The 2009 model year LS460 is the fourth in the US to offer AWD after the IS250, GS350 and hybrid LS600h L.

The AWD LS460 has a drivetrain  almost identical to the hybrid LS600h L with compact centre Torsen limited-slip differential (LSD) to distribute torque  between the front and rear wheels .

In normal driving, the front/rear distribution  ratio is set at a rear-biased 40:60, but it can instantly and optimally vary between 30:70 and 50:50 depending on driving conditions.

The AWD cars have a 4.6-litre V8... // just-auto.com

Lexus has announced the addition of all-wheel drive (AWD) versions of its flagship luxury sedan, the LS 460 and long-wheelbase LS 460 L. The 2009 model year expands Lexus' AWD lineup, making the LS 460 the fourth luxury sedan to offer AWD performance following the IS 250, GS 350 and LS 600h L.

The AWD versions of the LS 460 and LS 460 L will utilize a drivetrain almost identical to their hybrid counterpart, the LS 600h L. The AWD system features a highly compact center TORSEN(R) Limited-Slip Differential (LSD) that distributes drive torque between the front and rear wheels. In normal driving conditions, the front and rear torque distribution ratio is set at a rear-bias 40:60, but it can instantly and optimally vary between 30:70 and 50:50 depending on driving conditions, thus helping to... // PR-CANADA.net

The LS460 is actually late to the Lexus all-wheel drive party, as the IS, GS and LS600h sedans already offer the feature. The system, which will be available on both the regular and long-wheelbase models, is nearly identical to that on the LS600h. A Torsen limited slip differential distributes anywhere from 30 to 50 percent of the vehicle's torque to the front wheels, depending on driving conditions. The drivetrain is otherwise identical to the... // Automobile Magazine

luxury cars that provide four-wheel traction.

Only Audi, with its A8 series of sedans, and Mercedes-Benz, with its S-Class, can compete with the new LS for all-wheel drivetrains, other than Chrysler's 300C AWD and Lincoln's new MKS, at the lower end of the full-size luxury segment, and Bentley's Continental Flying Spur in the upper reaches.

The new all-wheel drive LS shows a trend at Lexus, with its IS 250, GS 350 and LS 600h L also offering power from each corner, which only makes sense being that Lexus has always put safety first, and all-wheel drive has proven to enhance all-weather stability. The brand sells a crossover and SUVs that have always... // Automobile.com

TORONTO, Aug. 28 /CNW/ - Lexus has announced the addition of

drive (AWD) versions of its flagship luxury sedan, the LS 460 and
long-wheelbase LS 460 L. The Lexus LS series redefines the prestige

a vehicle that showcases the Lexus vision of contemporary luxury.

model year expands Lexus' AWD lineup, making the LS 460 the fourth

sedan to offer AWD performance following the IS 250, GS 350 and LS
600h L.
The AWD versions of the LS 460 and LS 460 L will utilize a

almost identical to their hybrid counterpart, the LS 600h L. The

features a highly compact center TORSEN(R) Limited-Slip

that distributes drive torque between the front and rear wheels. In

driving conditions, the front and rear torque distribution ratio is

rear-bias 40:60, but it can instantly and optimally vary... // CNW Telbec (Communiqués de presse)

Toronto, Ontario - Lexus has announced the addition of all-wheel drive (AWD) versions of its luxury flagship sedan, the LS 460 and long-wheelbase LS 460L. The 2009 model year expands Lexus’ AWD line-up, adding the LS to the IS 250, GS 350 and LS 600h L models.

The AWD LS 460 and LS 460 L models will use a drivetrain almost identical to that of the hybrid LS 600h L, featuring a compact centre Torsen limited-slip differential that distributes drive torque between the front and rear wheels. In normal driving conditions, torque distribution is set at 40/60 rear bias, but the system can instantly vary between 30/70 and 50/50, depending on driving conditions.

“The AWD system is designed to ensure... // CanadianDriver

Autochannel (Enlarge photo)

TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 28, 2008 -- Lexus has announced the addition of all-wheel drive (AWD) versions of its flagship luxury sedan, the LS 460 and long-wheelbase LS 460 L. The 2009 model year expands Lexus' AWD lineup, making the LS 460 the fourth luxury sedan to offer AWD performance following the IS 250, GS 350 and LS 600h L.

The AWD versions of the LS 460 and LS 460 L will utilize a drivetrain almost identical to their hybrid counterpart, the LS 600h L. The AWD system features a highly compact center TORSEN(R) Limited-Slip Differential (LSD) that distributes drive torque between the front and rear wheels. In normal driving conditions, the front and rear torque distribution ratio is set at a rear-bias 40:60, but it can instantly and optimally vary between 30:70 and 50:50 depending on... // Autochannel

TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Lexus has announced

addition of all-wheel drive (AWD) versions of its flagship luxury
sedan,
the LS 460 and long-wheelbase LS 460 L. The 2009 model year expands

AWD lineup, making the LS 460 the fourth luxury sedan to offer AWD
performance following the IS 250, GS 350 and LS 600h L.

The AWD versions of the LS 460 and LS 460 L will utilize a

almost identical to their hybrid counterpart, the LS 600h L. The

features a highly compact center TORSEN(R) Limited-Slip

that distributes drive torque between the front and rear wheels. In

driving conditions, the front and rear torque distribution ratio is

a rear-bias 40:60, but it can instantly and optimally vary between

and 50:50 depending on driving conditions, thus helping to... // PR Newswire

TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 28 CA-Lexus-AWD-sedans

TORRANCE, Calif. , Aug. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Lexus has announced the addition of all-wheel drive (AWD) versions of its flagship luxury sedan, the LS 460 and long-wheelbase LS 460 L. The 2009 model year expands Lexus' AWD lineup, making the LS 460 the fourth luxury sedan to offer AWD performance following the IS 250, GS 350 and LS 600h L.

The AWD versions of the LS 460 and LS 460 L will utilize a drivetrain almost identical to their hybrid counterpart, the LS 600h L. The AWD system features a highly compact center TORSEN(R) Limited-Slip Differential (LSD) that distributes drive torque between the front and rear wheels. In normal driving conditions, the front and rear torque distribution ratio is set at a rear-bias 40:60, but it can instantly... // Earthtimes

MotorTrend Magazine (Enlarge photo)

Lexus is using the Moscow auto show to introduce the all-wheel-drive variation of its non-hybrid flagship sedan ( at least, on the luxury side ), the LS460.

The LS460 AWD uses a compact Torsen limited slip differential from the AWD-standard LS600h hybrid. The LSD distributes torque between the front and rear axles and has a 40:60 rear axle torque bias. The LS460's 380-hp 4.6L V-8 will likely remain unchanged and up to the task of hauling the... // MotorTrend Magazine