The 1993 LS400 is an important vehicle to Lexus for the sedan market segment. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the LS400 which include Base. The four-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Lexus. There is strong competition from vehicles from Honda.

Performance

The restyled LS400 Base is equipped with a Toyota 4.0-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 32 valves. The engine is paired with a Toyota 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.

The LS400 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Fuel is handled for the LS400 is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 22.50 gallons.

LS400 Base Statistics

The LS400 is 196.70 inches long, 72.00 inches wide, and 55.70 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 110.80 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the LS400 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

The listed retail price in 1993 (MSRP) was $47,000, with an invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The LS400 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of eighteen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

In 1992 and 1993 the LS400 Base was availble in the exterior colors of several colors. Additional options were made available by the factory.

In Summary

There are several reasons why the Lexus LS400 Base sold well in 1993. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Lexus, specifically a LS400.

Tags: 4-Door, Base, Canada market, Lexus LS400, Sedan

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