subject: Check Out the Engine Options for the 2010 Lexus LS 460 [print this page] Check Out the Engine Options for the 2010 Lexus LS 460
The 2010 Lexus 460 is a luxury sedan equipped with a 90o V8 engine. This engine is formed from an all aluminum block and head. Its displacement is 4.6 liters and features direct and port sequential fuel injection. This engine has four cams and utilizes Lexus' dual variable valve timing with intelligence. It also has electronic intake valve timing for maximum performance. The compression ratio of this engine is 11.8 to 1. This powerful engine has a maximum horsepower rating of 380 hp which is supplied at an engine speed of 6,400 rpm. The engine's maximum torque is 367 foot pounds, provided at an engine speed of 4,100 rpm. With this engine, the Lexus LS 460 has gained certification as an Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle (ULEV II). A nice addition for anyone seeking an environmentally friendly luxury car.
Acceleration for this vehicle is not a problem. 4.6 liter engine powers an eight speed transmission to move the automobile from a standstill (0 mph) to 60 mph is an exceptional 5.4 seconds. The mile time for the LS 460 is a very quick 13.0 seconds. The top speed of this vehicle is electronically limited to 130 mph. Even with all this power and agility, the fuel economy of the LS 460 is rated at 16 miles per gallon (mpg) city and 24 mpg when cruising on the highway. The combined EPA fuel economy estimate for this car is 19 mpg.
Although the Lexus LS 460 is an outstanding vehicle, some automotive critics such as Edmunds.com suggest that the sedan may lack enough excitement to compel customers to select it over some of its European competitors.
