Lexus Lc500 - Who's Interested?

[jamesm182]

Love the look of this personally and has the 5.0 V8 from the RC F... no mention on price yet though!

[rayaans]

I would but probably used - its going to be the new flagship so expect £90k or higher pricing

[Bluesman]

I love everything about it apart from that awful aggressive looking frontage. I bet it gets alot of attention from those that think they could burn it off the road. Love that colour.

[Spacewagon52]

Also not keen on the grill - too large - but it does look a stunning car overall.

[wendle]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfDeAMGN090#action=share

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSfwxOdHO68#action=share

[Bluesman]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfDeAMGN090#action=share

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSfwxOdHO68#action=share

Its great to know your safe from swinging balls.

[Stuno1]

Epic looking car. Like others have said, way out of my price range so if I was going to it would have to be second hand.

[wendle]

Love the look of this personally and has the 5.0 V8 from the RC F... no mention on price yet though!

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OK dont quote me on this but the last time i was at the dealership there was talk off

3.8 ltr hybrid.................around 85k

5ltr V8 ( as in RC-F ).... around 100k

5ltr V 8 twin turbo.........around 130k

[Spacewagon52]

After seeing some of the video ................. I think I could put up with the grill!

Would like four doors though.............?

[rayaans]

Love the look of this personally and has the 5.0 V8 from the RC F... no mention on price yet though!

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OK dont quote me on this but the last time i was at the dealership there was talk off

3.8 ltr hybrid.................around 85k

5ltr V8 ( as in RC-F ).... around 100k

5ltr V 8 twin turbo.........around 130k

Hmm the 3.8l hybrid seems odd - It'd mean they're developing a new engine. Id assume the hybrid setup would be from the LS600h.

I know the 5ltr V8 is correct - thats the car shown here with 467hp, exact same engine but its lighter due to use of different materials

I have also heard of the 5.0l V8 twin turbo but get this - ive also been told a 3.0L V6 twin turbo may be available depending on demand.

[MNMJ]

I like it, but can't see what the extra £40k over an RC-F brings. But I'll certainly borrow one for a good go once they arrive in dealerships.

[jamesm182]

I like it, but can't see what the extra £40k over an RC-F brings. But I'll certainly borrow one for a good go once they arrive in dealerships.

Agreed, interesting to see what the extra price will bring although we don't know the price yet? Perhaps LS levels of luxury in the interior?

Can definitely see some LFA inspiration in the side profile though don't you think?

[rayaans]

Interior is on a whole new level to an RC though. Its like saying what does an R8 have that an RS4 doesnt and the answer is NOT much

[Stuno1]

Exterior looks incredible and so unique. Interior looks just as amazing. I just hope the handling and performance match up and the car isn't too fat!

[stevet]

Stunning looking car. Does anybody want to buy 3 children?

[DanD]

Love it, love it, love it.

I would just replace the shiny chrome with brushed metal.

Bet it would look stunning in Ultra blue too.

[Bodmeister]

Details of LC500h drivetrain via lexus enthusiast.

https://lexusenthusiast.com/2016/02/18/introducing-the-lexus-lc-500h-hybrid-coupe/

[stevet]

I'm still trying to work out how the drivetrain works. Does the engine still have a CVT and a separate 4-Speed auto just for the electric motor output?

[rayaans]

2 hours ago, stevet said:

I'm still trying to work out how the drivetrain works. Does the engine still have a CVT and a separate 4-Speed auto just for the electric motor output?

Yep front axle has cvt and the rear has a 4 speed auto. In which case I'd assume that there are some sort of gear changes in the rear which can be felt?!

[Bodmeister]

The LC500h msrp will be £82500 , all options included ( Carbon roof will be an option. No 21 inch option the 500h). The UK is unlikely to get the LC500 due to CO2 regs.

 Autocar are saying £60000. I wish car journalists would stop converting $ to £. 

[wendle]

I don't no why the UK shouldn't get the LC 500 as it will either have the same engine as the RCF or the hybrid which I would expect to have less CO2 than the V8

[Ace8800]

Yeh i herd the 3.0v6 TT was a engine they may intoduce to the new toyota supra which is due this year. I think thats a perfect mid range engine if they did go for it. Would love to see min 350bhp from it. And i do think that would be more popular choice with the average public. Personally i would go for that if it was available (and tweek the crap out of it lol)

Must the new LC is a corker.

[Ace8800]

On Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 7:34 PM, rayaans said:

Hmm the 3.8l hybrid seems odd - It'd mean they're developing a new engine. Id assume the hybrid setup would be from the LS600h.

I know the 5ltr V8 is correct - thats the car shown here with 467hp, exact same engine but its lighter due to use of different materials

I have also heard of the 5.0l V8 twin turbo but get this - ive also been told a 3.0L V6 twin turbo may be available depending on demand.

 

[Looney]

All ive read suggests the transmission will be 10 speed .... Just throwing it out there... And yes a twin turbo is in the cards...likely to be released 12 months or so down the line after the 500 normally aspirated lump

[Bodmeister]

Well that's excellent news. LC-F? Maybe maybe not.