1997 Lexus LS 400: trims, real prices & how to pick yours
3 builds left the factory as a 1997 LS 400, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.
- 1 main configurations
- 693 vehicles built
- 6 for sale right now
Which LS 400 is yours?
Enter a VIN — the 17 characters on the windshield or the title — and we’ll match it to its exact factory configuration, typical price and equipment.
Works with any VIN — a different year or model takes you straight to its own page.
Pick your LS 400
Safety, in plain English
What JT8BH28F-V means
JT8
BH28F
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V
- JT8
- the World Manufacturer Identifier Lexus registered — assembled in Japan
- BH28F
- together encode the LS line — Sedan, 4L 8cyl — as Lexus filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
- V
- in position 10 — model year 1997
- 9, 11–17
- differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number
2 rare configurations — mostly fleet, export or irregular VIN patterns. Fewer than 20 known vehicles each.
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