Hands On: 2018 Lexus LC500
15 April 2018, Neil Parkhi
Introduction
The Lexus LC is a new type of vehicle Lexus is offering. It is a very unique coupe in its very own way which is based off the Lexus LS sedan. It looks nice, feels nice, and has some of the greatest in terms of modern technology inside the vehicle.
Specifications
| Steering and Transmission | |
|---|---|
| Steering Type | Electric Assist, Rack and Pinion Power Steering |
| Transmission Type | Continuous Variable Automatic |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Joint Multi-Link |
| Rear Suspension Type | Double Joint Multi-Link |
| Suspension Features | Stabilizer Bars, Coil Springs, Linear-Solenoid Actuated Shock Absorbers |
| Dimensions | |
| Length (in, mm) | 187.4in, 4760mm |
| Width (in, mm) | 75.6in, 1920mm |
| Height (in, mm) | 53.0in, 1346mm |
| Wheelbase (in, mm) | 113.0in, 2870mm |
| Weight (lb, kg) | 4280lb, 1941kg |
| Engine Specifications | |
| Engine Type | 5.0 litre 32 valve double overhead cam V8 |
| Power (bhp, PS, kW) | 471bhp, 478PS, 351kW @ 7100RPM |
| Torque (lb-ft, Nm) | 398lb-ft, 540Nm @ 4800RPM |
| 0-60 mph (0-97 kmph) | 4.4 seconds |
| Top Speed (mph, kmph) | 168 mph, 270 kmph |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Fuel Tank Size (gal, L) | 21.7 gallons, 82L |
| Fuel Type (AKI, RON) | 91 Octane/AKI Petrol (95 RON) |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg, kmpL) | 16mpg, 7kmpL |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg, kmpL) | 26mpg, 11kmpL |
| Cargo Specifications | |
| Cargo Space (ft3, L) | 5.4ft3, 153L |
| Max. Cargo Space (ft3, L) | 5.4ft3, 153L |