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Lexus LS460

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Lexus LS460

4-door 5-seater sport utility vehicle (SUV), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 4608 cm3 / 281.2 cu in / 281.2 cu in, 283.0 kW / 379.5 hp / 379.5 hp @ 6400 rpm / 6400 rpm / 6400 rpm, 493.0 N·m / 363.6 lb·ft / 363.6 lb·ft @ 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm, automatic 8-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph top speed, consumption 11.8 l/100km / 23.9 mpg-UK / 19.9 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)LexusIssued from2008
ModelLS460Issued until
SerieLSNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerLexusCountryAU,UK,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesport utility vehicle (SUV)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)510 l / 18.01 cu ft / 18.01 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)2690 l / 95.00 cu ft / 95.00 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)430 l / 15.19 cu ft / 15.19 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length5040 mm / 198.4 in / 198.4 inTotal (curb) weight1945 kg / 4288 lb / 4288 lb
Width1880 mm / 74.0 in / 74.0 inDry weight
Height1480 mm / 58.3 in / 58.3 inLoad capacity175 kg / 386 lb / 386 lb
Wheelbase2980 mm / 117.3 in / 117.3 inGross (max.) weight2120 kg / 4674 lb / 4674 lb
Track frontTowing weight1588 kg / 3501 lb / 3501 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity84 l / 18.5 UK gal / 22.2 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.69  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.3Frontal area (A)2.37 m2 / 25.5 sq ft / 25.5 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.71 m2 / 7.6 sq ft / 7.6 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)17.6 kW / 23.6 hp / 23.6 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves32
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore87.5 mm / 3.44 in / 3.44 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke75.0 mm / 2.95 in / 2.95 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.17
Fuel supplyElectronic fuel injection (EFI)Engine displacement4608 cm3 / 281.2 cu in / 281.2 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity450.99 cm3/cylinder / 27.521 cu in/cylinder / 27.521 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio11.8 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power283.0 kW / 379.5 hp / 379.5 hp at 6400 rpm / 6400 rpm / 6400 rpm
AspirationMax. torque493.0 N·m / 363.6 lb·ft / 363.6 lb·ft at 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)138.9 kW / 186.2 hp / 186.2 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output61.4 kW/l / 1.350 bhp/cu in / 1.350 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque107.0 N·m/l / 0.94 lb·ft/cu in / 0.94 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears8
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)5.40 s / 5.40 s / 5.40 sPower-to-weight ratio197.9 kW/ton / 149.9 bhp/ton / 149.9 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)11.8 l/100km / 23.9 mpg-UK / 19.9 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions276 g/km / 444 g/mi / 444 g/mi (est.)
  Range712 km / 442 mi / 442 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignment
SteeringSteering detailsPower assisted steering Traction control. Electronic stabilisation program (ESP). Power assisted ste
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft
Suspension frontWishbone (A-arm, control arm)Suspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front235/50-R18Tyres rear235/50-R18
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system), EBD (electronic brake-force distribution), ASC (automatic stabilisation control)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Lexus LS460

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