The history of luxury cars has got a new entry from Lexus by the name Lexus LS 600h. This is the ultimate luxury car that you can call energy efficient as well. In the past, Lexus was not a choice for people looking for luxury cars. The officials said that the luxury car buyers will have a budget and Lexus doesn’t have a car for one. Now, you can test drive the ultimate luxury car Lexus LS 600h from Lexus and it has a six figure cost perfect for any luxury car.
Features
Apart from the luxury look for feel, the car has many advantages. It is the luxurious hybrid car that has a 5liter V8 petrol engine that is mounted longitudinally along with an electric motor that has a large capacity battery pack, innovatively designed. While most luxury cars are not generally suitable for drive within the city with extensive fuel consumption, Lexus LS 600h switches to the electric engine providing energy conservation when driven at lower speeds. As a result, the emissions are low and this is the first ultimate luxury car that has been qualified for Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle (SULEV). On high speed highways, the V8 engines drive the car.
The brand new V8 engine has two injectors per cylinder providing excellent torque for the car. It also has Lexus dual VVT-i intake that is variable and also has exhaust valve timing system. This car has the first motor driven camshaft that operates at different temperatures and engine speeds. The speciality of Lexus LS 600h is its V8 engine that is not present in other luxury cars.
Highest level of safety is assured in this ultimate Lexus LS 600h luxury car. Lexus already has introduced pre-crash safety system in its previous car versions and this system is further improved and incorporated in the new Lexus LS 600h. The advanced obstacle detection system is unique and it can detect the obstructions well ahead of time using stereo camera and millimeter-wave radar. The driver monitoring system can be used to monitor the driver’s attitude and can signal if the driver may possibly collide.
The long wheel base provides comfortable spacing and legroom. The rear seats are heated and air conditioned and comfortable leg and foot rests are provided. Gentle treatment to the back and shoulders is provided by a unique massage system. Lexus LS 600h provides utmost comfort for anybody traveling. DVD player, retractable ceiling mounted screen and 5.1 home theater sound provide perfect entertainment while driving the car. The air conditioning system is automatic and can adjust the temperature depending on the heat prevailing inside.
Technical specifications:
Body: four door sedan
Standard Engine:
5.0 litres V8 engine
Variable camshaft/valve timing
Four valves per cylinder
Cylinders: 8
Torque: NL@NL
Horse Power: 438@NL
Fuel system and type:
Hybrid electric/gasoline
Multi port fuel injection
Fuel economy on city and highway: 20 - 22
Turbo: No
Compression: 11.8:1
EPA Class: Large
Valves Configuration: Dual overhead cam/ Twin Overhead cam