2009 Lexus LS 460 L RWD
Photo: 2011 Lexus LS460 AWD, Front Right, 05-13-2020 by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Lexus LS XF40 black (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Side Profile - 2013 Lexus LS 460 (9864187024) by Michael Sheehan, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2016 Lexus LS 460 AWD, rear 10.6.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Lexus LS 2013 launch Cannes vehicle interior front by Lexus_LS_2013_launch_Cannes_vehicle_interior.jpg : Kārlis Dambrāns from Latvia derivative work: Altair78, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the fourth generation (XF40, 2007–2017); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: 2011 Lexus LS460 AWD, Front Right, 05-13-2020 by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Lexus LS XF40 black (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Side Profile - 2013 Lexus LS 460 (9864187024) by Michael Sheehan, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2016 Lexus LS 460 AWD, rear 10.6.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Lexus LS 2013 launch Cannes vehicle interior front by Lexus_LS_2013_launch_Cannes_vehicle_interior.jpg : Kārlis Dambrāns from Latvia derivative work: Altair78, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2009 Lexus LS 460 L RWD is a 380-hp 4.6-liter V8 sedan with an aa80e 8-speed automatic transmission w/od and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $73,735 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 380 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 367 lb-ft of torque at 4100 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The LS measures 202.8 inches long on a 121.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,332 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $73,735 ($111,720 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1UR-FSE 4.6L V8, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 4.6 L |
| Horsepower | 380 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
| Torque | 367 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm |
| Injection Type | SFI/DI |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | AA80E 8-speed automatic transmission w/OD |
| 1st Gear | 4.596 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.724 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.863 |
| 4th Gear | 1.464 |
| 5th Gear | 1.231 |
| 6th Gear | 1 |
| 7th Gear | 0.824 |
| 8th Gear | 0.685 |
| Reverse | 2.176 |
| Final Drive | 2.937 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium 91 AKI |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link, dual-joint design |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link, dual-joint design |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 13.1 in. ventilated disc, power assisted |
| Rear Brake Disc | 12.4 in. ventilated disc, power assisted |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 x 7.5 in. aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 18 x 7.5 in. aluminum alloy |
| Tires Front | 235/50R18 |
| Tires Rear | 235/50R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 202.8 in |
| Width | 73.8 in |
| Height | 58.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 121.7 in |
| Front Track | 63.5 in |
| Rear Track | 63.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,332 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38 in |
| Legroom Front | 44 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.4 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.4 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 55.5 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
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Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 2009 Lexus LS.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.