Engine: 4.3-liter dohc 32-valve V8

Engine Options: 4.3-liter dohc 32-valve V8

Transmission: 6-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 6-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: dual frontal airbags, side-impact airbags, side-curtain airbags, knee airbags, 3-point seatbelts with force-limiting pre-tensioners, ABS, Brake Assist, Vehicle Skid Control, child restraint seat anchor brackets, tire-pressure monitor

Optional Safety Equipment: Pre-Collision System

Basic Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles

Assembled In: Tahara, Japan

Model Tested: Lexus LS 430 ($55,675)

Standard Equipment: electronic climate control, vehicle theft deterrent system, power windows with auto up/down for four windows and jam protection, power tilt/slide moonroof with auto open/close feature and jam protection, power rear sunshade, central locking system with keyless entry, auto dimming interior mirror, auto dimming dual exterior mirrors, power tilt and telescope steering wheel, three memory settings for driver's seat, steering wheel, exterior mirrors and shoulder belt adjustment, 178-watt AM/FM/CD six-disc in-dash changer with seven speakers, trip computer, tachometer, electric trunk and fuel door releases, first aid kit, tool kit, 17-inch alloy wheels with 225/55HR17

Options as Tested: Euro-tuned Sport Suspension with 18-inch wheels ($220) includes 245/45R18 summer tires; Modern Luxury Package ($4,980) includes Mark Levinson Audio, Lexus Navigation system with rear back-up camera and Bluetooth‚ front climate control seats, rear seat heaters, Intuitive Parking Assist

Destination Charge: 0

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: rear-wheel drive

Horsepower: 290 @ 5600

Torque: 320 @ 3400

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 18/25

Wheelbase: 115.2 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 197.4/72.0/58.7 inches

Track Front/Rear: 61.8/61.8 inches

Turning Cycle: 35.8 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 38.1/56.7/44.0 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 37.9/57.3/37.6 inches

Trunk Volume: 17.5 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent

Ground Clearance: 5.7 inches

Curb Weight: 3990 pounds

Towing Capacity: pounds

Tires: 245/45WR18 summer tires

Brakes: disc/disc with ABS, EBD and Brake Assist

Fuel Capacity: 22.2 Gallons