Toyota has been found to have registered a trademark application for the nameplate ‘LC F’, suggesting a super-dooper version of the new LC could be on the cards for the near future. The application was lodged at the European Intellectual Property Office on February 2, and then a trademark was […]
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Lexus LC 500 spotted at Nurburgring, thumping V8 sound (video)
Lexus has been spotted testing a pre-production prototype version of the new LC 500 out on the Nurburgring, boasting what sounds like some very impressive performance. The new LC 500 has already been revealed, so there’s no news in terms of seeing the car. But it does look like Lexus […]
Lexus reveals new LC 500-based Super GT racer
Lexus will field a version of its opulent, upcoming LC 500 coupe in Japan’s premier touring car series, Super GT, next year. Testing is underway for the new racecar, which will debut next year, replacing the RC F-based racer currently doing the rounds. Under Super GT regulations, all competitors must […]
Lexus LC 500h debuts new 3.5 V6 hybrid powertrain
Lexus has revealed more details about the Geneva-bound LC 500h, confirming the hybrid version of its range-topping LC coupe will come with a new V6 hybrid. A “Multi Stage Hybrid” system pairs a 220kW 3.5-litre V6 to an electric motor and battery pack, for a total system output of 264kW. […]
Lexus LC 500h hybrid variant revealed, full debut at Geneva
Lexus is planning to unveil the expected hybrid version of the stunning Lexus LC grand touring coupe at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, and has released some images to get everybody talking. It’s essentially the same gob-smacking coupe as the LC 500 revealed at the North American Auto Show earlier […]
Lexus LC 500 unveiled with 10spd auto, confirmed for Australia
As predicted, Lexus was indeed planning to unveil the all-new Lexus LC 500 super sports car at the Detroit auto show. Excitingly, the new model has already been confirmed for Australia. Clearly inspired by the LF-LC concept car, the new LC is built on a brand new platform called the […]
Video: Potential Lexus ‘LC 500’ previewed, snarling V8 soundtrack
Lexus has provided another clue as what it is unveiling at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this week, releasing a growling teaser video. Late last week Lexus opened a new web page with a vague teaser image, simply showing some tyre marks. Although it’s yet to be […]
Lexus plans world premiere at Detroit, new ‘LC’ coupe?
Lexus is about to unveil an all-new vehicle that, seemingly, is capable of doing burnouts. All clues point to a new ‘LC’ grand touring coupe inspired by the LF-LC concept. The luxury Toyota-owned company has set up a special website that will host the live unveiling of an “unprecedented world […]