FEATURES


  1. OUTLINE


    1. 8AR-FTS Engine


      1. The 8AR-FTS engine is an in-line, 4-cylinder, 2.0-liter, 16-valve DOHC, turbocharged engine with intercooler. This engine is a Direct injection 4-stroke gasoline engine Superior version (D-4S) which uses both direct injection and port injection systems. In addition, this engine uses the Variable Valve Timing-intelligent Wide (VVT-iW) control, Variable Valve Timing-intelligent (VVT-i) control, Direct Ignition System (DIS), Electronic Throttle Control System-intelligent (ETCS-i). It has been developed to achieve high performance, quietness, fuel economy and clean emissions.

        Item Specification
        No. of Cyls. & Arrangement 4-cylinder, In-line
        Valve Mechanism 16-valve DOHC, Chain Drive (with VVT-iW and VVT-i)
        Fuel System Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection (SFI) D-4S
        Displacement

        cm3(cu. in.)

        		 1998 (121.9)
        Maximum Output kW@rpm (HP@rpm) 180 @ 5800
        Maximum Torque N*m@rpm (ft.*lbf@rpm) 350 @ 1650 to 4400

      2. This engine uses ESTEC D-4ST.

        Tech Tips


        • Economy with Superior Thermal Efficient Combustion (ESTEC): An engine series which achieves thermal efficiency (fuel economy) improvements through continuous improvements to engine combustion.

        • Direct injection 4 stroke gasoline engine Superior version with Turbo (D-4ST): A direct injection technology which uses a system to comprehensively perform supercharging control for the D-4S system and turbocharger to achieve a higher dimension of high tumble flow and turbo pressure control by optimizing the cylinder head ports and shape of the piston faces. As a result, fuel economy and low-speed torque are achieved.

    2. 2GR-FKS Engine


      1. The 2GR-FKS engine is a V-type, 6-cylinder, 3.5-liter, 24-valve DOHC engine. This engine is a Direct injection 4-stroke gasoline engine Superior version (D-4S) which uses both direct injection and port injection systems. In addition, this engine uses the Variable Valve Timing-intelligent Wide (VVT-iW) control, Variable Valve Timing-intelligent (VVT-i) control, Direct Ignition System (DIS), Electronic Throttle Control System-intelligent (ETCS-i). It has been developed to achieve high performance, quietness, fuel economy and clean emissions.

        Item Specification
        No. of Cyls. & Arrangement 6-cylinder, V-type
        Valve Mechanism 24-valve DOHC, Chain Drive (with VVT-iW and VVT-i)
        Fuel System Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection (SFI) D-4S
        Displacement

        cm3(cu. in.)

        		 3456 (210.9)
        Maximum Output [EC-NET] kW@rpm 232@6600
        Maximum Torque [EC-NET] N*m@rpm

        380@4800 to 4900*1

        380@4800*2

        *1: Except destination package for South Korea

        *2: Destination package for South Korea

    3. AA81E Automatic Transmissions


      1. An AA81E 8-speed automatic transmission is used.

        Transmission Type AA81E
        Gear Ratio 1st 4.596
        2nd 2.724
        3rd 1.863
        4th 1.464
        5th 1.231
        6th 1.000
        7th 0.824
        8th 0.685
        Reverse 4.056

    4. Suspension


      1. A Double-wishbone type independent suspension is used for the front.

      2. A Multi link type independent suspension is used for the rear.

        B0071ZL

    5. Steering


      1. The Electric Power Steering (EPS) system uses a motor and a reduction mechanism that are built into the steering gear housing to generate assist torque, in order to assist the driver's steering effort.

      2. A Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) system is used. This system controls the turning angle of the front wheels in accordance with the vehicle speed. As a result, excellent ease of steering operation and vehicle stability have been achieved, from the low-speed to the high-speed range.

      3. A Lexus Dynamic Handling (LDH) system is used, which consists of the Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) system, which controls the turning angle of the front wheels, and the Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) system, which controls the turning angle of the rear wheels. The LDH system integrates and controls the VGRS system, DRS system and Electric Power Steering (EPS) system, which controls steering torque, thus achieving both vehicle reaction performance appropriate to the driver's intention and superior vehicle stability.

        B0072AXC01
        *A Models with Lexus Dynamic Handling System - -
        *1 Power Steering ECU Assembly *2 ECM
        *3 Power Steering Link Assembly *4

        BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY


        • SKID CONTROL ECU
        *5 Rear Steering Control ECU - -

      4. A Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) system, which controls the turning angle of the rear wheels, is used.

        B007299C02
        *1 Rear Steering Link Assembly *2 Rear Steering Control ECU

    6. Brake

      Item Specification
      Front Brake Type Ventilated Disc
      Rotor Size (D x T)*1 mm (in.) 334.0 x 30.0 (13.1 x 1.18)
      Rear Brake Type Ventilated Disc
      Rotor Size (D x T)*1 mm (in.) 310.0 x 18.0 (12.2 x 0.71)
      Brake Control System ABS with EBD, Brake Assist, TRC, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), VSC and Cooperative Control with EPS*2 or VSC+*3 and Hill-start Assist Control

      *1: Diameter x Thickness

      *2: Models for general countries

      *3: Models for Europe