Especificaciones y análisis del Lexus LS
Power
381HP
Torque
493Nm
Consumption
11.1l/100
Emissions
261g/km
0-100 km/h
5.7s
Top Speed
250km/h
Weight
2020kg
Price
113,490€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 8v
RWD
5 / 4 doors
505 L
84 L
280 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Lexus LS 460 Ambassador · 381 CV (2008-2010)
General description
The 2007 Lexus LS 460 is not just a luxury sedan; it is the materialization of the 'omotenashi' concept, Japanese hospitality brought to the automobile. It represents the pinnacle of Lexus engineering, a flagship designed to challenge the German titans with a secret weapon: a silence and ride smoothness that border on the supernatural, powered by a majestic V8 engine.
Driving experience
Driving the LS 460 is like gliding on a magic carpet. The outside world fades away, enveloped in an almost absolute silence broken only by the distant whisper of its 381-horsepower V8 when demanded. The acceleration is forceful yet incredibly progressive, without any abruptness. The 8-speed transmission, a pioneer in its time, is imperceptible. It doesn't seek sporty thrills but aims to offer a first-class journey, a rolling sanctuary that isolates you from stress and immerses you in a state of pure serenity.
Design and aesthetics
Its exterior design is a statement of restrained elegance. It is large and imposing but shuns ostentation, preferring fluid lines and a serene presence that inspires respect. However, it is inside where the soul of the LS 460 is revealed. Every surface is clad in fine woods and exquisite leathers, assembled with a craftsmanship that borders on obsession. It is a space that not only looks luxurious but feels like a personal refuge, designed down to the last millimeter for the comfort of its occupants.
Technology and features
Ahead of its time, the LS 460 was the first car in the world to be equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission, a milestone that sought maximum efficiency and smoothness. Beyond that, it incorporated a technological arsenal at the service of comfort and safety, such as adaptive air suspension, a Mark Levinson sound system that turned the cabin into a concert hall, and one of the first automatic parking systems. The technology here is not an ornament; it is a tool to make life on board easier and more pleasant.
Competition
In the pantheon of great sedans, the Lexus LS 460 faced European royalty: the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the BMW 7 Series, and the Audi A8. While its German rivals often placed a greater emphasis on dynamism and sportiness, the Lexus played in its own league, offering an alternative focused on bombproof reliability, unparalleled ride comfort, and a level of silence that its competitors simply could not replicate.
Conclusion
The Lexus LS 460 is an automotive masterpiece, a car for those who understand luxury not as ostentation, but as the ultimate expression of refinement, quality, and inner peace. It is a choice of the heart and mind, a vehicle that ages with astonishing dignity and remains, to this day, an absolute benchmark in comfort. Owning one is to enjoy one of the most relaxing and pleasant driving experiences ever created.