Lexus LS Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

Quick notes on Lexus LS transmission

    • Drive: Rear wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: 10, CVT
    • Average torque: 475 Nm

Gearbox types in 2018 Lexus LS through generations

  • 500 V6 —10 (600 Nm)
  • 500h V6 —CVT (350 Nm)
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    500 V6 Automatic 10 Rear wheel drive - -
    500h V6 Automatic CVT Rear wheel drive - -
    Vehicle 500 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 10
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 500h V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears CVT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -

    Quick notes on Lexus LS transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 AT
      • Average acceleration: 5.4 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6400 rpm
      • Average torque: 493 Nm

    Gearbox types in 2012 Lexus LS through generations

  • 460 —8 AT (493 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 460 8 AT—5.4 s to 60 mph (5.7 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 460 8 AT—6400 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    460 Automatic 8 AT Rear wheel drive 6400 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 460
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on Lexus LS transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 AT, CVT
      • Average acceleration: 5.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6400 rpm
      • Average torque: 510 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2130 kg / 4697 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3075 kg / 6780 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2012 Lexus LS through generations

  • 460L V8 —8 AT (498 Nm)
  • 600h L V8 —CVT (522 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 460L V8 8 AT—5.4 s to 60 mph (5.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 600h L V8 CVT—5.5 s to 60 mph (5.8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 460L V8 8 AT—6400 rpm.
  • 600h L V8 CVT—6400 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    460L V8 Automatic 8 AT Rear wheel drive 6400 rpm. 69%
    600h L V8 Automatic CVT All wheel drive (4x4) 6400 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 460L V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 600h L V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears CVT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on Lexus LS transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: CVT, 8 AT
      • Average acceleration: 5.4 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6400 rpm
      • Average torque: 510 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2255 kg / 4972 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3290 kg / 7254 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2009 Lexus LS through generations

  • 600h L V8 —CVT (522 Nm)
  • 460L V8 —8 AT (498 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 600h L V8 CVT—5.4 s to 60 mph (5.7 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 600h L V8 CVT—6400 rpm.
  • 460L V8 8 AT—6400 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    600h L V8 Automatic CVT All wheel drive (4x4) 6400 rpm. 69%
    460L V8 Automatic 8 AT Rear wheel drive 6400 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 600h L V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears CVT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 460L V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on Lexus LS transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: CVT, 8 AT
      • Average acceleration: 5.4 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6400 rpm
      • Average torque: 493 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2253 kg / 4968 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3288 kg / 7250 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2009 Lexus LS through generations

  • 600h V8 —CVT (520 Nm)
  • 460 V8 —8 AT (466 Nm)
  • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 600h V8 CVT—6400 rpm.
  • 460 V8 8 AT—6400 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    600h V8 Automatic CVT All wheel drive (4x4) 6400 rpm. 69%
    460 V8 Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6400 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 600h V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears CVT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 460 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on Lexus LS transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 AT, CVT
      • Average acceleration: 5.7 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6400 rpm
      • Average torque: 509 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2115 kg / 4664 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3060 kg / 6747 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2007 Lexus LS through generations

  • 460 V8 —8 AT (498 Nm)
  • 600h V8 —CVT (520 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 460 V8 8 AT—5.4 s to 60 mph (5.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 600h V8 CVT—6 s to 60 mph (6.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 460 V8 8 AT—6400 rpm.
  • 600h V8 CVT—6400 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    460 V8 Automatic 8 AT Rear wheel drive 6400 rpm. 69%
    600h V8 Automatic CVT All wheel drive (4x4) 6400 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 460 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 600h V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears CVT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on Lexus LS transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: CVT, 8 AT
      • Average acceleration: 5.7 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6400 rpm
      • Average torque: 510 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2128 kg / 4692 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3073 kg / 6776 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2007 Lexus LS through generations

  • 600h L V8 —CVT (521 Nm)
  • 460L —8 AT (498 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 600h L V8 CVT—6 s to 60 mph (6.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 460L 8 AT—5.3 s to 60 mph (5.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 600h L V8 CVT—6400 rpm.
  • 460L 8 AT—6400 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    600h L V8 Automatic CVT All wheel drive (4x4) 6400 rpm. 69%
    460L Automatic 8 AT Rear wheel drive 6400 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 600h L V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears CVT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 460L
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on Lexus LS transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5600 rpm
      • Average torque: 417 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1835 kg / 4046 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2645 kg / 5832 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2004 Lexus LS through generations

  • 430 V8 —6 AT (417 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 430 V8 6 AT—6 s to 60 mph (6.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 430 V8 6 AT—5600 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    430 V8 Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 5600 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 430 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Lexus LS transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 Super ECT
      • Average acceleration: 6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5600 rpm
      • Average torque: 434 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1795 kg / 3958 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2605 kg / 5744 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2001 Lexus LS through generations

  • 430 V8 —5 Super ECT (434 Nm)
  • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 430 V8 5 Super ECT—5600 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    430 V8 Automatic 5 Super ECT Rear wheel drive 5600 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 430 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 Super ECT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Lexus LS transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 AT
      • Average acceleration: 6.6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5900 rpm
      • Average torque: 398 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1815 kg / 4002 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2625 kg / 5788 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1998 Lexus LS through generations

  • 400 V8 —5 AT (398 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 400 V8 5 AT—6.6 s to 60 mph (6.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 400 V8 5 AT—5900 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    400 V8 Automatic 5 AT Rear wheel drive 5900 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 400 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Lexus LS transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 4 AT
      • Average acceleration: 7.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5300 rpm
      • Average torque: 366 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1690 kg / 3726 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2455 kg / 5413 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1995 Lexus LS through generations

  • 400 V8 —4 AT (366 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 400 V8 4 AT—7.3 s to 60 mph (7.7 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 400 V8 4 AT—5300 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    400 V8 Automatic 4 AT Rear wheel drive 5300 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 400 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Lexus LS transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 4 AT
      • Average acceleration: 7.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5300 rpm
      • Average torque: 353 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1750 kg / 3859 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2560 kg / 5645 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1993 Lexus LS through generations

  • 400 V8 —4 AT (353 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 400 V8 4 AT—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 400 V8 4 AT—5300 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    400 V8 Automatic 4 AT Rear wheel drive 5300 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 400 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Lexus LS transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 4 AT
      • Average acceleration: 7.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5300 rpm
      • Average torque: 353 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1705 kg / 3760 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2470 kg / 5446 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1990 Lexus LS through generations

  • 400 V8 —4 AT (353 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 400 V8 4 AT—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 400 V8 4 AT—5300 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    400 V8 Automatic 4 AT Rear wheel drive 5300 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 400 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%