First Generation Lexus LS (1989-1994)
Since Toyota Chairman Eiji Toyoda, decided to make a project F1 ("Flagship" and "Car 1"), the workers and technical crew are working hard to realize a luxury sedan for international markets. The F1 project was not have the budget and time specified and will not use the parts as well as the platform of the Toyota. their target is to create a sedan with a new design, defeated American-made sedan and other Europeans, including aerodynamics, cabin silence, speed, and high fuel efficiency. There are 3,900 workers belonging to the project at the same location as far as 2.7 million test kilometers in America, Europe, Saudi Arabia, and Australia with a variety of medan.Dawson, 2004, p. 50-51 The result is a sedan named Lexus LS400 with code UCF10 platform was first launched for the American market as the first luxury products made by Toyota is sold under the name Lexus. This car was launched in January 1989 at pegelaran North American International Auto Show 1990.
And Celsior LS400 1UZ-FE engine 4000 cc 32 valve V8-powered 260 bhp with 353 Nm of torque. Transmission 4-speed automatic transmission with electronic control.
First generation (LS 400)
The LS 400 has a maximum speed of 250 km / h with acceleration from 0-100 km / h in 8.5 seconds. LS 400 has a quieter cabin, higher maximum speeds than its competitors while the BMW 735i (E32) and Mercedes-Benz 420 SE (W126).
Also called the Toyota Celsior (Japan)
Production in the 1989-1994 period
Models for the year 1990-1994
Engine 4.0 L 1UZ-FE V8
Transmission 4-speed A341E automatic
Wheelbase 2,814 mm (110.8 in)
Length 4,996 mm (196.7 in)
Width 1.821 to 1.829 mm (71.7-72.0 in)
Height 1.405 to 1.415 mm (55.3-55.7 in)
Empty weight of 1.705 to 1.750 kg (3760-3900 lb)
First Generation Lexus LS (1989-1994)
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