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Lexus LS

Vehicle information
ManufacturerToyota Motor Corporation
Also calledToyota Celsior (JDM)
Production1989 � present
AssemblyTahara, Aichi, Japan
ClassFull-size luxury car
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFront engine, rear-wheel drive
Front engine, all-wheel drive

Lexus LS

Vehicle information
Also calledToyota Celsior (JDM)
Production1989 � 1994
Model years1990 � 1994
Engine4.0 L 1UZ-FE V8
Transmission4-speed A341E automatic
Wheelbase2814 mm (110.8 in)
Length4996 mm (196.7 in)
Width1821 mm (71.7 in) (1989)
1829 mm (72 in) (1992)
Height1405 mm (55.3 in) (1989)
1415 mm (55.7 in) (1992)
Weight1705 kg (67.1 in) (1989)
1750 kg (68.9 in) (1992)
Fuel capacity85 L (18.7 impgal ; 22.5 USgal)

Lexus LS

Vehicle information
Also calledToyota Celsior (JDM)
Production1994 � 2000
Model years1995 � 2000
Engine4.0 L 1UZ-FE V8
Transmission4-speed A340E automatic
5-speed A650E automatic
Wheelbase2850 mm (112.2 in)
Length4996 mm (196.7 in)
Width1829 mm (72 in)
Height1420 mm (55.9 in) (1994)
1435 mm (56.5 in) (1997)
Weight1659 kg (1030.9 mph) (1994)
1764 kg (1096.1 mph) (1997)
Fuel capacity85 L (18.7 impgal ; 22.5 USgal) (1994)
83 L (18.3 impgal ; 21.9 USgal) (1997)

Lexus LS

Vehicle information
Also calledToyota Celsior (JDM)
Production2000 � 2006
Model years2001 � 2006
Engine4.3 L 3UZ-FE V8
Transmission5-speed A650E automatic
6-speed A761E automatic
Wheelbase2926 mm (115.2 in)
Length4996 mm (196.7 in) (2000)
5014 mm (197.4 in) (2003)
Width1829 mm (72 in)
Height1491 mm (58.7 in)
Weight1812 kg (1125.9 ftlbf) (2000)
1810 kg (1124.7 ftlbf) (2003)
Fuel capacity84 L (18.5 impgal ; 22.2 USgal)

Lexus LS

Vehicle information
Production2006 � present
Model years2007 � present
Engine4.6 L 1UR-FSE V8
4.6 L 1UR-FE V8
(Middle East)
Transmission8-speed AA80E automatic
Wheelbase2969 mm (116.9 in) (USF40)
3091 mm (121.7 in) (USF41)
Length2007 � 09:
5029 mm (198 in) (USF40)
5151 mm (202.8 in) (USF41)
2010 � present:
5060 mm (199.2 in) (USF40 II)
5179 mm (203.9 in) (USF41 II)
Width1875 mm (73.8 in)
Height1476 mm (58.1 in)
1481 mm (58.3 in) (hybrid)
1466 mm (57.7 in)
(air suspension)
Weight1925 kg (75.8 in) (USF40)
1965 kg (77.4 in) (USF41)
Fuel capacity84 L (18.5 impgal ; 22.2 USgal)

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The Lexus LS is a full-size luxury sedan that serves as the flagship model of Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota. Four generations of the sedan have been produced, all equipped with V8 engines and rear-wheel drive. Since 2006, all-wheel drive, hybrid, and long-wheelbase variants have also been offered. The original Lexus LS 400, the first Lexus to be developed, was introduced as the luxury marque's debut model in 1989. Following the initial model, subsequent redesigns included the second-generation LS 400 in 1995, LS 430 in 2001, and the LS 460/LS 460 L series in 2006. A domestic-market version of the LS 400 and LS 430, badged the Toyota Celsior, was sold in Japan until the Lexus marque was introduced to the country in 2006. For the 2007 model year, the fourth-generation LS 460 debuted the first production eight-speed automatic transmission and an automatic parking system. In 2007, V8 hybrid powertrains were introduced on the first Lexus LS Hybrid models, the LS 600h/LS 600h L sedans.

