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Lexus LC
Lexus LC 500h
Overview
ManufacturerLexus (Toyota)
Production2017–present
Model years2017–present
DesignerEdward Lee (LF-LC concept: 2011)
Tadao Mori (production: 2013)[1][2]
Body and chassis
ClassGrand tourer (S)
Body style2-door coupé
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive
PlatformTNGA: GA-L
Powertrain
Engine5.0 L 2UR-GSE V8 (gasoline)
3.5 L V6 (hybrid gasoline)
Transmission10-speed automatic
Hybrid automatic (hybrid)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,870 mm (113.0 in)
Length4,760 mm (187.4 in)
Width1,920 mm (75.6 in)
Height1,345 mm (53.0 in)
Chronology
PredecessorLexus SC

The Lexus LC (Japanese: レクサス・LC, Rekusasu LC) is a grand tourer from Lexus, Toyota's luxury division. It was based on the 2012 LF-LC Concept, designed by Toyota Calty Design Research in Newport Beach, California. It was developed under the program codename "950A" from 2011 to 2016, design work was transferred from Calty to Toyota Technical Centre in Aichi, Japan from January 2013, with a final production design freeze in the first half of 2014.[3][4][2]

Concept model

Further information: Lexus LF-LC

Models

Coupe (LC 500)

The LC 500 coupe was introduced in January 2016 at the North American International Auto Show as a grand tourer.[5] Its pricing is at under $100,000. It will share the same 5.0-litre 348 kW (467 bhp) 2UR-GSE V8 engine with the RC F and GS F,[6] but will have 351 kW (471 hp) because of an improved intake and exhaust. [7] It will be paired with a new 10-speed automatic transmission.[8][6]

Hybrid (LC 500h)

The LC 500h was announced in January 2016 and full specifications were released in February 2016.[9]

It will keep the rear-wheel-drive drivetrain.[10] It features a 3.5-liter V6 engine, a hybrid transmission, and a lithium-ion battery pack with a combined 264 kW (354 bhp) output.[11]

References

  1. ^ Phillips, Tom (January 13, 2016). "Detroit 2016: EyesOn Design announces best in show winners". Car Design News. Retrieved March 5, 2016.
  2. ^ a b Kiino, Ron (January 11, 2016). "2018 Lexus LC 500 First Look Review". Motor Trend. Retrieved March 5, 2016.
  3. ^ Pettendy, Marton (July 19, 2014). "LF-LC Set for Production". Motoring. Retrieved April 7, 2016.
  4. ^ Pincott, Karla (June 11, 2014). "2017 Lexus SC Rendered". CarsGuide. Retrieved April 7, 2016.
  5. ^ Ramey, Jay (January 11, 2016). "2017 Lexus LC 500 is way more radical than the RC". Autoweek. Retrieved September 25, 2016.
  6. ^ a b Orlove, Raphael (January 11, 2016). "The $100,000 Lexus LC 500 Is The Most Badass Lexus Since The LFA". Jalopnik. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
  7. ^ Priddle, Alisa (August 30, 2016). "2018 Lexus LC 500 Packs 471 HP, Goes on Sale Next May". Motor Trend. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
  8. ^ Ziegler, Chris (January 11, 2016). "The Lexus LC 500 is a big, powerful, flagship coupe – and it won't be cheap". The Verge. Retrieved March 5, 2016.
  9. ^ Gluckman, David (February 18, 2016). "8 things you should know about the Lexus LC 500h powertrain". Autoblog. Retrieved March 5, 2016.
  10. ^ Torchinsky, Jason (February 18, 2016). "The New Lexus LC 500h Is A Car From The Future with a Transmission From The '90s". Jalopnik. Retrieved March 5, 2016.
  11. ^ Gluckman, David (February 18, 2016). "The Lexus LC 500h has a four-speed auto and that's a good thing". Autoblog. Retrieved March 5, 2016.
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