2003 Lexus LS 430 specifications

2003 Lexus LS 430 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2925 mm 115.2 inches
Track/tread (front) 1575 mm 62 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1575 mm 62 inches
Length 5005 mm 197 inches
Width 1830 mm 72 inches
Height 1470 mm 57.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.71
Kerb weight 1830 kg 4034 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 84 litres 18.5 [22.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.25
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Toyota
Engine code 3UZ-FE
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 4.3 litre
4293 cc
(261.975 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 91 × 82.5 mm
3.58 × 3.25 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.1
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
32 valves in total
maximum power output 282 PS (278 bhp) (207 kW)
at 5600 rpm
maximum torque 417 Nm (308 ft·lb) (42.5 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output 48.3 kW/litre
65.7 ps/litre
64.8 bhp/litre
1.06 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 97.13 Nm/litre
1.17 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction aluminium block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.5:1
Fuel system Bo L-Jetronic fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1220.6 kPa (177 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 536.63 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 6.3 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
154.02 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 PS/kg
113.28 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 kW/kg
151.91 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.83 kg/kW
14.75 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 17.3/33.2/24.8 UK mpg urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km16.3/8.5/11.4 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre6.1/11.8/8.8 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG17.3/33.2/24.8 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG14.4/27.6/20.7 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions 270.0 g/km NEDC
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK) M
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 3.600
Turning circle
Front suspension I.DW.
Rear suspension I.DW.
Wheel size front 7½J x 18
Wheel size rear 7½J x 18
Tyres front 245/45 R 18
Tyres rear 245/45 R 18
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 315 mm
Rear brake diameter 310 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 6 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.58
Final drive ratio 3.62
general
Carfolio.com ID115511
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 41.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2003 Lexus LS 430 added 2003-11-02.
Last modified 2019-10-06.

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