Lexus LF-FC
The LF-FC
will spawn a production version before the end of the decade. The study is part
of the company's plans to have a hydrogen-powered car in its range by the end
of the decade.
It uses a high-output fuel-cell
powertrain, with a motor driving the rear wheels and electricity sent to the
two front in-wheel motors. This allows for precise torque distribution between
the two axles,while the power control unit at the front, fuel cell stack at the
rear and T-shaped hydrogen tank contribute to "perfectly balanced handling
characteristics of a sporting sedan".
The Automated Driving Technology is
designed to reduce fatigue, ensure highway safety and lower traffic congestion.
It has all the necessary operations for highway driving, including lane keeping
and changing, merging, speed adjustments and overtaking.
Lexus highlights LF-FC's fresh styling
theme, with its dynamic lines, triple LED headlamp clusters, the firm's
distinctive grille, arrowhead motif DRLs, new lamp design at the rear, slim
glasshouse, sweeping roofline and 21-inch wheels.
Inside, it features an innovative
control system, which can be operated by hand gestures and eliminates the need
to press the touch panels. The next-gen interface provides a more comfortable
driving experience, using sensors to detect the driver's movements, analyze the
images and complete the control operation.
The production version of the LF-FC will
replace the LS and it will compete in the same segment as the Mercedes-Benz
S-Class, BMW 7-Series and Audi A8.
