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| GENERAL | |
| Model | 2008 Lexus LS 600h L 4dr Sdn |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| Passenger Doors | 5 |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 |
| MSRP | $119400.00 |
| Destination Charge | $1895.00 |
| Warranty | |
| WarrantyInfo | Basic: 4 Years/80,000 km Drivetrain: 6 Years/110,000 km Corrosion: 6 Years/Unlimited km Emissions: 4 Years/80,000 km Roadside Assistance: 4 Years/Unlimited km |
| Vehicle | |
| EPA Classification | Mid-Size |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Gas/Electric V8 |
| Displacement | 5.0L/303 |
| Fuel System | DI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 389 @ 6400 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 385 @ 4000 |
| Transmission | |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 1 |
| Trans Description Cont. | ECVT |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | - TBD - |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | - TBD - |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.916 |
| Mileage | |
| EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) | 10.6 |
| EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) | 9.1 |
| Electrical | |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0? F (Primary) | - TBD - |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | - TBD - |
| Cooling System | |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) | - TBD - |
| Weight Information | |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 5049 |
| Suspension | |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Air |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Air |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) | - TBD - |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) | - TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) | - TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) | - TBD - |
| Brakes | |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 13.0 x - TBD - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 12.0 x - TBD - |
| Tires | |
| Front Tire Size | P245/45R19 |
| Front Tire Size | P235/50R18 |
| Rear Tire Size | P245/45R19 |
| Rear Tire Size | P235/50R18 |
| Spare Tire Size | P245/45R19 |
| Spare Tire Size | P235/50R18 |
| Wheels | |
| Front Wheel Size (in) | 19 x 8.0 |
| Front Wheel Size (in) | 18 x 7.5 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | 19 x 8.0 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | 18 x 7.5 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) | 19 x 8.0 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) | 18 x 7.5 |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Steering | |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 11.7-18.4 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.3-3.7 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 39.4 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) | - TBD - |
| Fuel Tank | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (L) | 84.0 |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase (in) | 121.7 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 202.8 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 73.8 |
| Height, Overall (in) | 58.3 |
| Track Width, Front (in) | 63.4 |
| Track Width, Rear (in) | 63.4 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 5.3 |
| Liftover Height (in) | - TBD - |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |
| Trunk Volume (ft?) | 11.8 |
| Interior Dimensions | |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 |
| Passenger Volume (ft?) | 103.0 |
| Front Head Room (in) | 38.0 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 43.7 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 58.5 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | 55.4 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.9 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | - TBD - |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 56.4 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 56.7 |
| Second Hip Room (in) | 55.5 |
| Summary | |
| Vehicle Name | LS 600h L |
| Body Style | 4-Door Sedan |
| EXTERIOR | |
| Pwr tilt moonroof w/sunshade | |
| LED headlamps-inc: adaptive front lighting system, light control system, auto leveling, washers | |
| Front fog lamps | |
| LED tail lamps | |
| Front/rear acoustic glass | |
| Water repellent front door glass | |
| High solar energy absorbing window glass | |
| Body-colour electrochromic pwr heated mirrors-inc: memory, reverse auto tilt, puddle lamps | |
| Rain-sensing variable intermittent windshield wipers w/de-icer | |
| INTERIOR | |
| Leather seat trim | |
| Climate-controlled pwr front bucket seats-inc: 16-way pwr driver seat, 12-way pwr passenger seat, pwr lumbar, 3-position driver seat memory, adjustable headrests | |
| Climate-controlled pwr rear seats w/memory | |
| Carpeted floor mats | |
| Driver footrest | |
| Front centre console | |
| 4-spoke wood & leather-trimmed pwr tilt/telescopic heated steering wheel-inc: audio controls, auto tilt away w/memory | |
| Electronic analog gauges w/TFT multi-function display-inc: tachometer, water temp gauge, outside temp gauge | |
| Warnings-inc: low fuel, low engine oil, low coolant level, low washer fluid, door ajar | |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | |
| Pwr windows-inc: auto-up/down, variable speed | |
| Pwr door locks w/lockout protection | |
| Hard drive-based navigation system w/voice recognition | |
| Advanced parking guidance system (APGS)-inc: backup camera, clearance & backup sensor | |
| Retained accessory pwr | |
| Cruise control | |
| Smart key system w/(1) wallet-size key card | |
| Pwr fuel lid release | |
| Pwr doors | |
| Pwr trunk open/close | |
| Anti-theft system w/engine immobilizer | |
| HomeLink universal transceiver | |
| AM/FM stereo w/in-dash 6-disc CD/DVD changer-inc: Mark Levinson reference surround sound, 450-watt amplifier, MP3/WMA capability, aux audio input, auto sound levelizer (ASL), radio data system (RDS), Bluetooth capability, hard disk drive, (19) speakers | |
| Diversity antenna | |
| Glass-imprinted antenna | |
| Dual-zone auto climate control system-inc: dust filter, pollen filter, deodorizing air filter, soft-touch heater controls | |
| Rear seat heater ducts | |
| Digital clock | |
| Upper & lower glove boxes | |
| Cigarette lighter | |
| Accessory pwr outlets | |
| Front/rear cup holders | |
| Electrochromic rearview mirror | |
| Pwr rear sunshade | |
| Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors | |
| LED map lamps | |
| Front seatback pockets | |
| Wood & leather-trimmed shift knob | |
| Cargo net | |
| Cargo mat | |
| MECHANICAL | |
| 5.0L DOHC 32-valve V8 hybrid engine-inc: variable valve timing w/intelligence (VVT-iE) | |
| Electronic throttle control system w/intelligence (ETCS-i) | |
| Direct injection system (DIS)-inc: dual knock sensors, 2-way direct cylinder & port injection | |
| Acoustic control induction system (ACIS) | |
| Push button engine start | |
| Dual-mode electronically controlled continuously variable (ECVT) transmission w/sequential multi-mode shifter | |
| Vehicle dynamics integrated management (VDIM) system-inc: vehicle stability control (VCS), traction control (TRAC) | |
| All wheel drive | |
| Independent multi-link adaptive variable front air suspension-inc: anti-dive & anti-squat geometry | |
| Independent multi-link adaptive variable rear air suspension | |
| Front/rear anti-vibration subframe | |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | |
| P245/45R19 all-season tires | |
| Full-size spare tire | |
| 19" aluminum wheels w/locks | |
| Electric pwr rack & pinion steering w/variable gear ratio steering | |
| 4-wheel pwr ventilated disc brakes | |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | |
| Electronically controlled brake system (ECB)-inc: electronic brake force distribution (EBD), brake assist (BA), electric parking brake (EPB) | |
| Stainless steel exhaust system w/dual integrated chrome tailpipe diffusers | |
| SAFETY | |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | |
| Electronically controlled brake system (ECB)-inc: electronic brake force distribution (EBD), brake assist (BA), electric parking brake (EPB) | |
| Dual front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) w/passenger occupancy classification indicator | |
| Front seat-mounted/rear side-impact airbags | |
| Front/rear side curtain airbags | |
| Dual front knee airbags | |
| All-position 3-point seat belts | |
| Front/rear seatbelt pretensioners & force limiters | |
| Pwr adjustable B-pillar shoulder belt anchors | |
| Vehicle dynamics integrated management (VDIM) system-inc: vehicle stability control (VCS), traction control (TRAC) | |
| First aid kit | |