VinFast never officially said what powers the President, Vietnam's first luxury SUV — it's widely believed to be a GM LS V8.
Lead trim: President 6.2 L V8 (455 hp)
Vinfast PresidentPresident · 2020–2022
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FactVinFast never officially said what powers the President, Vietnam's first luxury SUV — it's widely believed to be a GM LS V8.
The VinFast President, the finalized production version of the LUX V8 concept, is a limited-edition variant of the LUX SA2.0 produced from 7 September 2020 (around 500 planned, retail around $164,000). Its 6.2-litre V8, generally believed to be a GM LS unit though not officially named, makes 455 hp (461 PS) and 460 lb-ft. Front engine, all-wheel drive; wheelbase 2,933 mm (115.5 in), length 4,940 mm (194.5 in), width 1,960 mm (77.2 in), height 1,773 mm (69.8 in).
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| President 6.2 L V8 (455 hp) | 2020–2022 | 6.2 L V8 | 455 hp | 460 lb-ft | — | AWD | — | — |
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