LS 460/460 L AWD officially confirmed (debut at Moscow Motor Show; U.S. 10/08)
08-28-08, 05:21 AM
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I have ordered LS 460 AWD
I'm from Moscow. I've already ordered LS 460L AWD. Just two week before the Moscow show. Thak you very mach for your forum. I learn that it is possible to have AWD LS car. I order car of 2009. I'll receive it about end of april 2009. The price for it is about $173000. I compared S-class and Lexus. Lexus wins because of reliability. AWD is a good advantage on snow road. Lines for servises for S-class in Moscow are up to 8 month. Lexus has about 1 month. MB has 2 year warranty period, Lexus has 3 year. Tomorow I'll visit the show. If it interesting I'm ready to make photos of LS AWD.
Best regards Boris.
Best regards Boris.
08-28-08, 11:24 AM
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LS 460 AWD and LS 460 L AWD for the US market in October 2008
http://pressroom.lexus.com/Releases/...T2008082879174
Lexus Offers All-Wheel Drive Performance on its LS 460 and LS 460 L Flagship Luxury Sedans
08/28/2008
August 28, 2008 - Torrance, CA - Lexus has announced the addition of all-wheel drive (AWD) versions of its flagship luxury sedan, the LS 460 and long-wheelbase LS 460 L. The 2009 model year expands Lexus' AWD lineup, making the LS 460 the fourth luxury sedan to offer AWD performance following the IS 250, GS 350 and LS 600h L.
The AWD versions of the LS 460 and LS 460 L will utilize a drivetrain almost identical to their hybrid counterpart, the LS 600h L. The AWD system features a highly compact center TORSEN® Limited-Slip Differential (LSD) that distributes drive torque between the front and rear wheels. In normal driving conditions, the front and rear torque distribution ratio is set at a rear-bias 40:60, but it can instantly and optimally vary between 30:70 and 50:50 depending on driving conditions, thus helping to ensure excellent traction performance and driving stability.
The AWD LS 460 and LS 460 L are powered by a 4.6-liter V8 mated to the world's first eight-speed automatic transmission, identical to their rear-wheel drive equivalent. The AWD versions will produce 357 horsepower and 344 lb.-ft of torque and can accelerate from zero-to-60 mph in about 5.9 seconds.
In addition to the luxury, convenience and safety features found on the current LS 460, both AWD versions will come standard with air suspension, Variable Gear-Ratio Steering (VGRS), and Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS). The computer-controlled AVS system continuously adjusts shock-absorber damping rates to help provide comfort and handling precision. The VGRS system selects the steering gear ratio according to vehicle speed, enhancing responsiveness and driver control. VGRS also partners with the Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) system, making minor steering adjustments to help improve control during challenging road conditions.
The AWD models will also come standard with 18-inch wheels with all-season tires, a wood and leather-trimmed heated steering wheel and power rear sunshade for added luxury.
The 2009 LS AWD models will be available in dealerships in October 2008.
08/28/2008
August 28, 2008 - Torrance, CA - Lexus has announced the addition of all-wheel drive (AWD) versions of its flagship luxury sedan, the LS 460 and long-wheelbase LS 460 L. The 2009 model year expands Lexus' AWD lineup, making the LS 460 the fourth luxury sedan to offer AWD performance following the IS 250, GS 350 and LS 600h L.
The AWD versions of the LS 460 and LS 460 L will utilize a drivetrain almost identical to their hybrid counterpart, the LS 600h L. The AWD system features a highly compact center TORSEN® Limited-Slip Differential (LSD) that distributes drive torque between the front and rear wheels. In normal driving conditions, the front and rear torque distribution ratio is set at a rear-bias 40:60, but it can instantly and optimally vary between 30:70 and 50:50 depending on driving conditions, thus helping to ensure excellent traction performance and driving stability.
The AWD LS 460 and LS 460 L are powered by a 4.6-liter V8 mated to the world's first eight-speed automatic transmission, identical to their rear-wheel drive equivalent. The AWD versions will produce 357 horsepower and 344 lb.-ft of torque and can accelerate from zero-to-60 mph in about 5.9 seconds.
In addition to the luxury, convenience and safety features found on the current LS 460, both AWD versions will come standard with air suspension, Variable Gear-Ratio Steering (VGRS), and Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS). The computer-controlled AVS system continuously adjusts shock-absorber damping rates to help provide comfort and handling precision. The VGRS system selects the steering gear ratio according to vehicle speed, enhancing responsiveness and driver control. VGRS also partners with the Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) system, making minor steering adjustments to help improve control during challenging road conditions.
The AWD models will also come standard with 18-inch wheels with all-season tires, a wood and leather-trimmed heated steering wheel and power rear sunshade for added luxury.
The 2009 LS AWD models will be available in dealerships in October 2008.
08-28-08, 01:28 PM
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About drag race. For sure the AWD car spends some power for more complicated transmission. Because of this the RWD car should be faster on long distance trip. But when it starts on the drag it can use 4 wheels to accelerate. In case of RWD the car could start to drift and electronics will reduce the power. For my point of view it depends of road conditions.
08-28-08, 01:38 PM
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Probably trying to maintain those all-important EPA & SULEV fuel consumption numbers down, as the AWD will generate efficiency losses with the extra gearing, as well as the additional vehicle weight. On the 600, this was never an issue as it was equipped with AWD and the Hybrid setup from the start.
08-28-08, 02:03 PM
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About drag race. For sure the AWD car spends some power for more complicated transmission. Because of this the RWD car should be faster on long distance trip. But when it starts on the drag it can use 4 wheels to accelerate. In case of RWD the car could start to drift and electronics will reduce the power. For my point of view it depends of road conditions.
Drag race from 0 - 180 Km/hr (VSC OFF) for both.
Who would steal the lead ?
&
Who would finish First ?
08-28-08, 03:55 PM
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Good that they offer AWD for both LWB & SWB 
, but I still prefer my RWD version, lighter & more power, I just don't drive it when it snows 
(just a few days this coming winter, hopefully ...)
, but I still prefer my RWD version, lighter & more power, I just don't drive it when it snows (just a few days this coming winter, hopefully ...)
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