Facts about Lexus LS400 Introduction
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During development, engineers built 450 prototype vehicles and logged over 1.5 million test miles to perfect the LS400 before its release.
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At launch, the LS400 was priced around $35,000, significantly undercutting comparable Mercedes-Benz and BMW models while offering similar or superior features.
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Introduced in 1989, the LS400 was powered by a newly developed 4.0-liter V8 engine producing 250 horsepower, rivaling established European luxury competitors.
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Toyota invested an estimated one billion dollars and employed over 60 engineers and designers over several years to develop the LS400 from scratch.
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Lexus engineered the LS400 with a drag coefficient of 0.29, making it one of the most aerodynamically efficient luxury sedans of its era.
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The Lexus LS400 debuted at the 1989 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, marking Toyota's entry into the luxury car market.