LEXUS LS400 by Tamiya

Making its debut in October of 1989, the Toyota company's flag-ship automobile "Lexus LS400" is their first attempt in the status-car market. Toyota's half century of automotive manufacturing experience is integrated into this outstanding trendsetter. The carefull atenttion paid to exterior surface details enables the vehicle to achieve remarkable aerodynamic performance with a low 0.29 Cd figure. Underneath the smooth flowing body lies a 3968cc, all-aluminum, DOHC V-8 cylinder, 32 valve engine capable of 250 horsepower. This awesome power is transmitted via an electronically controlled 4-speed automatic tranmission that proveds rapid acceleration. In addition, an innovating feature called the "traction control system" is used to limit wheelspin on slick surfaces, allowing the vehicle to maintain stable traction during adverse foul weather driving conditions. Race-bred double wishbone suspensions is used all around, including four vented disk brakes that use one of the most advanced anti-lock braking systems available. The same degree of ingenuity is reserved for the car's interior as well. Tastefully appointed fine grain leather finishes an California Walnut trim provide the passengers with a feeling of warmth and luxury, plus the utmost in driving and riding comfort. Toyota has brilliantly combined motoring pleasure, safety and performance into a breathtaking world-class prestige-car.