LEXUS LS 400: THE LEGENDARY LUXURY CAR THAT CHANGED LEXUS FOREVER
Introduction The Lexus LS 400 is one of the most important cars in Lexus history. Introduced in 1989 as the flagship model that launched the Lexus brand, the LS 400 was built to compete with the world's leading luxury sedans. Lexus spent years developing the car, focusing heavily on refinement, comfort, quality, quietness, and engineering. The result was a luxury sedan that quickly gained worldwide attention and helped establish Lexus as a serious competitor in the luxury-car market. The story of the LS 400 began years before the Lexus name appeared on the car. Toyota launched an ambitious project to develop a luxury vehicle capable of competing directly with established European luxury brands. The project took about six years and involved thousands of engineers and technicians, hundreds of prototypes, extensive testing, and attention to even the smallest details. The Legendary V8 Engine The original LS 400 was powered by a 4.0-liter V8 engine. The engine was designed to deliver sm...