Every Lexus V8 engine ranked by horsepower

The glory days of the naturally aspirated V8 are coming to a close. We revisit some of the best V8s ever built in this trip ...
SlashGear

What Engine Powered The Lexus LS 430, And How Much HP Did It Have?

The Lexus LS 430 resulted from parent company Toyota's relentless pursuit of perfection, a battle cry that began with the introduction of the almighty first-generation Lexus LS 400 in 1989. After ...
Jalopnik

Why Do LS Engines Have Steam Tubes?

When the all-new fifth-generation Chevrolet Corvette had its premiere in 1997, it packed a likewise all-new LS1 V8 engine making 345 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque — which was enough to ...
Hot Rod

History of the LS Engine and Cylinder Head Casting Number Spotter’s Guide: LS1, LS6, LS2, LS3, LS4, L99, LS7, LSA, LS9, LQ9, LQ4, L92, L94

Back in the early 1990s the Gen II LT1 and LT4 engines powered GM's hottest performance cars, but GM read the tea leaves and knew that this platform would not be able to get them where they would ...
SlashGear

You Might Want To Think Twice About LS Swapping A Square Body Truck

A great way to breathe new life into a classic truck is by swapping the engine. You can get modern power, better fuel efficiency, and improved reliability, all while keeping that vintage look. But if ...