What model Lexus has a V8 engine?
Lexus currently offers a V8 in its LC lineup, with several older models having used V8 engines in the past. The main current option is the LC 500 and LC 500 Convertible; many other V8-enabled models are discontinued or available only on the used market.
Beyond that immediate answer, the question touches a broader history: Lexus has deployed V8 power across sedans, coupes, and SUVs since the brand’s early days. This article breaks down which models have carried V8s, distinguishing those still in production from historic offerings and noting how the lineup has evolved toward smaller engines and electrification.
Current production V8-powered Lexus model
At present, the primary Lexus model with a V8 engine in new-car inventory is the LC 500, including its convertible version. Lexus designed this 5.0-liter V8 to deliver true V8 character in a flagship grand-tourer, while the rest of the lineup leans toward V6, turbocharged, or electrified powertrains.
- Lexus LC 500 (Coupe) — 5.0-liter V8
- Lexus LC 500 Convertible — 5.0-liter V8
Before listing current options, note that the LC 500 and LC 500 Convertible share the same 5.0-liter V8 and distinctive performance characteristics. These two variants represent the brand’s sole in-production V8 offerings in recent model years.
In summary, the LC 500 family is the anchor of Lexus' V8 lineup today, while other V8-equipped models exist primarily as older models or used-market options.
Historical V8-powered Lexus models
Over the years, Lexus has used V8 engines in several models that are now either discontinued or offered only in used-car markets. Below is a look at notable examples that previously carried V8 power.
- IS F — 5.0-liter V8
- GS F — 5.0-liter V8
- RC F — 5.0-liter V8
- LS 460 / LS 600h L — V8 variants (4.6-liter V8 in LS 460; 5.0-liter V8 hybrid in LS 600h L)
- LX 570 — 5.7-liter V8
These models illustrate Lexus’ historical embrace of V8 propulsion, particularly in performance-oriented sedans and large luxury SUVs. Today, such engines are far less common in new Lexus models as the brand shifts toward electrification and more efficient powertrains.
Summary
In short, the current Lexus V8 offering is centered on the LC 500 and LC 500 Convertible. Historically, Lexus has used V8 engines in a variety of other models—IS F, GS F, RC F, LS 460/LS 600h L, and LX 570—though most of these are no longer in new production. If V8 power is a priority, buyers today will primarily encounter it in the LC 500 lineup, or in the used market for older V8-equipped models.
