Lexus LC News
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It was at the Detroit Auto Show back in 2012 that Lexus first stunned audiences with the original LF-LC concept. The sexy two-door proved such a hit that almost immediately after the reveal Lexus managers were already hinting at production. Now the production version of the LF-LC concept has been revealed, arriving in the form of the 2018 Lexus LC, on show this week at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show. The arrival of the LC is hardly a surprise. There have been numerous official hints and prototype sightings over the past year. Thankfully, the LF-LC concept's lines have been transferred faithfully...
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New Lexus To Debut In Detroit; Is It The LC?Lexus has confirmed plans to debut a new vehicle at next week’s 2016 Detroit Auto Show. Unfortunately, there’s not much else in the way of official details but a teaser image of some burnt rubber on the Lexus website suggests we’ll see a sporty car unveiled. Lexus has two major...
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2018 Lexus LC Spy Shots
Although originally intended as a concept to preview future styling themes, rave reviews following the reveal of the Lexus LF-LC concept at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show persuaded managers to put the stunning two-door into production. We now have photos of a prototype for the production version, which...
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Lexus LF-LC GT Vision Gran Turismo Concept Revealed
Lexus is the latest automaker to reveal a concept for the Vision Gran Turismo challenge, which celebrates the 15th anniversary of the popular Gran Turismo video game series. The challenge started last year with the words of the game’s creator Kazunori Yamauchi: "Would you be willing to design...
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LC 500 And LC 500h Names Trademarked, Likely Presages Production Lexus LF-LC Coupe
Although originally intended as a concept to preview future styling themes, rave reviews for Lexus’ LF-LC concept following its reveal at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show persuaded managers to put it into production. While there have been rumors the production version of the LF-LC concept will...
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Production Lexus LF-LC Will Be Almost Identical To Concept: Report
Fans of Lexus’ stunning LF-LC concept car from the 2012 Detroit Auto Show will be glad to know that the production version, which is tipped to revive the SC badge, will look almost identical to the concept. The information was revealed by Lexus’ European chief Alain Uyttenhoven, who...
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The Lexus LF-LC Concept’s reception at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show was an undeniable a success, but in a world where economics rule that doesn’t necessarily mean production is a given--even with Lexus attempting to inject some much-needed sportiness to its lineup. Nevertheless, we’ve previously heard that the concept could spawn a production version serving as the spiritual successor of the SC 430, and that dealers are clamoring for just such a car, and now we hear that the concept has been confirmed for production. Speaking with Ward’s Auto, Lexus’ vice president...
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Lexus LF-LC Blue Concept Underwhelms In Australia
For those that had expected a totally new Lexus concept to come forth down under, we're sorry: this is the LF-LC Blue Concept, which is primarily different from the LF-LC shown at Detroit this year in color only. We do, fortunately, get a single new spec, however, finally elucidating the power of...
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Lexus LFA Meets The LF-LC Concept: Video
Can’t decide which Lexus you like better, the LFA supercar or the LF-LC concept car? Well, here’s a video that finally puts the two side by side and even includes some driving action, albeit driving action at crawling speed. One is powered by naturally-aspirated V-10 goodness, while the...
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Will Popular Demand Prompt Lexus To Build The LF-LC?
When Lexus unveiled its LF-LC concept at this year’s Detroit Auto Show, it was clear about one thing: the car was a design concept, so it wouldn’t be heading to a Lexus showroom any time soon. In fact, Lexus didn’t even provide details about the car’s drivetrain, saying only...
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2012 Lexus LF-LC Concept: 2012 Detroit Show Video
Designed solely as a styling exercise, Lexus' futuristic LF-LC coupe will likely influence the design of Lexus models for years to come.
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Lexus LF-LC Live On Display At The 2012 Detroit Auto Show
The Lexus LF-LC is a rarity among modern auto show concepts: it's an actual concept. It's not intended to directly preview any production model, and it's certainly not a thinly-veiled production-ready car. It's also pretty daring in its details. And it's a hybrid. Beyond that, there's not a lot to...
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Though the 2013 Lexus GS sedan has already taken the Lexus brand in a new--and we think positive--design direction, the future beyond the GS is being previewed this week with the new LF-LC Concept, penned in the company's Calty design studio. "The concept we're showing here in Detroit continues the Lexus design revolution started with the CT and GS," said Lexus group vice president and general manager Mark Templin. So what is this new direction? As you can see from the images, the exterior is dynamic, with lots of glass and complex curved surfaces. The interior focuses on high tech contrasted...
