The Lexus LC 500 grand tourer was presented in January 2016 at the North American International Auto Show as a 2-entryway fastback car. The ...
The Lexus LC 500 grand tourer was presented in January 2016 at the North American International Auto Show as a 2-entryway fastback car. The LC 500 likewise makes an incredible exhibit for Lexus' all-new front-engine, raise drive stage that will support the new LS vehicle and other top of the line models.
Toyota president Akio Toyoda wasn’t there, but he would agree with that assessment, as he’s on record stating that the long-term success for the Toyota and Lexus brands requires going beyond smooth, quiet, and comfortable A-to-B transportation.
Exterior design
With a long 2,870 mm wheelbase, minimized 920 mm front and 970 mm raise overhangs and an outstandingly low hood, LC's athletic profile is set off by a general roofline, exotic bends, and wind-cutting outline. Take note of the highest point of the shaft grille does not have a chrome encompass — this is a break from the conventional Lexus grille plan. The front and back shades are recognizably short — the front is only 920 mm, and the back is 970 mm. Integral to the Lexus LC configuration is the shaft grille, and the hourglass shape can be found in the way the front and back bumpers flare out and the entryway boards are pulled internal.
Interior Design
The interior design of the LC 500 is influenced by the dynamic luxury theme of the exterior with a layout that is both cockpit-focused and elegant. The coupe’s driving position was calibrated to invite spirited, sporting driving, and help develop easier confidence with a more intuitive control layout. The front seats offer excellent support and comfort for long drives while available sport seats offer additional bolstering and lateral support during cornering. The LC 500’s exquisite door panels, center console and dash pad structures feature elements of Lexus’ world-renowned, detail-obsessed Takumi craftsmanship in their finish.
The Lexus LC interior is split into two distinct zones — the driver side is focused on easy access to all functionality, while the passenger side is shielded and much simpler. Also borrowed from the LFA is the Drive Mode Select control, which is placed to the side of the instrument panel. The Lexus LC is the first car to be developed on the new Lexus front-engine/rear-wheel drive platform, dubbed the Global Architecture – Luxury platform. The GA-L platform will serve as the starting point for all future rear-wheel drive Lexus vehicles of the future, and it’s meant to provide lower overall mass, improved front/rear weight distribution (54/46 front/rear balance for the gas model, 52/48 for the hybrid), and a low center of gravity. The engine position is also lowered 10 mm and pushed 50 mm closer to the center of the vehicle — this centers the weight of the engine and brings it closer to the drive, mitigating the load shifting from side to side.
The caramel-colored leather and Alcantara of the LC’s interior definitely says “grand touring” more than “sports car.” Pioneer’s sound engineers worked in collaboration with LC 500 body and cabin designers to enhance interior sound performance within the cabin, studying the acoustic environment and driving structural changes to enhance sound performance.
The LC 500 also will boast Lexus’ renowned safety technology, Lexus Safety System +, which integrates several of Lexus's active safety technologies: an All-speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control that relieves stop-and-go traffic stress, the Pre-Collision System helps prevent and mitigate collisions; Lane Keep Assist helps prevent vehicles from departing from their lanes; and Automatic High Beam that helps ensure optimal forward visibility during nighttime driving.
Powertrain
About that supercar talk: The LC500 is launching with Lexus’s current hottest engine, the 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V-8 from the RC F and GS F. Lexus says it’s not because the company is lazy or cheap that the LC500 isn’t turbocharged; it’s because of the natu¬rally aspirated engine’s linear throttle response and emotional sound.
Attached to the 2UR-GSE engine is a Direct Shift 10-speed automatic transmission, marking the first time a 10-speed transmission has been used in a luxury Car.
