Lexus LC 500

The sleek new grand touring coupe by Lexus aims to put a younger, fresher face to the brand with bold design and refined driving dynamics. The sister model to the new LS flagship sedan, the LC Coupe is powered by a 471-hp, 5.0-liter V8 that boasts smooth, effortless acceleration and a growling exhaust note. A new 10-speed transmission maximizes fuel economy in comfort mode and holds the gears in sportier modes, and can be shifted manually with steering wheel paddles. Beneath the sharply curved spindle grille and show-car-like wheels are a new rear-wheel-drive platform and a chassis that engineers say is stiffer and more agile than anything they’ve built before. Inside, there are design cues borrowed from the LFA supercar, including the TFT display in front of the driver, and control stalks that protrude from the instrument cluster housing. Interior materials are some of the best Lexus has ever produced, with nearly every surface covered in leather or Alcantara, even in the back seat.

Specs

Engine: 5.0-liter, naturally aspirated V8

Power: 471 hp @ 7,100 rpm

Torque: 398 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm

Transmission: 10-speed automatic

Curb Weight: 4,280 lb

0-60 mph: 4.4 sec

Top Speed: 168 mph

Configuration: rear-wheel drive

Base Price: $92,000

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Lexus LC 500

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