2021 Lexus LS 500 specifications

2021 Lexus LS 500 data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3124 mm 123 inches
Track/tread (front) 1637 mm 64.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1634 mm 64.3 inches
Length 5235 mm 206.1 inches
Width 1900 mm 74.8 inches
Height 1450 mm 57.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.68
Kerb weight 2130 kg 4696 lb
Weight distribution 53% front
fuel tank capacity 82.2 litres 18.1 [21.7] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.28
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer Toyota
Engine code V35A-FTS
Cylinders V 6 in 60° vee
Capacity 3.4 litre
3445 cc
(210.227 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 85.5 × 100 mm
3.37 × 3.94 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.86
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output 422 PS (416 bhp) (310 kW)
at 6000 rpm
maximum torque 599 Nm (442 ft·lb) (61.1 kgm)
at 1600-4800 rpm
Specific output 90 kW/litre
122.4 ps/litre
120.8 bhp/litre
1.98 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 173.88 Nm/litre
2.1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.48:1
Fuel system direct petrol injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 2185 kPa (316.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 574.17 cc
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor twin turbochargers
Intercooler
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
198.02 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.2 PS/kg
145.64 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 kW/kg
195.31 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.2 bhp/kg
0.09 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
6.87 kg/kW
11.47 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 18/29/22 US MPG EPA city/highway/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km13.1/8.1/10.7 l/100km city/highway/combined
km/litre7.7/12.3/9.4 km/l city/highway/combined
UK MPG21.6/34.8/26.4 UK MPG city/highway/combined
US MPG18.0/29.0/22.0 US MPG city/highway/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 2.900
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 8 x 19
Wheel size rear 8 x 19
Tyres front 245/50 R 19
Tyres rear 245/50 R 19
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 356 mm
Rear brake diameter 333 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 10 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.6
Final drive ratio 2.76
general
Carfolio.com ID775192
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 27.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2021 Lexus LS 500 added 2022-11-16.
Last modified 2022-11-16.
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