Benchmark : LEXUS-LS400

Automotive Body Structure Course by

Dr. Donald Malen and Noboru Kikuchi

University of Michigan

Department of Mechanical Engineering

 

 

General Information

1995 Lexus LS 400
VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
General Information:

Manufacturer Lexus
Nameplate LS 400
Place of Manufacture Tahara, Japan
Body Style 4 Door Sedan
Seating Capacity 5 Passenger
EPA Class Full size luxury
Price Range (approx.) $53,593-$57,828

Body Data:

Construction     Unibody
Material Steel
Weight Distribution (%F/R) 53.7/46.3
Length     4996.2 mm(196.7 in)
Width     1828.8 mm(72.0 in)
Height     1419.9 mm(55.9 in)
Wheelbase 2849.9 mm(112.2 in)
Curb Weight 1655.6 kg(3650 lbs) manufacturer痴 base figure

Engine and Running Gear:

Engine Information 260 HP, 4.0 L DOHC V8 RWD
Suspension (Front) Independent double wishbone, gas pressurized
shocks with stabilizer bar
Suspension (Rear) Independent double wishbone, strut rods with
            stabilizer bar
Wheels 16.0 in X 7.0 Alloy
Tire Size P225/60R 16

 

Photos of Body-in-White

biw.jpg (30351 bytes) front.jpg (28682 bytes) side.jpg (25827 bytes) floor.jpg (37214 bytes) rear.jpg (28563 bytes)

 

Sub-Assembly of Lexus-LS400

side_assembly

rear_assembly

floor_assembly

 

Side Frame of Lexus-LS400

A Pillar Section

Rocker Section

C Pillar Lower Section

Roof Rail Section

 

Various Sections of Lexus-LS400

Front Schock Tower Section

Mid-Rail Section

Mid-Rail Front Section

No 1 Cross Member Section

No 2 Cross Member Section

No3 Cross Member Section

No4 Cross Member Section

No5 Cross Member Section

Rear Section

Upper Rail Section