subject: Its a Strong V6 Engine for the 2010 Lexus IS 350 [print this page] Its a Strong V6 Engine for the 2010 Lexus IS 350
Lexus' entry level SUV, the IS 350 comes specialized for performance rather than for luxury attributes, meaning that it is well equipped for those demanding strength and handling over aesthetics. This rear-driven SUV has a large helping of horsepower (maximum 306 hp at 6,400 hp rpm) and torque (277 foot pounds at 4,800 rpm), the IS 350 sprints from 0 miles per hour (mph) to 60 mph in an above average 5.2 seconds. The 3.5 Liter, V6 engine is equipped with all the features you would expect from Lexus including variable valve and cam timing, four valves per cylinder, and dual overhead head cam. The bore on the engine is 94 and the stroke is 83.0 mm. The compression ratio is 11.8. This vehicle is well equipped to please even the most discerning of those who want style, luxury and utility.
The IS 350 runs on premium unleaded and delivers a fuel economy of 18 miles per gallon (mpg) in city driving and 25 mpg in highway conditions. The average gas mileage rating is 20 mpg. The average range of the vehicle on a tank of gasoline is an impressive 342 miles.
The critics at Edmunds.com appreciate the power in the car, but are somewhat reserved when it comes to the overall performance on the road. The editors at Edmunds.com affirm the IS as a luxury sport car and are impressed by how the engine powers it so well at every speed range. The performance of the car is also praised, although the critics note that Lexus is not known for vehicle handling in the order of Infiniti's or BMW's.
