Lexus finally unveiled its much-awaited luxury LC 500 Coupe which will price at more than $100,000. The LC 500 is powered by the familiar 5.0-liter V-8 engine found in high-performance models like the RC F and GS F and sticks with an output of 467 horsepower and 389 pound-feet of torque.
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That’s good for a 0-60 run of 4.5 seconds, and it’s paired to a new 10-speed automatic transmission.
The car rides on a new rear-wheel-drive platform – Called GA-L – which will eventually form the basis of several front-engined, rear-wheel-drive vehicles from Lexus and also Toyota.
Engineers placed most of the mass, including the engine and the occupants, in a position more centralized and lower in the chassis to improve the center of gravity.
The overall length is about 187 inches and rides rides on a 113-in wheelbase.
Lexus has its sights set on the luxurious Mercedes SL and BMW 6 Series, and the design comes to emphasize that. It’ll launch as a 2017 model when it hits dealerships next year.
damn thats ugly
Love it or hate it, you have to admit that Lexus design language looks significantly different than the subdued German makes.
If good looks are skin deep, this car has it buried in a black hole.
Another hideous vehicle from Lexus.
10-speed?? This will literally drive like a truck!