I’m not one to gawk over concept cars, but the Lexus LF-LC infected me the moment we first saw pics of it from this year’s Detroit show. After bagging the top design concept at NAIAS, the sexy Lexy put on an elegant blue dress for the Australian International Motor Show in October, posing memorably with the iconic Sydney Opera House in the background.
Never thought I’d ever see it in the metal, so yours truly was surprised that Lexus brought the original red one to the Thai Motor Expo, a show more known for year-end sales than concept cars.
In its most present form, the LF-LC is a mix of advanced materials and tech, including carbon fibre and the next-generation of Lexus’ hybrid powertrain. New to LF-LC and derived from the LFA supercar, LF-LC leverages Lexus’ experience in marrying CF and aluminium alloy to achieve a light body mass.
The next-gen hybrid system is dubbed Advanced Lexus Hybrid Drive. It features an Atkinson cycle combustion engine mated to an “advanced high-energy battery pack” designed to deliver greater power from a smaller battery than those currently used by Lexus. Combined, the LF-LC’s powertrain develops 500 hp.
Click here to see official pics of the car in red, and here to see it in Opal Blue. It would be a crime if Lexus didn’t make this one.
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what a concept!..
wow wht a beuty! im infected…
Stunning looking car…..though that one-piece spindle grill is too extreme for my eyes.
Now heres a suggestion Toyota, don’t just reserve all your good designers son Lexus. Put some in charge of future Toyotas I.e the next Camry/Vios.
Stunning looking car…..though that one-piece spindle grill is too extreme for my eyes.
Now heres a suggestion Toyota, don’t just reserve all your good designers fon Lexus. Put some in charge of future Toyotas
I.e the next Camry/Vios.
How to Toyota mindset is:
Toyota = Datsun – Less emphasise on Design and RnD
Lexus = Infinity/Nissan – more on design and RnD.
Unless be neutral like most Automotive manufaturer like Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Renault, VW, Peugeout and many more.
agreed AVH, toyota designs is just not so attractive with the only exception is the 86 and the recently launched euro only auris
finally, who’s the photographer? It’s good this time. all at taken at a fixed horizon.
I can see their effort trying hard, good nevertheless.
freaking UGLY grille!
Make it a production car! If only Toyota 86 is of such shell…
Sam Loo tis one RV gd onot?
Sam loo say: sure.
finally 1 reliable sports car is available that is super nice!
The new Toyota Supra! As most people would assume.
Hopefully it won’t be like LFA. Thou shall not limited edition a car.
“Sam Loo” family will resell it at Higher Price.
Leng Chai Car. No need Ah Bengs to mod anymore, and will NOT sui kwan and kwai tai
RV how a?
Anytime better than kimchis and sui kwan euros
RV better than buying property?
That car looks amazing. I hope they have the balls to put it into production.
ughh… that horrid front design