Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 3 recorded runs

Lexus LS 430 0–60 Times

The Lexus LS 430 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 3 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.

The fastest tested Lexus LS 430 is the 2004 Lexus LS 430 Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.90 seconds at 95.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Lexus LS 430 is the 2001 Lexus LS 430 Sedan, which took 6.6 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.00 seconds at 95.3 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Lexus LS 430 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.43 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.87 seconds at 95.10 mph.

Fastest 0–60 6.3sec 2004 Sedan
Average 0–60 6.43sec Across 3 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 14.87sec @ 95.1 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 6.6sec 2001 Sedan
2004 Lexus LS 430

Across 3 verified runs, the Lexus LS 430 ranges from 6.3 to 6.6 seconds 0–60, with a 6.43-second average.

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Lexus LS 430 0–60 times by model year

3 tests · 2 years

2004

Lexus LS 430 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.35 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.80 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#01
2004 Lexus LS 430 Sedan
6.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.90s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.90 sec
Trap Speed
95.0 mph
Engine
4.3L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
16 C / 23 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 3
2004 Lexus LS 430 Sedan
#02
2004 Lexus LS 430 Sedan
6.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.70s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.70 sec
Trap Speed
95.0 mph
Engine
4.3L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
16 C / 23 H / 20.2 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#2 of 3
2004 Lexus LS 430 Sedan

2001

Lexus LS 430 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 6.60 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.00 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#03
2001 Lexus LS 430 Sedan
6.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.00s ¼ mi @ 95.3 mph
0–60 mph
6.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.00 sec
Trap Speed
95.3 mph
Engine
4.3L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
16 C / 23 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#3 of 3
2001 Lexus LS 430 Sedan

How we verify Lexus LS 430 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 430 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Lexus LS 430 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Lexus LS 430 performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Lexus LS 430 on record is the 2004 Lexus LS 430 Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 6.3 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 14.90 seconds at 95.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Lexus LS 430 is the 2001 Lexus LS 430 Sedan, which takes 6.6 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 15.00 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 3 verified runs, a Lexus LS 430 reaches 60 mph in 6.43 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 14.87 seconds at roughly 95.1 mph.
We have verified test data for 2 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver and Motor Trend. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend

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 430 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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