leather steering wheel and shift knob, and a first-aid and tool kit. A special feature for the LS 400's
V8 is the Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i). The engine is also equipped with an Electronic
Throttle Control System with intelligence (ESC-i). This system controls the V8's output and stabilizes
acceleration. These systems offer the LS 400 the power to accelerate from 0 to 60 in 6.4 seconds (Road & Track, November 1997) using a "gated" shifter. If you
think you've heard enough about fancy computers with acronym names, you've got a lot more coming. The LS 400 is equipped with the Vehicle Skid Control
(VSC) system. This new system utilizes the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and the Traction Control System (TRAC) to offer maximum control during turns. The
LS 400 also has a 5 speed automatic transmission to offer it power and excellent fuel economy. Another feature of the sedan is the High-Intensity Discharge (HID)
low beam headlamp. It is a brighter beam that has a blue tint to its light. Yet another option on the LS 400 is the Lexus Navigational System which is a computer
that can give directions to desired locations.
The LS 400 is a wonderful performer in the luxury sedan industry. It has a drag coefficient of .28, the lowest in its class. Its fuel economy is 19/25 mpg
(City/Highway). The LS400 has a soft luxurious ride, but incredible sporty handling with 290 horsepower and an optional electronically controlled air suspension.
Starting at $53,605, the LS 400 is a bargain when compared to other sedans of its size. Come by Sewell Lexus of Dallas and test drive an LS 400 today.
Being a flagship sedan, the LS 400 is full of all the technology Lexus has to offer. Its list of innovations grows
every year. A new body for the LS 400 was designed in 1995 and updated in 1998. This perfect specimen
has developed into the most luxurious car in its class. Standard features on the LS 400 include a smog-sensor
built into the automatic dual climate control, driver / passenger / and side impact air bags (SRS), head-rests
for all seats (including rear-center), electrochromatic rearview mirrors and outside mirrors with defoggers and
auto tilt-down in reverse, Tungsten halogen headlamps with integrated foglamps, Daytime Running Lights,
wood and leather steering wheel and shift knob, and a first-aid and tool kit. A special feature for the LS 400's
V8 is the Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i). The engine is also equipped with an Electronic
Throttle Control System with intelligence (ESC-i). This system controls the V8's output and stabilizes
acceleration. These systems offer the LS 400 the power to accelerate from 0 to 60 in 6.4 seconds (Road & Track, November 1997) using a "gated" shifter. If you
think you've heard enough about fancy computers with acronym names, you've got a lot more coming. The LS 400 is equipped with the Vehicle Skid Control
(VSC) system. This new system utilizes the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and the Traction Control System (TRAC) to offer maximum control during turns. The
LS 400 also has a 5 speed automatic transmission to offer it power and excellent fuel economy. Another feature of the sedan is the High-Intensity Discharge (HID)
low beam headlamp. It is a brighter beam that has a blue tint to its light. Yet another option on the LS 400 is the Lexus Navigational System which is a computer
that can give directions to desired locations.