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2018 Lexus LS
$75,000 - $84,220Starting MSRP



Caviar
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
21 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Automatic w/OD
Body Type
Sedan
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
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Specs
EPA Classification: Midsize Cars
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6
Displacement: 3.5 L/210
Fuel System: Port/Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 416 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 442 @ 1600
Drivetrain: All Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 10
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 4.92
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 3.15
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 2.35
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.88
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.46
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.19
Reverse Ratio (:1): 5.17
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 2.76
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.79
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 27
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 4905
Suspension Type - Front: Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Multi-Link
Brake Type: 4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 15.7
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 14.1
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P245/45VR20
Rear Tire Size: P275/40VR20
Spare Tire Size:
Front Wheel Size (in): 20 X 8
Rear Wheel Size (in): 20 X 8
Spare Wheel Size (in):
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material:
Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 19.7
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 21.7
Wheelbase (in): 123
Length, Overall (in): 206.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 74.8
Height, Overall (in): 57.9
Track Width, Front (in): 64.2
Track Width, Rear (in): 64.4
Min Ground Clearance (in):
Trunk Volume (ft³): 17
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 99.4
Front Head Room (in): 37.3
Front Leg Room (in): 41
Front Shoulder Room (in): 58.8
Front Hip Room (in): 55.5
Second Head Room (in): 37.3
Second Leg Room (in): 38.9
Second Shoulder Room (in): 56.4
Second Hip Room (in): 55.1
Vehicle Name: Lexus LS
Body Style: Sedan
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 8.4
Pricing
This model has 6 different trims.
MSRP
$84,220
Invoice
$77,481
Description
3.5 L/210, 416 @ 6000, Automatic w/OD
Fuel Economy
This model has 6 different trims.
City
18 MPG
Hwy
27 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
Description
3.5 L/210, 416 @ 6000, Automatic w/OD
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