Lexus reimagines its global flagship sedan with the all new 2018 LS
11 Jan 2017|2,214 views
It is possible that no single car has, upon introduction, upended its category as decisively as the first Lexus LS did when it launched the luxury brand 28 years ago. Now, Lexus is about to repeat history with the introduction of the all new, fifth generation LS flagship sedan for 2018, unveiled at the 2017 North American International Auto Show.
Longer and lower than the car it replaces, the all new LS debuts a strikingly bold design with a coupe-like silhouette. A new driver-centric performance feel comes from building the LS on the company's all new global architecture for luxury vehicles. This premium rear-wheel drive platform, an extended version of the one used for the stunning new Lexus LC 500 coupe, will offer a more dynamic experience on the road while further elevating renowned Lexus comfort.
For both high power and excellent fuel efficiency, Lexus designed an all new 3.5-litre V6 engine specifically for the new LS, with all new twin turbos developed through the company's F1 technology. The new LS engine offers the output one would expect in a flagship sedan - 415bhp and 599Nm of torque, sizeable gains over the current LS model's V8. The long stroke and optimised stroke-to-bore ratio contribute to high speed combustion and the efficiency of the twin turbos, which assist the LS with a projected 0-100km/h time of 4.5 seconds.
It is possible that no single car has, upon introduction, upended its category as decisively as the first Lexus LS did when it launched the luxury brand 28 years ago. Now, Lexus is about to repeat history with the introduction of the all new, fifth generation LS flagship sedan for 2018, unveiled at the 2017 North American International Auto Show.
Longer and lower than the car it replaces, the all new LS debuts a strikingly bold design with a coupe-like silhouette. A new driver-centric performance feel comes from building the LS on the company's all new global architecture for luxury vehicles. This premium rear-wheel drive platform, an extended version of the one used for the stunning new Lexus LC 500 coupe, will offer a more dynamic experience on the road while further elevating renowned Lexus comfort.
For both high power and excellent fuel efficiency, Lexus designed an all new 3.5-litre V6 engine specifically for the new LS, with all new twin turbos developed through the company's F1 technology. The new LS engine offers the output one would expect in a flagship sedan - 415bhp and 599Nm of torque, sizeable gains over the current LS model's V8. The long stroke and optimised stroke-to-bore ratio contribute to high speed combustion and the efficiency of the twin turbos, which assist the LS with a projected 0-100km/h time of 4.5 seconds.
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