Lexus LS 400 0–60 Times
The Lexus LS 400 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 9 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Road & Track and more.
The fastest tested Lexus LS 400 is the 1998 Lexus LS 400 Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.30 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.80 seconds at 97.0 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Lexus LS 400 is the 1990 Lexus LS 400 Sedan, which took 8.10 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.10 seconds at 89.3 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Lexus LS 400 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.37 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.52 seconds at 92.94 mph.
Fastest 0–60
6.30sec
1998 Sedan · stock
Average 0–60
7.37sec
Across 9 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
15.52sec
@ 92.9 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
8.10sec
1990 Sedan
Across 9 verified runs, the Lexus LS 400 ranges from 6.30 to 8.10 seconds 0–60, with a 7.37-second average.
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Lexus LS 400 Performance Overview
Introduced for 1990, the Lexus LS 400 established its performance profile around a naturally aspirated 1UZ-FE V8 and rear-drive gasoline sedan layout. Across 9 verified tests spanning 1990 to 1998, the model shows a steady, chronological improvement rather than abrupt jumps. Early XF10 cars (1990–1994) carried a 250-hp version of the 4.0-liter V8, with the 1990 Sedan reaching 60 mph in 8.1 seconds before the 1992 Sedan lowered that to 7.9 seconds.
The XF20 era, beginning in 1995, brought the same 1UZ-FE in progressively stronger 260- to 290-hp forms, and the LS 400's tested acceleration moved accordingly. A 1995 Sedan recorded 7.4 seconds to 60 mph, followed by a 1997 Sedan at 7.0 seconds. The peak came with the 1998 Sedan, which posted the model's quickest figures at 6.3 seconds to 60 mph and a 14.8-second quarter-mile at 97 mph. Average results across all tests land at 7.37 seconds to 60 mph and 15.52 seconds in the quarter-mile. In the data covered here, the LS 400 ends as a gasoline-only luxury sedan whose best late-XF20 results remain its benchmark.
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Lexus LS 400 0–60 Times by Generation: XF10 to XF20
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XF20 | 1995–2000 | 7.19s | 6.30s — 1998 Sedan | 7 | The XF20 generation (1995–2000) averaged 7.19 seconds to 60 mph across 7 tests, led by the 1998 Sedan at 6.30 seconds. Output ranged from 260 to 290 hp across 4.0L V8 configurations. |
| XF10 | 1990–1994 | 8.00s | 7.90s — 1992 Sedan | 2 | The XF10 generation (1990–1994) averaged 8.00 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1992 Sedan at 7.90 seconds. Output was 250 hp across 4.0L V8 configurations. |
XF20
1995–2000
Avg 0–60
7.19s
Fastest
6.30s
Tests
7
1998 Sedan
The XF20 generation (1995–2000) averaged 7.19 seconds to 60 mph across 7 tests, led by the 1998 Sedan at 6.30 seconds. Output ranged from 260 to 290 hp across 4.0L V8 configurations.
XF10
1990–1994
Avg 0–60
8.00s
Fastest
7.90s
Tests
2
1992 Sedan
The XF10 generation (1990–1994) averaged 8.00 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1992 Sedan at 7.90 seconds. Output was 250 hp across 4.0L V8 configurations.
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Lexus LS 400 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
9 tests · 5 years
▾
1998 Lexus LS 400
2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
6.35
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.90
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#01
1998 Lexus LS 400 Sedan
6.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.80s
¼ mi @ 97.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 6.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 97.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.0L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- Horsepower
- 290 hp
- Torque
- 300 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,870 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 13.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 23 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 9
#02
1998 Lexus LS 400 Sedan
6.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.00s
¼ mi @ 96.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 96.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.0L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- Horsepower
- 290 hp
- Torque
- 300 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,870 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 13.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 23 H / 16 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 9
How we verify Lexus LS 400 performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Lexus LS 400 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Lexus LS 400 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
0–60 →
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Lexus LS 400 performance FAQs
10 questions
The 1998 Lexus LS 400 runs 0-60 in 6.3 to 6.4 seconds across two stock tests. Both were sedan models with the 290-hp 1UZ-FE V8, rear-wheel drive, and a 3,870-pound curb weight. That makes the 1998 car the quickest LS 400 on record.
The fastest Lexus LS 400 on record is the 1998 Sedan, which reached 60 mph in 6.3 seconds. It also posted the quickest quarter-mile result for the model at 14.8 seconds at 97 mph. That run came from a stock example, so the overall fastest and fastest stock LS 400 are the same car.
The fastest stock Lexus LS 400 is the 1998 Sedan at 6.3 seconds from 0-60. Since all 9 recorded LS 400 tests are production vehicles and none are modified, that same 1998 car also stands as the quickest LS 400 overall. Its best quarter-mile run is 14.8 seconds at 97 mph.
Across 9 Lexus LS 400 tests, the average 0-60 time is 7.37 seconds. The average quarter-mile is 15.52 seconds at 92.9 mph. Recorded 0-60 results range from a quickest 6.3 seconds in a 1998 Sedan to a slowest 8.1 seconds in a 1990 Sedan.
The XF20 Lexus LS 400, covering 1995 to 2000, averages 7.19 seconds from 0-60 across 7 tests. The quickest XF20 on record is the 1998 Sedan at 6.3 seconds. Output for this generation ranges from 260 to 290 hp, and all recorded examples are naturally aspirated gasoline models.
The fastest XF20 Lexus LS 400 is the 1998 Sedan, which recorded a 6.3-second 0-60 time. That also makes it the fastest LS 400 overall. Within the 1995-2000 generation, XF20 cars average 7.19 seconds to 60 mph across 7 verified runs.
The XF10 Lexus LS 400, sold from 1990 to 1994, averages 8.0 seconds from 0-60 across 2 tests. Its quickest result is 7.9 seconds from a 1992 Sedan. Recorded XF10 cars make 250 hp and use naturally aspirated gasoline powertrains.
Yes. The second-generation XF20 LS 400 averages 7.19 seconds from 0-60, while the first-generation XF10 averages 8.0 seconds. The fastest XF20 run is 6.3 seconds from a 1998 Sedan, compared with 7.9 seconds for the quickest XF10, a 1992 Sedan.
The quickest 1998 Lexus LS 400 reached 60 mph in 6.3 seconds, while the slowest LS 400 result on record is the 1990 Sedan at 8.1 seconds. That puts the best 1998 run 1.8 seconds ahead to 60 mph. Both cars are stock sedans from the LS 400 lineup.
The fastest quarter-mile recorded for the Lexus LS 400 is 14.8 seconds at 97 mph from a 1998 Sedan. Across all 9 tests, the model averages 15.52 seconds at 92.9 mph in the quarter-mile. Another 1998 stock sedan also ran 15.0 seconds at 96 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Lexus LS 400 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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