Which Lexus GS has a V8?
In short, the Lexus GS has used a V8 on a few specific variants: the GS 400 and GS 430 from its earlier generations, the GS 460 in the mid- to late-2000s, and the high‑performance GS F. In the later years, the GS lineup moved to V6 and hybrid powertrains, and the model was discontinued after the 2020 model year.
V8-equipped variants in the GS lineup
The following GS models are the ones that shipped with a V8 engine across the different generations.
- GS 400 — 4.0-liter V8 powering early GS models
- GS 430 — 4.3-liter V8 used on later 1990s/early-2000s GS models
- GS 460 — 4.6-liter V8 used in the second-generation GS (mid-2000s to early 2010s)
- GS F — 5.0-liter V8, high-performance variant introduced in 2015 and sold through 2020
These are the primary V8-powered GS variants; later generations largely used V6 engines or hybrid powertrains.
Context and current status
From the 2010s onward, the Lexus GS lineup shifted away from V8s to focus on V6 and hybrid options, with the notable exception of the GS F, a performance-oriented variant. Lexus ultimately discontinued the GS model after the 2020 model year, and there is no direct replacement in the current lineup for a V8-powered GS.
Summary
V8 power in the Lexus GS history is tied to the GS 400, GS 430, GS 460, and the GS F. Contemporary GS iterations relied on V6 or hybrid powertrains, and the GS nameplate was retired after 2020.
