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Lexus LS 430

General information

ModelLexus LS 430
Year2006
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating63.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4294 ccm (262.02 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel city driving13.1 litres/100 km (18.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.2 litres/100 km (21.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.4 litres/100 km (25.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 7-speed
Airbags8. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4294 ccm (262.02 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power282.00 PS (207 kW or 278 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque423.07 Nm (43.1 kgf-m or 312.1 ft.lbs) at 3400 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke91.1 x 82.5 mm (3.6 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 7-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1598 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1120 mm (44.1 inches)
Passenger space3030 litres (801 gallons)
Cargo space572 litres (151 gallons)
Optional cargo space1180 litres (312 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3
Climate controlAir condition.

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering. Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Power assisted steering.
Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsABS Antiblocking system (ABS). Antiblocking system (ABS). Antiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1765 kg (3,891.2 pounds)
Max weight with load1810 kg (3,990.4 pounds)
Towing weight1200 kg (2,645.5 pounds)
Overall length5020 mm (197.6 inches)
Overall width1840 mm (72.4 inches)
Overall height1500 mm (59.1 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2930 mm (115.4 inches)
Fuel capacity84.0 litres (22.19 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originJapan
Aprox price as new USD56565
Aprox price as new EUR72030
Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions278.0 g/km
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