The Lexus LS began development in 1983 as the F1 project, the code name for a secret flagship sedan effort. Following an extended five-year design process at a cost of over US$1 billion, the resulting sedan premiered with a new V8 engine and multiple luxury features. The Lexus LS was intended for export markets from its inception, and the Lexus division was formed to market and service the vehicle internationally. The original LS 400 debuted to strong sales, and was largely responsible for the successful launch of the Lexus marque. Each successive iteration of the vehicle has ranked as the best-selling flagship luxury sedan in the United States.

Since the start of production, each generation of the Lexus LS has been produced in the city of Tahara, Aichi, in Japan. In U.S. consumer publications, Lexus' flagship model is recognized as one of the most reliable vehicles ever built, having held the top ranking in J.D. Power and Associates' U.S. Vehicle Dependability Survey for fifteen consecutive years (1994 � 2009), and receiving Consumer Reports highest rankings for vehicle dependability.

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Buick Planning Flagship Luxury Sedan to Rival Lexus LS: The Return of the Park ... - AutoGuide.com Tweet this news
AutoGuide.com--Targeted at the -Lexus LS-, the team at GMInsideNews has confirmed from sources inside GM that an early design for the new model has been approved and the ... - Date : Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:45:49 GMT+00:00
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Motor Authority (blog)--An upcoming DTS replacement in the form of the XTS, also due in 2012, will offer a larger car to compete with the 7-Series, S-Class and -Lexus-' -LS- line, ... - Date : Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:06:51 GMT+00:00
Drip, drip: Latest recalls make 12 for Toyota, Lexus - USA Today Tweet this news
USA Today--Here's a listing of the separate recalls for both Toyota and Lexus so far this year. Some are for current models, others for older ones. Note how -Lexus LS-, ... - Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:20:39 GMT+00:00
2010 Lexus LS 600h L - Review Summary - TheCarConnection.com Tweet this news
TheCarConnection.com--Users who viewed this one also looked at this list of others based on category, price range and year. by Marty Padgett The 2010 -Lexus LS- range bristles with ... - Date : Sun, 27 Jun 2010 18:40:06 GMT+00:00
Mitsubishi Motors Introduces All-New 2011 Outlander Sport - The FINANCIAL Tweet this news
The FINANCIAL---...- Super High-Intensity Discharge (S-HID) that cast their bright light over a wider path than the -Lexus LS-, in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 compatible changer, ... - Date : Wed, 07 Jul 2010 08:24:22 GMT+00:00
2010 Lexus LS - AutoMiddleEast.com (press release) (blog) Tweet this news
AutoMiddleEast.com (press release) (blog)--When Toyota first launched the -Lexus- brand in the US over twenty years ago, it wanted to make a statement. Therefore instead of bringing out a mass-market ... - Date : Sun, 27 Jun 2010 11:19:09 GMT+00:00
Police Looking For Lexus In Deadly Hit And Run - WSB Atlanta Tweet this news
WSB Atlanta--A late model -Lexus LS- left the road and struck and killed a person walking on the sidewalk, according to police. Police believed the car was a 2007, ... - Date : Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:55:18 GMT+00:00
Xinhua China News Digest at 11:00 GMT, July 5 - Trading Markets (press release) Tweet this news
Trading Markets (press release)--BEIJING, July 5 (Xinhua) -- China's quality inspection authorities said on Monday that Japanese car-maker Toyota is to recall 5791 -Lexus LS- series sold in ... - Date : Mon, 05 Jul 2010 11:10:58 GMT+00:00
Toyota recalls 11500 Lexus LS models worldwide - MarketWatch Tweet this news
MarketWatch--HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it plans to recall as many as 11500 -Lexus LS- model vehicles ... - Date : Wed, 19 May 2010 02:55:27 GMT+00:00
Lexus LS 600h - AutoExpress Tweet this news
AutoExpress--AS with the XJ, -Lexus-' flagship luxury saloon gets V8 power. But instead of a supercharger to enhance performance, the -LS- 600h has an ... - Date : Tue, 08 Jun 2010 07:34:13 GMT+00:00

USF40 II/USF41 II (2009) :

    

