First Impressions 2008 Lexus LS460 L
Several things can be said about the Lexus LS460 series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The eight-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.
2008 Lexus LS460 L Specs
The restyled LS460 L is equipped with a 4.6-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota eight-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2007 version.
The fuel system for the 2008 LS460 is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
The LS460 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
Statistics
The dimensions of the LS460 L are 73.80 inches wide by 198.00 inches long. It sits 58.10 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 116.90 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $62,000 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $53,940. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.
The standard warranty period for the LS460 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 72 months or 70,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market.
Fuel Efficiency
The LS460 L received a miles-per-gallon rating of sixteen in-city driving and twenty four when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.
What We Think of the Lexus LS460
The 2007 model began the promise of the Lexus LS460. The 2008 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Lexus hopes that the LS460 L will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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Tags: 4-Door, L, Lexus LS460, Sedan, United States market