the Lexus LS 500 has a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 engine
with an output of 416 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque
the engine features a newly developed piston with a lip shape on the piston top
to help realize low emissions and quiet operation when the engine is cold
the 10-speed automatic transmission is re-calibrated to keep
the engine in a more responsive area of its power band
in the RWD variant the LS 500 accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds
the available AWD system features a Torsen limited-slip center differential
to further enhance grip, traction and cornering stability
the torque distribution can vary from 31 percent front / 69 percent rear on dry roads
to as much as 48 percent front / 52 percent rear on slick surfaces
in the F SPORT version of the LS, the garnish of the sub-radiator grilles
wraps around to the sides to underline the vehicle’s wide stance
other F SPORT elements include a dedicated color for the spindle grille
and 20-inch alloy wheels with 245/45 RF20 front
and 275/40 RF20 rear tires in either summer performance or all-season compounds