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Lexus LS430

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Lexus LS430

4-door 5-seater sport utility vehicle (SUV), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 4293 cm3 / 262.0 cu in / 262.0 cu in, 208.0 kW / 278.9 hp / 278.9 hp @ 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm, 417.0 N·m / 307.6 lb·ft / 307.6 lb·ft @ 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm, automatic 7-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, consumption 16.2 l/100km / 17.4 mpg-UK / 14.5 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)LexusIssued from2008
ModelLS430Issued until
SerieLSNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerLexusCountryAU,UK,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesport utility vehicle (SUV)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)552 l / 19.49 cu ft / 19.49 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)2690 l / 95.00 cu ft / 95.00 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)573 l / 20.24 cu ft / 20.24 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length5030 mm / 198.0 in / 198.0 inTotal (curb) weight1840 kg / 4057 lb / 4057 lb
Width1840 mm / 72.4 in / 72.4 inDry weight
Height1480 mm / 58.3 in / 58.3 inLoad capacity500 kg / 1102 lb / 1102 lb
Wheelbase2930 mm / 115.4 in / 115.4 inGross (max.) weight2340 kg / 5159 lb / 5159 lb
Track frontTowing weight2000 kg / 4409 lb / 4409 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance180 mm / 7.1 in / 7.1 inFuel capacity84 l / 18.5 UK gal / 22.2 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.72  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.3Frontal area (A)2.31 m2 / 24.9 sq ft / 24.9 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.69 m2 / 7.5 sq ft / 7.5 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)17.3 kW / 23.1 hp / 23.1 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves32
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore91.1 mm / 3.59 in / 3.59 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke82.5 mm / 3.25 in / 3.25 in
Fuel detailsunleaded 95Bore/Stroke ratio1.1
Fuel supplyInjectionEngine displacement4293 cm3 / 262.0 cu in / 262.0 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity537.75 cm3/cylinder / 32.816 cu in/cylinder / 32.816 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio11.0 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power208.0 kW / 278.9 hp / 278.9 hp at 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm
AspirationMax. torque417.0 N·m / 307.6 lb·ft / 307.6 lb·ft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)83.2 kW / 111.6 hp / 111.6 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output48.5 kW/l / 1.065 bhp/cu in / 1.065 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque97.1 N·m/l / 0.85 lb·ft/cu in / 0.85 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears7
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio153.8 kW/ton / 116.5 bhp/ton / 116.5 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)16.2 l/100km / 17.4 mpg-UK / 14.5 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions281 g/km / 452 g/mi / 452 g/mi
  Range519 km / 322 mi / 322 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering detailsPower assisted steering Traction control. Electronic stabilisation program (ESP).
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft
Suspension frontWishbone (A-arm, control arm)Suspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system), EBD (electronic brake-force distribution), ASC (automatic stabilisation control)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Lexus LS430

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