2018 Lexus LS 500 - Lexus LS 2018 / ALL-NEW Lexus LS 500 HD

Lexus LS "Forged from Precision" Radical new design with coupe-like silhouette, yet spaciousness of prestige sedan  New platform for greatest-ever LS agility and comfort  All-new twin-turbo V6 with 415 horsepower  10-speed automatic transmission  All-new available Lexus Advanced Safety Package  New level of flagship luxury in every aspect  Interior inspired by traditional Japanese aesthetics  On sale in U.S. near the end of 2017 2018 Lexus LS Basic Specifications Vehicle type: Full size premium luxury sedan Engine: 3.5-liter V6, direct fuel injection, twin turbochargers Layout: Front engine, RWD and AWD Transmission: 10-speed automatic Horsepower: 415 Torque: 442 Wheelbase: 123 in. (3,125 mm) Overall length: 206.1 in. (5,235 mm) Height: 57.1 in. (1,450 mm) Width: 74.8 in. (1,900 mm) Wheels: 19 or 20-inch Longer, Lower, Wider – and More Exciting: Longer and lower than the sedan it replaces, the all-new LS debuts a strikingly bold design with a coupe like silhouette punctuated by the Lexus design language. A new driver-centric performance feel comes from building the LS on the company’s all-new global architecture for luxury vehicles (GA–L). A Flagship Reborn: Just as the original LS launched the Lexus brand, the all-new 2018 LS continues the brand’s more dynamic direction. Each generation of LS sedans leading up to this iteration advanced luxury, craftsmanship, performance and safety in their own way, with the most recent also introducing a far more emotional design and engaging on-road performance. Vehicle Dynamics: More than ever before, luxury sedan drivers demand greater handling agility and performance feel without sacrificing comfort. It’s one of the most difficult balances to achieve in a vehicle, yet the new Lexus global architecture for luxury vehicles (GA–L) meets the challenge. The new platform debuted in the LC 500 coupe and now, with a longer wheelbase, underpins the new LS. To enhance center of gravity height and weight distribution, the new LS has a wide and low design. LS Performance and Smoothness Redefined: Twin-Turbo V6 and 10-Speed Transmission: For both high power and excellent fuel efficiency, Lexus designed an all-new 3.5-liter V6 engine specifically for the new LS with all-new twin turbos developed through the company’s F1 technology. This new engine in the LS is indicative of the more dynamic approach being taken by Lexus, offering V8-level power without sacrificing fuel economy—all while minimizing noise and vibration. The new LS engine offers the output one would expect in a flagship sedan: 415 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque, sizeable gains over the current LS model’s V8. The long stroke and optimized stroke-to-bore ratio contribute to high-speed combustion and the efficiency of the twin turbos, which assist the LS with a projected 0-60 time of 4.5 seconds (RWD). Crafting a Unique Identity: “The LS is the flagship of the Lexus brand,” said chief designer, Koichi Suga. “More than any other model, it emb