The Toyota 8GR-FKS 3.5-liter V6 engine has been produced at the concern’s plant in Japan since 2017 and is installed only on the Lexus LS350, which is offered in a limited number of markets. Such a power unit is essentially one of the varieties of the popular 2GR-FKS motor.
The engine was installed on:
- Lexus LS350 5 (XF50) since 2017.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2017 |
| Displacement, cc | 3456 |
| Fuel system | combined injection |
| Power output, hp | 315 |
| Torque output, Nm | 380 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 94 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 83 |
| Compression ratio | 11.8 |
| 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 350 2021) — city — highway — combined |
13.1 7.6 9.6 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 168 |
Disadvantages of the 8GR-FKS engine
- On specialized forums, the engine is mainly praised and complained only about leaks along the front;
- A well-known weak point of the motors of the series is the pump, monitor its condition;
- The presence of combined injection eliminates coking on the intake valves;
- Cars with this engine were affected by a recall campaign to replace the fuel pump in the tank.
