Lexus GS 460 V8 Engine
With the fuel tank of 18.8 gallons, the GS 460 has a driving range of almost 320 miles on a single fill-up. The combined average fuel economy is 20 mph which is good for a car of its class. Running on premium unleaded fuel, the fuel economy of the Lexus GS 460 is rated as 17 miles per gallon (mpg) in city driving and 24 mph on the highway. The quarter mile time for the GS 460 is an impressive 13.9 seconds.
Acceleration for the Lexus GS 460 takes the car from 0 mph to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds. Lexus' multi point fuel injection combines with their Variable Valve Timing with intelligence and electronic intake valve control (VVT-iE) to maximize fuel efficiency and engine power regardless of the operating environment. The compression ratio is 11.8 to 1. The power from this engine is derived from an all aluminum engine with a 94 mm bore and an 83 mm stroke.
Four valves per cylinder combine to generate torque of 339 foot pounds is delivered at 6,600 rpm. The engine delivers a maximum 342 horsepower at an engine speed of 6,200 revolutions per minute (rpm) to power an eight speed automatic transmission. This rear wheel drive luxury sedan has the power it needs to move through steep hills with little effort. The V8 is expected to be discontinued for the 2011 model year. For the last time, the 2010 Lexus GS 460 comes equipped with a 4.6 liter dual overhead cam (DOHC) V8 engine.
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