Lexus LS gets anti-crisis modification with V6 engine

The first three generations of Lexus LS sedan not provide customers a choice. The machine is offered in a single modification - with the V8 engine and rear-wheel drive. The latest generation of the account went in breadth, the Japanese than the gasoline version of the LS 460 introduced its all-wheel drive option, and even earlier - the hybrid LS 600h. But this is for full competition with the German trio is still not enough. The Germans there is the "budget" versions of the six under the hood.He's the struggle impose LS engine V6. The premiere of the modification should take place soon. Motor this - toyotovskaya "Six» 2GR-FSE, are equipped with a sedan Lexus IS 350 and GS 350. The engine has a capacity of 311 hp (377 N • m) and this indicator is second only to the new BMW 740i (326 hp), overtaking Mercedes S 350 (272 hp) and the Audi A8 3.2 (256 hp).Ctoit in mind that even Sedan LS and easy. Not Audi, of course (from 1640 kg), but the Lexus motor V8, for example, only 10 kg heavier than the BMW 740i - 1945 kg. And already with the Japanese V6 sedan will clearly be easier to "Bavarian", which should positively affect the dynamic and economic indicators. According to preliminary information, the base LS will be available before the end of this year. But the Germans still in their sleeves at least one more trump card. They have diesel engines. The Japanese also parry low price: "the budget» LS promises to be cheaper than traditional competitors.