Lexus LS 2000 4.3 petrol description
Sedan Lexus LS 2000 430 V8 has been produced from January, 2000 to December, 2003. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 4.3 litres, which produces power of 290 horsepower on 5600 rpm - this is the most powerfull Lexus LS 2000 - 2003 version and torque 434 Nm (Newton metres) on 3400 revolutions per minute.
This 8-cylinder 32-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard.
More engine specs
This Lexus LS 4.3 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 5.8 litres.
Lexus LS 2000 430 V8 has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and Aisin AW35-51LS automatic gearbox with 5 gears. With proper servicing, Aisin AW35-51LS gearbox has an average lifespan (mileage before needing serious repairs or rebuild) of 350,000 km.
The maximum speed of this car is 240 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Lexus LS 2000 430 V8 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 11 litres per 100km (9.1 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Lexus LS 2000 - 2003 version, city fuel economy - 12.8 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 8.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 84 litres or 22.19 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 760 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 940 kilometers on highway.
Lexus LS 2000 430 V8 technical data
| Model: | Lexus LS 430 V8 | ||
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| Body style: | Sedan | ||
| Production period: | 2000. January ... 2003. December | ||
| Engine: | 4293 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
| Power: | 290 HP ON 5600 RPM | Torque: | 434 NM ON 3400 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
| Maximum speed: | 240 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | no data |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 (combined) 12.8 (urban) 8.8 (highway) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres (22.2 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 5.00m (length) 1.83m (width) 1.47m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | ||
| Seats: | 5 seats | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 571 litres | ||
| Gross weight: | 2350 kg | ||
Lexus LS 2000 430 V8 engine 3UZ-FE
| Engine displacement | 4292 cm3 |
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| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 91 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 82.5 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 |
| Camshaft drive | Timing belt Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher. However, the timing belt change interval for a particular engine is long enough to be comparable to the life of some engine chains. More service info |
| Timing belt change interval | 100,000 km |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Lexus LS 2000 430 V8 oil type | 5W-30, 5W-40 |
| Oil capacity | 5.8 litres (6.1 quarts) More service info |
| Power | 280 - 305 HP ON 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 - 440 NM ON 3400 RPM |
| Engine manufacturer | Toyota |
| Start of production (year) | 2000 |
| Duration of production | 13 years |
| Engine also used on | Lexus GS Lexus SC |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
All Lexus LS sedan [2000 - 2003] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
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Lexus LS 2000 4.3 430 V8
Dec 2000 — Nov 2003 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds |
4.3 Petrol | 281 HP | 12.1 l/100km |
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Lexus LS 2000 4.3 430 V8
Most powerfull version (290 HP) |
4.3 Petrol | 290 HP | 11.0 l/100km |