Lexus is returning
to the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance as a sponsor, marking the occasion by
presenting two brand new concepts in the form of a customized UX 250h and the
LC Inspiration Series. According to Lexus, is meant to represent
the ultimate expression of its flagship coupe. This is actually the second time
Lexus have come out with an Inspiration Series version of the LC, the first one
being displayed in 2017.
This year’s concept
comes with a Flare Yellow exterior, a unique set of black 21-inch forged
alloys, a carbon fiber roof and an active rear spoiler. Inside, you’ll find
bespoke yellow door inserts made from Alcantara, and semi-aniline leather seats
with yellow stitching – which is also found on the instrument panel, console
and glovebox.
Power comes from a
naturally aspirated 471 HP, 5.0-liter V8 feeding the rear wheels through a
10-speed automatic gearbox. In a straight line, the LC Inspiration Series can
hit 96 km/h from a standstill in just 4.4 seconds, while averaging up
to 25 mpg (9.4 l/100km) on the highway.
While the UX
crossover won’t arrive at Lexus dealers until December, that hasn’t stopped the
automaker from creating an even more aggressive-looking version.
Built by Clark
Ishihara of VIP Auto Salon, this custom UX 250h features an Oracal wrap and
custom roof rack for a very special F Sport Carbon Fiber Road Bicycle, itself
created to mark the completion of the Lexus LFA’s production run.
Other mods found on
this UX 250h include the NIA Auto Design ABS Lip Kit, the Vossen VFS-1 wheels,
Nitto Invo tires, Apexi N1 EXV damper suspension and full cat-back exhaust,
plus the Inno Base Rack with the slim fork lock bike system.
