98 LS400 vs. 04 LS430?
I owned a 98LS sometime ago, and i can confidentially say for sure the '04 feels quicker, especially off the line. Its hard to compare drivablity, considering the current condition of the car plays a big role, but the steering feels tighter and braking is stronger.
Best thing to do is drive them side to side. Driving the UL with air suspension felt a little different from my old LS due to reduced brake and acceleration dive for instance.
Best thing to do is drive them side to side. Driving the UL with air suspension felt a little different from my old LS due to reduced brake and acceleration dive for instance.
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Just for reference, the official numbers for the LS400 (2nd gen, 1st half) were 0-62 in 7.5s, but other sites are noting the 1998 (which had the 5-speed and more powerful engine) 0-60 of 6.6s.
So, not too much difference from the '04 LS I don't think.
So, not too much difference from the '04 LS I don't think.
I do remember the 98LS was extremely quick and powerful at the time of its introduction. Nothing short of a Mercedes V12 came close.
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According to Lexus, the 98-00 LS400 with its upgraded engine and transmission (290Hp Vs 260 and 5speed vs 4 on the 95-97) did 0-60 in 6.3 and the quarter in 14.7 or 14.9 I cant remember.
I do remember the 98LS was extremely quick and powerful at the time of its introduction. Nothing short of a Mercedes V12 came close.
I do remember the 98LS was extremely quick and powerful at the time of its introduction. Nothing short of a Mercedes V12 came close.
I really did not understand how Toyota came out with a 4.3L engine and could only muster the same numbers as the 4.0L. I guess the 430 got a much heavier butt.
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You very well might be right. The '98 numbers are not from Lexus but from some site I found. The 6.3 might just be right because I remember when the LS430 first came out, I was like "what the? bigger engine and same numbers?"...
I really did not understand how Toyota came out with a 4.3L engine and could only muster the same numbers as the 4.0L. I guess the 430 got a much heavier butt.
I really did not understand how Toyota came out with a 4.3L engine and could only muster the same numbers as the 4.0L. I guess the 430 got a much heavier butt.
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