USF40 II/USF41 II (2009) :
Sales and production totals
Chassis code Model no. Calendar year Total sales, U.S.† (global‡) Export production
UCF10 LS 400 1990 42,806† 41,901
1991 36,955† 41,228
UCF10 II LS 400 1992 32,561† 32,472
1993 23,783† 28,187
1994 22,443† 21,390
UCF20 LS 400 1995 23,657† 22,433
1996 22,237† 22,810
1997 19,618† 17,782
UCF20 II LS 400 1998 20,790† 22,730
1999 16,357† 17,198
2000 15,871† 11,098
UCF30 LS 430 2001 31,110† 31,473
2002 26,261† 27,033
2003 23,895† 21,461
UCF30 II LS 430 2004 32,272† 31,697
2005 26,043† 28,902
2006 19,546† (34,833‡) n/a
USF40/41
UVF45/46		 LS 460/460 L
LS 600h/600h L		 2007 35,226† (71,760‡) n/a
2008 20,255† n/a
2009 11,334† n/a

USF40 II/USF41 II (2009) :
Model configurations by region
Chassis code Model no. Model year(s) Drivetrain Transmission Engine type Engine code Region(s)
USF40 LS 460 2007 � RWD/AWD 8-speed
automatic		 4.6 L petrol V8 1UR-FSE United States, Canada, Japan, Europe
1UR-FE Middle East
USF41 LS 460 L 1UR-FSE United States, Canada, Japan
1UR-FE Middle East
UVF45 LS 600h 2008 � AWD CVT 5.0 L hybrid V8 2UR-FSE Japan, Europe
UVF46 LS 600h L United States, Canada, Japan, Europe

USF40 II/USF41 II (2009) :
Drivetrain specifications by generation
1990-1994 1995 � 1997 1998 � 2000 2001 � 2006 2006 � 2007 �
Engine 4.0 L V8 4.0 L V8 4.0 L V8 4.3 L V8 4.6 L V8 5.0 L V8 hybrid
Gears 4 4 5 5 � 6 8 CVT
Power 190 kW (118.1 mph) 194 kW (120.5 mph) 216 kW (134.2 mph) 216 kW (134.2 mph) 283 kW (175.8 mph) 327 kW (203.2 mph)
Torque 353 Nm (219.3 ftlbf) @4400 rpm 366 Nm (227.4 ftlbf) @4500 rpm 407 Nm (252.9 ftlbf) @4000 rpm 434 Nm (269.7 ftlbf) @3400 rpm 498 Nm (309.4 ftlbf) @4100 rpm n/a

Lexus

Current vehiclesIS 250/350 * IS 250 C/350 C * IS F * HS 250h * ES 350 * GS 350/460 * GS 450h * LS 460/460 L * LS 600h/600h L * RX 350 * RX 450h * GX 460 * LX 570 * SC 430 * EU/GCC/SE Asia (IS 220d/300 * IS 300 C * ES 240 * GS 300)
Past vehiclesIS 200/300/SportCross * ES 250/300/330 * GS 300/400/430 * LS 400/430 * RX 300/330 * RX 400h * GX 470 * LX 450/470 * SC 300/400
Future vehiclesCT 200h * LFA * RX 270
Concept vehiclesLF Series (LF-A * LF-AR * LF-C * LF-Ch * LF-S * LF-Sh * LF-X * LF-Xh) * Salone Milano (Evolving Fiber * Invisible Garden * Elastic Diamond * Crystallised Wind) * 2054 * HB * IS 430 * IS F CCS * LS ITS-Safety * SC 430 CH * FLV * HPS * HPX * SLV * Landau
MotorsportF marque * F-Sport * Lexus Grand-Am (Rolex 24) * Super GT IS 350 (GT300) * Super GT SC 430 (GT500) * Team Lexus * Team LFA
TechnologyActive Power Stabilizer Suspension System (APSSS) * Advanced Parking Guidance System (APGS) * Driver Monitoring System * Electronically Controlled Brake (ECB) * G-Link * Intelligent Parking Assist (IPAS) * Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) * Lexus Enform * Lexus Hybrid Drive * Lexus Link * Pre-Collision System (PCS) * Remote Touch * Safety Connect * Sport Direct Shift Transmission (SPDS) * VVT-iE * Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM)
Key peopleFounder (Eiji Toyoda) * Chief engineers (Ichiro Suzuki * Haruhiko Tanahashi * Yukihiko Yaguchi)
See alsoLexus road vehicle timeline * List of Lexus vehicles * List of Lexus LS awards * L-finesse * L-Select * Tahara plant



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