Overview
The 2012 Lexus LS Base is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 2nd December 2009 classified as a USF40R MY10. The Lexus LS is regarded as a large car built in Japan with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $41,900.
This Lexus LS is powered by a 4.6L engine that has 280 kW of power (at 6400 rpm) and 493 Nm of torque (at 4100 rpm) via an Eight-speed Automatic transmission. Lexus claims the LS Base uses 11.1L/100km of Premium Unleaded Petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 261g of CO2.
The Lexus LS measures 1465mm (57.7 inches) in height, 5030mm (198.0 inches) in length, 1875mm (73.8 inches) in width with a 2970mm (116.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1945kg (4288.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The LS Base comes standard with 245/45 R19 front tyres and 245/45 R19 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 48 month, 100,000 km warranty.
The 2012 Lexus LS Base has a 149mm ground clearance with a 2000kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 2.937.
The VIN number can be found on the Centre Eng Bay Scuttle and the compliance plate is located on the Lower Pass Side Centre Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to JTHBL46F%05123456.
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Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | MULTI POINT F/INJ |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 4608 |
| Size (L) | 4.6L |
| Cylinders | - |
| Camshaft | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 32 |
| Power | 280kW |
| Power RPM | 6400 |
| Torque | 493Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | 11.8 |
| Transmission | 8 SP AUTOMATIC |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 2.937 |
| Suspension Front | - |
| Suspension Rear | - |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | REAR WHEEL DRIVE |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 11.1 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Tank Size (L) | - |
| Fuel Type | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL |
| e10 Compatible | unknown |
| CO2 Combined | 261 |
| CO2 Urban | - |
| CO2 Extra Urban | - |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC - VENTILATED |
| Tyre Front | 245/45 R19 |
| Tyre Rear | 245/45 R19 |
| Front Rim Size | 8x19 |
| Rear Rim Size | 8x19 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1465 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 5030 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1875 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 149 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2970 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 10.8 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1945 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 2495 |
| Track Front (mm) | 1610 |
| Track Rear (mm) | 1615 |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 2000 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 750 |
| Country Of Origin | JAPAN |
|---|---|
| Number of Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 15 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | Centre Eng Bay Scuttle |
| VIN Number | JTHBL46F%05123456 |
| Warranty KMs | 100 |
| Warranty Months | 48 |
| Discontinued Date | 2012-12-31 |
| ANCAP Rating | - |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | - |