Teach An New Dog Old Tricks? Lexus Debuts The quattro Inspired LS460 AWD In Moscow
Agent009 submitted on 8/27/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 2:41:49 PM
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Most of Lexus competitors have been proposing an All Wheel Drive version of their luxury sedan for years, so it was about time for the Japan-American manufacturer to come up with a similar version and there it goes: the LS460AWD.
Horrendous weather conditions? Fear no more, the AWD system and Torsen differentiel guarantee a high level of grip with up to 60% of the power sent to the rear wheel when necessary. Under the bonnet lies the 4.6L V8, good for 280KW (380HP) and loads of torque.
The Moscow Auto Show is the perfect place for Lexus to show off its technology, the Russian capital being filled with billionnaires.
Official PR:
The LS 460’s outstanding performance, sure-footed dynamic abilities and advanced active safety systems have been further strengthened by the addition of permanent all-wheel drive. The all-wheel drive system is a three differential configuration featuring a highly compact TORSEN® Limited Slip Differential (LSD) – shared with the LS 600h - which distributes drive torque between the front and rear axles with a 40:60 rear axle bias in torque distribution.
Editors Note: Most of Audi quattro vehicles have utilized the TORSEN® differentials since the 1980's.
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