Lexus LC 500 spotted in Malaysia – launching soon?

Lexus LC 500 spotted in Malaysia – launching soon?

In June 2017, Lexus Malaysia opened the order books for the Lexus LC 500, which had a price tag of RM940,000 on-the-road without insurance. Now, the brand’s flagship luxury coupe has been sighted for the first time in Malaysia ahead of its official launch debut.

The LC 500 is powered by a 5.0 litre naturally-aspirated V8 that serves up 471 hp and 540 Nm, with drive going to the rear wheels via a Direct Shift 10-speed automatic gearbox. This allows it to accelerate from a standstill to 100 km/h in under 4.5 seconds, and hit a top speed of 270 km/h.

Underpinned by the new Lexus Global Architecture – Luxury (GA-L), the LC’s platform employs a mix of materials – high-strength steel, aluminium and carbon fibre – in its construction. Meanwhile, the bodyshell, which features plenty high-tensile steel, provides higher torsional rigidity than even the LFA‘s carbon structure.

On the mention of the LFA, the LC’s interior has a few nods to the ear-pleasing, V10-powered supercar, specifically the rotating dial controls on the sides of the instrument cluster. Elsewhere, the LC features plenty of leather and other premium materials that are meticulously put together by Lexus’ famous Takumi master craftsmen.

This includes the car’s stunning exterior, which remains faithful to the LF-LC concept that was revealed way back in 2012. As a bit of trivia, the LC is built at the Motomachi plant in Japan, the same factory where the LFA was produced.

GALLERY: Lexus LC 500

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Gerard Lye

Originating from the corporate world with a background in finance and economics, Gerard’s strong love for cars led him to take the plunge into the automotive media industry. It was only then did he realise that there are more things to a car than just horsepower count.

 

Comments

  • Knightrider on Jul 05, 2017 at 3:01 pm

    RM1000000 japenese car…banzai

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    • myvifan on Jul 05, 2017 at 4:29 pm

      Wow very nice powerful car, I mean the car in front of lorry

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    • Spotted in Malaysia..launching soon? Of course launching soon,what kind of question is that? No..launching in 2020..Duh,..

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  • Jonn Dol on Jul 05, 2017 at 3:09 pm

    To compete with the European GT/Supercar Big Boys, Lexus needs to boost the engine’s horses in the LC (not counting the hybrid engine) to at least 550+ bhp.

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    • Last I check, aside from some usual AP units GTRs, a couple of Porsche 911s, you can’t get a 500hp+ Sports car , let alone a large Super GT, New in Malaysia. Also, Last couple of days two teenage rich kids totalled two 550hp+ Supercars (A 458 & an Aventador). Personally anything 400hp+ is a handful for any inexperience silver spooned entrepreneur. As Chris Harris noted when comparing the GS-F and the M5 Jahre 50, you can’t properly put down all 550hp+ on the road, anything more is either used for the track or for bragging rights.

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      • Correction, Last I check, aside from some usual AP units GTRs, a couple of Porsche 911s, you can’t get a 500hp+ Sports car below the 7 figure price tag in Malaysia

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      • alldisc on Jul 06, 2017 at 8:25 am

        On our roads these days anything more than 200hp can be considered as useless.

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      • Jonn Dol on Jul 06, 2017 at 10:01 am

        Just referring to the global trend of GT/Supercar business. Lexus should come out with an higher performance version of the LC that packs more serious horses (not using the hybrids) to complement its beautiful design.

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        • The LC500 is design to be compete with other luxo-coupe such S500 coupe and the Bentley Continental GT V8. So about between 455hp (in the Benz) and 510hp (in the Bentley). So power wise is right about on par and if i am not mistaken, it weighs lot less than the European Marques, and the lovely N/A V8, Lexus since the IS F through the LFA have a ear for good sounding motors and the LC is no exception. Theres plan to introduce a more powerful F for those who needs more power for bragging.

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    • I think the upcoming LC F will be using a twin turbo 4.0 V8 with around 600 hp. Should make its debut at the Tokyo Auto Show later this year.

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  • WTHarrr on Jul 05, 2017 at 3:15 pm

    Come on… Is this your answer to Nissan GTR or Honda NSX?

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    • That is the Supra’s job, resuming the good ol’ days rivalry of the 90’s. The LC is more of a comfort-oriented GT cruiser, like the BMW 6 Series.

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      • Jonn Dol on Jul 06, 2017 at 10:17 am

        For the up upcoming New Supra, if it’s using a mild hybrid system still sounds OK. But perhaps the BMW-sourced engine will be further tuned & souped-up by the Japanese. Just take everything lock stock barrel from BMW sounds like a bit of a shame..

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    • So what do u expect, 7.0 v12? If u cannot understand where is Lexus heading with this car you are just plain newbie and need to read more.

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  • azrai on Jul 05, 2017 at 3:18 pm

    Will be a nice gift from Berjaya’s heir to Naza’s heir for their wedding.

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    • YB Kunta Kinte on Jul 05, 2017 at 4:22 pm

      how long will it last? One hardworking and the other like to relax, lepak and get everything free.

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  • So expensive car can deliver like that? no plastic wrapping? or put inside container la

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    • 12yrsold on Jul 06, 2017 at 9:50 am

      A luxury & beautiful car like this Must be shown “naked”. Otherwise, it’s not spotted & how can we salivate here!!

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  • Acura NSX better jap sport car

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  • Good luck in selling this 1 million glorified T brand biscuit.

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  • thepolygonal on Jul 05, 2017 at 5:46 pm

    Come lets all go test drive beramai-ramai.

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  • My office overlooks the Lexus showroom in Mutiara D’sara and I saw the LC on Monday behind the showroom

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