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2013 Lexus LS 600hL

2013 Lexus LS 600hL

2013 Lexus LS 600hL

For 2013 the Lexus flagship is the LS600hL with hybrid drive. It combines the power of 389 hp V8 from the LS 460 with an electric engine to power the front wheels.

Hybrid-specific characteristics using blue accent s in front headlamps, front and rear “L” badges,
“HYBRID” side badging, taillamps, “600h” in rear “LS 600h L” badge, engine cover

The car comes in either four or five seat configuration weighing in at 5,115 or 5,202 lbs.

In Detail

type Series Production Car
price ¥/td> ¥10,900,000
engine 2UR-FSE V8
position Front, Longitudinal
aspiration Natural
valvetrain 4 Valves per Cyl w/VVT-iE
fuel feed D-4S Direct Injection
displacement 5000 cc / 305.12 in³
bore 93.98 mm / 3.7 in
stroke 89.41 mm / 3.52 in
compression 11.8:1
power 290.1 kw / 389 bhp @ 6400 rpm
specific output 77.8 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 167.53 bhp per tonne
torque 522.0 nm / 385 ft lbs @ 4000 rpm
body / frame Unitary Steel
driven wheels AWD
wheel type split seven-spoke
front tires 245/45R19
rear tires 245/45R19
front brakes Ventilated Discs w/4-Piston Calipers
rear brakes Ventilated Discs w/2-Piston Calipers
front wheels F 48.3 x 20.3 cm / 19 x 8 in
rear wheels R 48.3 x 20.3 cm / 19 x 8 in
steering Rack & Pinion w/Electronic Assist
f suspension Multi-Link w/Air Suspension
r suspension Multi-Link w/Air Suspension
curb weight 2322 kg / 5115 lbs
weight distro 52 % / 48 %
wheelbase 3091 mm / 121.7 in
front track 1615 mm / 63.6 in
rear track 1610 mm / 63.4 in
length 5207 mm / 205 in
width 1875 mm / 73.8 in
height 1481 mm / 58.3 in
top speed ~209.17 kph / 130 mph electronically limited
0 – 60 mph ~5.5 seconds
drag 0.27 Cd
fuel econ epa 12.38 L/100 km or 19 mpg-us
city fuel econ epa 10.23 L/100 km or 23 mpg-us
hwy fuel econ epa 11.76 L/100 km or 20 mpg-us
fuel capacity 84.03 litres or 22.2 gal.