At the heart is the 8GR-FXS 3.5-liter, 24-valve, naturally aspirated V6 with dual intelligent variable valve timing, with 295 horsepower and 257 lb.ft of torque. The Lexus LC 500h also has an electric motor to boost power and improve efficiency — it’s the first Lexus to use lithium-ion batteries rather than a nickel–metal hydride battery. It fits between the rear seats and the trunk, and has 84 battery cells producing 310.8 volts. This “dual” transmission provides stepped access to the torque generated by the electric motor, and recreates a 10-speed transmission with three virtual gears between each of the automatic transmission’s physical gears.
Toyota president Akio Toyoda wasn’t there, but he would agree with that assessment, as he’s on record stating that the long-term success for the Toyota and Lexus brands requires going beyond smooth, quiet, and comfortable A-to-B transportation.
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| Lexus LC |
With a long 2,870 mm wheelbase, minimized 920 mm front and 970 mm raise overhangs and an outstandingly low hood, LC's athletic profile is set off by a general roofline, exotic bends, and wind-cutting outline. Take note of the highest point of the shaft grille does not have a chrome encompass — this is a break from the conventional Lexus grille plan. The front and back shades are recognizably short — the front is only 920 mm, and the back is 970 mm. Integral to the Lexus LC configuration is the shaft grille, and the hourglass shape can be found in the way the front and back bumpers flare out and the entryway boards are pulled internal.
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| Lexus LC Interior |
The interior design of the LC 500 is influenced by the dynamic luxury theme of the exterior with a layout that is both cockpit-focused and elegant. The coupe’s driving position was calibrated to invite spirited, sporting driving, and help develop easier confidence with a more intuitive control layout. The front seats offer excellent support and comfort for long drives while available sport seats offer additional bolstering and lateral support during cornering. The LC 500’s exquisite door panels, center console and dash pad structures feature elements of Lexus’ world-renowned, detail-obsessed Takumi craftsmanship in their finish.
The Lexus LC interior is split into two distinct zones — the driver side is focused on easy access to all functionality, while the passenger side is shielded and much simpler. Also borrowed from the LFA is the Drive Mode Select control, which is placed to the side of the instrument panel. The Lexus LC is the first car to be developed on the new Lexus front-engine/rear-wheel drive platform, dubbed the Global Architecture – Luxury platform. The GA-L platform will serve as the starting point for all future rear-wheel drive Lexus vehicles of the future, and it’s meant to provide lower overall mass, improved front/rear weight distribution (54/46 front/rear balance for the gas model, 52/48 for the hybrid), and a low center of gravity. The engine position is also lowered 10 mm and pushed 50 mm closer to the center of the vehicle — this centers the weight of the engine and brings it closer to the drive, mitigating the load shifting from side to side.
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| Lexus LC Dashboard |
The LC 500 also will boast Lexus’ renowned safety technology, Lexus Safety System +, which integrates several of Lexus's active safety technologies: an All-speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control that relieves stop-and-go traffic stress, the Pre-Collision System helps prevent and mitigate collisions; Lane Keep Assist helps prevent vehicles from departing from their lanes; and Automatic High Beam that helps ensure optimal forward visibility during nighttime driving.
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| LC 500 |
About that supercar talk: The LC500 is launching with Lexus’s current hottest engine, the 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V-8 from the RC F and GS F. Lexus says it’s not because the company is lazy or cheap that the LC500 isn’t turbocharged; it’s because of the natu¬rally aspirated engine’s linear throttle response and emotional sound.
Attached to the 2UR-GSE engine is a Direct Shift 10-speed automatic transmission, marking the first time a 10-speed transmission has been used in a luxury Car.
At the heart is the 8GR-FXS 3.5-liter, 24-valve, naturally aspirated V6 with dual intelligent variable valve timing, with 295 horsepower and 257 lb.ft of torque. The Lexus LC 500h also has an electric motor to boost power and improve efficiency — it’s the first Lexus to use lithium-ion batteries rather than a nickel–metal hydride battery. It fits between the rear seats and the trunk, and has 84 battery cells producing 310.8 volts. This “dual” transmission provides stepped access to the torque generated by the electric motor, and recreates a 10-speed transmission with three virtual gears between each of the automatic transmission’s physical gears.
