The LS 600h was developed to explore the outer reaches of performance, style and safety. It is a vehicle as practical and efficient as it is indulgent: an advanced, far-reaching concept in full bloom, fully developed and fully realized. It is simply in a class by itself. The Lexus Hybrid Drive system in the LS 600h builds upon the legacy established by RX 400h and GS 400h to combine an all-new five-liter V8 petrol engine with large, high-output electric motors and a newly designed large-capacity battery pack. This advanced combination will provide  the LS 600h with an unmatched balance of environmental efficiency and performance, furnishing the hybrid with a peak combined output rating of more than 435 HP (320KW). To distribute this immense power, a new mechanical all wheel-drive system is utilized for superior handling  stability. The LS 600h also employs a newly developed dual-stage electronically-controlled, continuously-variable transmission – E-CVT – and this combination results in linear power delivery and impressive passing speed. The Lexus Hybrid Drive system found in the LS 600h is the automotive industry's most advanced petrol-electric hybrid system developed to date providing power and performance on par with modern 12-cylinder engines while delivering best-in-V8-class fuel efficiency. Owing to the inherent NVH improvements offered by its hybrid powertrain, the LS 600h is designed to set a new standard for silent running in the prestige-luxury sedan class. The depth and density of cabin quietness in the LS 600h required extensive re-engineering of accessory motors and switches. As a result of a scrutinous engineering technique and NVH measurement, the hybrid LS 600h will be one  of the quietest automobiles ever built. Length: 5030mm, Width: 1875mm, Height: 1475mm. Wheelbase: 2970mm, Engine Type: 5.0 liter V8 petrol / permanent magnet electric motors, Transmission Type: 2-stage E-CVT – all-wheel drive, Max power: 435 HP, Emissions rating: Euro IV