Lexus LS 2 / Toyota Celsior facelift (XF21)
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Product Overview
Lexus LS 400 Mark II facelift (chassis code XF21) is a full-size luxury sedan in production from 1997 to 2000. It was powered by a single 1UZ-FE 4.0L naturally-aspirated V8 in its final factory tune paired to a 5-speed A650E automatic transmission. It was also called Toyota Celsior in Japan.
With this tune, Toyota added VVT-i variable valve timing to the 1UZ-FE. This resulted in a small power and notable torque increase. The engine was now also an interference engine.
Lexus has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.27 coefficient of drag to show for it.
Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the Lexus LS 400 XF21 comes with double-wishbone suspensions at all four corners. This provides the good cornering performance and durability, though multi-link tends to be more tunable.
Ratings
What we found
Neofiliac score 75%
Pros
- Elegant styling
- Best-in-class build quality
- Exceptionally-reliable powertrain
- Double-wishbone suspensions all-around
- Good 0.27 drag coefficient
Cons
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Specifications
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
463 L / 16.4 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
85.0 L / 22.5 gal
Passengers
5
Payload
430 kg / 948 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs, 315 mm
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs, 307 mm
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
225/60 R16
Turning Circle
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
Construction
Body Style
4-door Sedan
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
140 mm / 5.5 in
Size | Height
1435 mm / 56.5 in
Size | Length
4995 mm / 196.7 in
Size | Width
1830 mm / 72.0 in
Track Width | Front
1575.0 mm / 62.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1575.0 mm / 62.0 in
Weight
1765.0 kg / 3891.2 lbs
Wheel Size
7J x 16
Wheelbase
2850 mm / 112.2 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
6.6 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
6.3 sec
Coefficient Of Drag
0.27
Fuel Economy
11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (combined) | 12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (urban) | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
240.0 km/h / 149.1 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine
1UZ-FE
Engine | Bore
87.5 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 242.2 cu-in / 3969.0 cc
Engine | Power
294.0 hp / 219.2 kW @ 6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
74.1 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Torque
407 Nm / 300.2 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Production
Availability
1997 ~ 2000
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