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2003 Lexus LS 430
The 2003 Lexus LS 430 is a sedan. It has a 4.3-litre eight-cylinder engine producing 290 hp (216 kW), with a 5-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 6.1 seconds and top speed is 155 mph (249 km/h).
SPECS
| Make | Lexus | Model | LS 430 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2003 | Version / Trim | Lexus 2003 LS 430 |
| Body Style | Sedan | Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | Ext. Colour | Crystal White, Black Onyx, Millennium Silver Metallic, Smoky Granite Mica, Cashmere Beige Metallic |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | Japan |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | Transmission | Automatic 5-spd |
| Engine | 4.3L 8-cyl | Engine Size | 4,300 cc |
| Power | 290 hp / 216 kW | Torque | 434 Nm / 320 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 6.1 sec | Top Speed | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
| Fuel Economy | 17 mpg city / 23 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | Kerb Weight | 1,850 kg (4,079 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2003 SEDANS
Compared with other 2003 sedans in our database, its 290 hp is 22% more than the average 2003 sedan (238 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 1.6 seconds quicker than average, and it is 17% heavier than the typical sedan.
| 2003 Lexus LS 430 | Average 2003 sedans | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 290 hp | 238 hp (73 cars) | +22% |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 313 Nm (73 cars) | +38% |
| 0–60 mph | 6.1 s | 7.7 s (65 cars) | -21% |
| Top speed | 155 mph | 130 mph (65 cars) | +20% |
| Kerb weight | 1,850 kg | 1,585 kg (81 cars) | +17% |
| Engine size | 4,300 cc | 3,186 cc (81 cars) | +35% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2003 sedans with similar power to the 2003 Lexus LS 430.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Lexus LS 430 | 290 hp | 6.1 s | 1,850 kg |
| 2003 Jaguar XJ Sport | 294 hp | 6.5 s | 1,790 kg |
| 2003 BMW 540i | 282 hp | 6.2 s | 1,760 kg |
| 2003 Nissan Maxima | 265 hp | 6.5 s | 1,540 kg |
| 2003 Volvo S60 AWD | 258 hp | 8.5 s | 1,525 kg |
FEATURES
Air Conditioning
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Ventilated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Leather Seats
Power Front Seats
Memory Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Navigation System
Premium Audio
ABS
Electronic Stability Control
Traction Control
Airbags (Multiple)
Adaptive Cruise Control
Front Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Sensors
Alloy Wheels
Fog Lights
Keyless Entry