Lexus announces GS460, V10 planned for new GS-F?

Posted Thu Aug 30 2007 11:34 AM by Kenneth Hall

Lexus has added a new model to its GS lineup, the new GS460 powered by the same 1UR-FSE 4.6L V8 engine as in the LS flagship. However, the GS doesn’t receive the new direct injection system used in the LS, meaning power levels are slightly down. The engine in the GS460 develops its max power of 342hp (255kW) at 6,400rpm and torque of 459Nm (339lb-ft) at 4,100rpm, which is enough to see the new sedan reach 60mph from rest in 5.4 seconds and a top speed of 149mph.

As for the next GS model due in 2010, new reports suggest that a GS-F performance saloon may be in the works with a 5.0L V10 heading its way. Engineers will be using technology derived from Toyota’s F1 engines and mechanicals developed for the LF-A supercar. Toyota engineers have been testing a new 5.0L V10 engine in prototypes for its upcoming LF-A, and rumor has it that it may also make an appearance in the new GS.

Toyota is yet to confirm the car but that hasn’t stopped the guys from

Reader Comments

Thu Aug 30 2007 11:55 AM
Gojira says

Doesn't the GS already have ventilated seats?
Thu Aug 30 2007 1:47 PM
biturbo says

They can put a V16 in those Lexus, they are still boring bland and ugly.
Thu Aug 30 2007 8:05 PM
Toyota_Luver says

A toyota V10???? This is their first attempt though, which means they have zero experience with a large motor like that. As much as I like Toyota, they are getting over their heads. I'll take something with more prestige, like the M5 V10 or even better Audi S8 with the Lamborghini sourced V10.
Thu Aug 30 2007 9:25 PM
Ronny B. says

Toyota_Luver, Toyota have been using V12 engines in Japan for years, they definitely have experience with large motors. You really think a company the size of Toyota can't get the best engineers in the world to develop a new V10 engine? It also developed V10 race engines for its formula one cars before they were downgraded to V8s.

'zero experience' - i think that better describes you mate.
Fri Aug 31 2007 12:50 AM
surok says

and you claim you love toyota...
Tue Nov 11 2008 9:01 PM
b59 says

toyota also ran a v12 le mans car in 1999

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