Since 2017, the 3.5-liter V6 Toyota 8GR-FXS engine has been manufactured in Japan and is utilized in hybrid versions of vehicles like the Crown S220 and the Lexus LS500h and LC500h. This engine runs on the Atkinson cycle and has D-4S combined fuel injection.
The engine was mounted on:
- Lexus LC500h 1 (Z10) since 2017;
- Lexus LS500h 5 (XF50) since 2017;
- Toyota Crown 15 (S220) since 2018.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2017 |
| Displacement, cc | 3456 |
| Fuel system | combined injection |
| Power output, hp | 299 |
| Torque output, Nm | 356 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 94 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 83 |
| Compression ratio | 13.0 |
| Features | Atkinson cycle |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | VVT-iW + VVT-i |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 0W-20 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.8 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Lexus LS 500h 2019) — city — highway — combined |
9.6 6.5 7.4 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
Disadvantages of the 8GR-FXS engine
The engine is largely praised on specialized forums, with the only complaints being about lubricant leaks; the pump is the GR family units’ weak point; monitor its condition;
The issue of intake valve coking is resolved by combined injection;
There is a low pressure fuel pump replacement recall for models with this engine.