2011 4x4 of the Year: Lexus GX 460 Premium
2011 Lexus GX 460 Premium
By Fred Williams, Photography by 4-Wheel & Off-Road Staff, Frank Kaisler
| SPECIFICATIONS |
| GENERAL |
| Manufacturer |
Lexus |
| Model |
GX 460 |
| Base Price |
$57,149 |
| Price as Tested |
$65,629 |
| Options as Tested |
Wide-view |
|
front and side monitor, |
|
navigation/Mark Levinson |
|
premium audio, park assist, |
|
rear seat entertainment system, |
|
cargo net, $7,614 |
| ENGINE |
| Type |
V-8 |
| Displacement (L/ci) |
4.6/281.2 |
| Bore & Stroke (in) |
3.70x3.27 |
| Compression Ratio |
10.2:1 |
| Fuel Req. (octane)/Capacity (gal) |
91/23 |
| SAE Peak Horsepower |
301 @ 5,500 rpm |
| SAE Peak Torque (lb-ft) |
329 @ 3,500 rpm |
| TRANSMISSION |
| Type |
6-speed automatic |
| Model |
A760F |
| Ratios |
First: 3.52:1; Second: 2.04:1; |
|
Third: 1.40:1; Fourth: 1.00:1; |
|
Fifth: 0.716:1; Sixth: 0.586:1; |
|
Reverse: 3.224:1 |
| TRANSFER CASE |
| Type |
2-speed, full-time |
| Model |
VF4BM |
| Low-Range Ratio |
2.566:1 |
| Center Locking Differential |
Yes |
| AXLES |
| Front Type |
Independent |
| Front Diff |
Open |
| Rear Type |
Independent |
| Rear Diff |
Open |
| Hubs |
N/A |
| Ratio |
3.909:1 |
| Traction Aid |
Brake-based |
|
traction control |
| SUSPENSION |
| Front |
Double wishbone, coil |
|
springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear |
Four-link rigid axle, |
|
control arms, coil springs (stan- |
|
dard), air springs (premium), |
|
stabilizer bar |
| STEERING |
| Type |
Power-assisted |
|
rack-and-pinion |
| Lock-to-Lock/Ratio |
3.0/variable |
| Turning Circle (ft) |
38 |
| WHEELS |
| Size (in) |
18x7.5 |
| Material |
Aluminum alloy |
| TIRES |
| Size |
P265/60R18 |
| Brand |
Bridgestone Dueler HT |
| BRAKES |
| Front |
Ventilated discs w/ABS |
| Rear |
Ventilated discs w/ABS |
| 60-0 (ft) |
140.03 |
| ACCELERATION |
| Standing 1/4-mile |
|
| (seconds @ mph) |
15.32 @ 86.89 |
| WEIGHT (lb) |
| Curb Weight |
5,445 |
| Advertised GVWR |
6,600 |
| MILEAGE (mpg) |
| EPA Estimate (city/hwy) |
15/20 |
| As Tested |
13.90 |
| DIMENSIONS (in) |
| Wheelbase |
110.25 |
| Overall Length |
189 |
| Overall Width |
86 |
| Overall Height |
76 |
| Front/Rear Track |
62.325/62.5 |
| Front/Rear Overhang |
37.25/42.5 |
| Min. Front Ground Clearance |
7.75 |
By Fred Williams
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