Lexus LS

Full-size luxury car (F)

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	May 1989 – present
Class	Full-size luxury car (F)
Body style	4-door saloon
Layout	unbulleted list
Engine	3968 cc 1UZ-FE V8
Transmission	4-speed A341E automatic
Wheelbase	2814 mm (110.8 in)
Length	4996 mm (196.7 in)
Width	1821–1829 mm
Height	1405–1415 mm
Weight	1705–1750 kg
Assembly	Japan: Tahara, Aichi (Tahara plant)
Generations	E720, E054, E044, E77, E32, E394, E116, E722, E73, E730, A55, V8, V6, F40, F10, F1, S460, C801, A617, C47, B4, F6, F7, B478, A45, A98, C67, F9, A48, A341, V791, D91, W126, E4, A143, F932, A257, C0, A96, F948, S400, A06, D115, F20, D0, A91, F473, F0, F66, A3, D510, F65, E0, F81, D987, A340, A650, A28, A03, F30, S430, A761, F41, G60, A80, L110, N4, F46, F45, S600, C1, A33, A480, F50, V35, R10, L65, M50, L310, S500, A50, L10, S350, X83, V10, V20, S300, V240, F5, K0, W140, D1, Q45, D30, E9, D900, B6, B862, B121, O0, C40, A2, C857, G1, S168, N200, J2

At a Glance

Brand	Lexus
Class	Full-size luxury car (F)
Body style	4-door saloon
Production	May 1989 – present
Founded	1989
Country	Japan

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Lexus — Brand Guide, History & Model Overview

Founded1989
FounderToyota Motor Corporation
HeadquartersNagoya, Japan
CountryJapan
Models listed17

About Lexus

Lexus is the luxury division of Toyota, launched in 1989, renowned for exceptional build quality, quiet refinement, reliability and pioneering hybrid luxury.

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Lexus was founded in 1989 by Toyota Motor Corporation, and is headquartered in Nagoya, Japan. Over the decades the brand has grown from its early roots into a name recognised by drivers around the world, shaped by its engineering choices, design language and the people who build and drive its cars.

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Mission: To deliver amazing experiences through craftsmanship and omotenashi hospitality.

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We currently list 17 Lexus models with full specifications, dimensions and owner reviews, including Lexus CT, Lexus ES, Lexus GS.

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