Lexus prices 2008 LS 600h L at $104,750

Lexus announced today that it will start selling its 2008 LS 600h L hybrid sedan at a starting MSRP of $104,750. So if you’re a celebrity or some high-profile green-lover, you can by the 2008 LS 600h L this June. The Lexus LS 600h L is powered by a 5.0 liter V8 engine that produces 430 horsepower while still delivering fuel efficiency equal to the combined fuel-economy ratings of V6 all-wheel-drive mid-sized luxury sedans.

Press Release:

Lexus Announces Pricing for All-New LS 600h L Luxury Hybrid Sedan

TORRANCE, Calif., April 6 /PRNewswire/ — Lexus today announced the
manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) for the all-new 2008 LS 600h L
luxury hybrid sedan. The LS 600h L will be the ultimate Lexus statement,
providing the highest level of luxury, technology, performance, safety and
efficiency.

With an extensive list of standard luxury equipment and technological
features, including the world’s first full hybrid V8 powertrain, the LS
600h L will carry a base MSRP of $104,000 when it reaches Lexus dealers in
June.

The full-time all-wheel-drive LS 600h L will be the world’s first
vehicle powered by a full hybrid V8 powertrain and will be mated to a newly
developed dual-stage electronically controlled, continuously variable
transmission. It will deliver power and performance on par with modern
12-cylinder engines, producing more than 430 horsepower while still
delivering fuel efficiency equal to or better than the combined
fuel-economy ratings of V6 all-wheel-drive mid-sized luxury sedans. The LS
600h L will also carry a Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV) rating,
emitting nearly 70 percent fewer emissions than the “cleanest” of its
competitors.