FEATURES


  1. OUTLINE


    1. 8GR-FKS


      1. The 8GR-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 Dual Variable Valve Timing-intelligent (Dual 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.

        Engine Type 8GR-FKS
        Item No. of Cyls. and Arrangement 6-cylinder, V-type
        Valve Mechanism 24-valve DOHC, Chain Drive (with Dual VVT-i)
        Fuel System Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection (SFI) D-4S
        Displacement 3456 cm3 (210.9 cu. in.)
        Max. Output 232 kW @ 6600 rpm
        Max. Torque 380 N*m @ 4800 to 4900 rpm

    2. Automatic Transmission


      1. AGA0E automatic transmission is used.

    3. Suspension


      1. An Adaptive Variable Suspension system (AVS) is used.*

        Tech Tips

        *: Models with Adaptive Variable Suspension system (AVS)

      2. An air suspension system is used.*

        Tech Tips

        Models with air suspension system.

      3. A multi-link type suspension is used for the front.

      4. A multi-link type suspension is used for the rear.

    4. Brake Control System


      1. The following brake control functions are provided:


        • Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

        • Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)

        • Brake assist

        • Traction Control (TRC)

        • Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)

        • Steering cooperative control

        • Hill-start assist control

        • Brake hold function

    5. Front Brake


      1. A ventilated disc brake is used.

    6. Rear Brake


      1. A ventilated disc brake is used.

    7. Parking Brake


      1. A duo servo inner drum type parking brake is used.

      2. An electric parking brake system is used.

    8. Steering


      1. Power tilt, power telescopic and Electric Power Steering (EPS) systems are used.

      2. A Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) system is used.

      3. A Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) system is used.

      4. The 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.

        Tech Tips

        *: Models with LEXUS Dynamic Handling (LDH) system

    9. Drive Mode Select


      1. The drive mode select is a function where control characteristics switches of the powertrain (engine control system), chassis [Adaptive Variable Suspension system (AVS)*1, Electric Power Steering (EPS) system, LEXUS Dynamic Handling (LDH) system*2] and air conditioning (air conditioning system) are integrated. This function optimally controls each system according to the driving mode selected by the driver.

        Tech Tips

        *1: Models with AVS

        *2: Models with LEXUS Dynamic Handling (LDH) system

        B0056P6C01
        *A Models with AVS *B Models without AVS
        *1 Drive Mode Select (Satellite Switch Set) - -

      2. Each drive mode of the drive mode select is provided with the following control characteristics:

        Models with AVS
        Drive Mode Powertrain Chassis Air Conditioning
        AVS EPS System

        LDH System*

        		Air Conditioning System
        Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal
        Comfort Normal Comfort Normal Normal Normal
        Eco Eco Normal Normal Normal Eco
        Sport S Power1 Normal Normal Normal Normal
        Sport S+ Power2 Sport Sport Sport Normal

        *: Models with LDH system

        Models without AVS
        Drive Mode Powertrain Chassis Air Conditioning
        EPS System Air Conditioning System
        Normal Normal Normal Normal
        Eco Eco Normal Eco
        Sport Power Sport Normal

      3. The control characteristics in each drive mode are as follows:

        Models with AVS
        Drive Mode Control Characteristics
        Normal Performs control for normal driving.
        Eco Performs control for driving with improved fuel efficiency by generating torque more gently than Normal mode according to accelerator pedal depression while suppressing air conditioning cooling and heating operations.
        Sport S Improves accelerator response by controlling the transmission and engine to perform control for driving that requires powerful acceleration.
        Sport S+

        Comprehensively controls the AVS, VDIM, EPS system and LDH system*in addition to the transmission and engine control system of Sport S mode to ensure maneuverability and stability to perform control for sporty driving.
        Comfort Mainly uses the lower damping force range with the Adaptive Variable Suspension System (AVS) compared to Normal mode, performing control to achieve a comfortable ride.

        *: Models with LDH system

        Models without AVS
        Drive Mode Control Characteristics
        Normal Performs control for normal driving.
        Eco Performs control for driving with improved fuel efficiency by generating torque more gently than Normal mode according to accelerator pedal depression while suppressing air conditioning cooling and heating operations.
        Sport Performs control suitable for sporty driving by improving the acceleration response by controlling the transmission and engine and also improving the steering feeling.

      4. Custom mode is provided on models with AVS. Custom mode is a function where the control characteristics of each system can be freely selected and combined by the driver. Powertrain (Normal/Eco/Power), chassis (Normal/Sport/Comfort) and air conditioning (Normal/Eco) combinations can be freely selected to support the specific needs of the driver. Refer to the Repair Manual for the details of the custom mode setting method.

        Tech Tips

        When Power is selected for the powertrain in custom mode, the control characteristic of the transmission and engine control system is set to Power1.