| 2009 Lexus LS 460 | | Engine
The Lexus LS 460’s engine has grown by .3 liters since the last generation. The unit is a modern V8, featuring 4 valves per cylinder and dual overhead camshafts. A technology that was launched on the Lexus LS 460 is Toyota’s VVT-iE. Designed for their luxury vehicles, this form of variable valve timing replaces the hydraulic actuator that advances and retards the intake camshaft timing with an electric motor. The switch from hydraulic to electric is much more precise, especially at lower engine speeds. All this technology produces a potent 380 HP and 367 lb-ft of torque from the 4.6 liter engine. With this much power the LS 460 never feels like it is out of breath.Transmission
The Lexus LS 460 also features the first 8 speed automatic transmission found in a production vehicle. The driver has a few options when it comes to shifting. First, the car can be driven like a traditional fully automatic vehicle. Second, with the shift lever moved over into the gate closest to the driver, the transmission will hold the engine RPM longer before shifting into the next gear, giving extra oomph whenever required. The gearbox can also be shifted manually, like a modern... | |
| | Spanish driver sues dead crash cyclist for damage | | This inconsiderate guy is suing the family of a dead cyclist that hit his luxury car during an accident!> Businessman Tomas Delgado says 17-year-old Enaitz Iriondo caused $20,500 of damage to his Audi A8 in the fatal 2004 crash in La Rioja region, the El Pais newspaper reported.> Delgado, who has faced no criminal charges for the incident, wants a further 6,000 euros to cover the cost of hiring another vehicle while his car was being repaired, El Pais said.This guy really makes me want to vomit and I hope that he would crash and paralyzed in his car and then he would know how to be nice to people.What do you think?More: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080125/od_nm/spain_driver1_dc;_ylt=AnuV8p_Gp8Cepao_vTXcjZ7tiBIF | |
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