Lexus unveiled new LC Limited Edition model
prior to the car’s public debut at the 2018 Paris Motor Show, saying that sales
for it are to commence this fall and that buyers living in Europe will be able
to choose between 500 and 500h versions. The Paris car is a 500h, dressed
in an exclusive Flare Yellow color and rocking a set of large 21-inch forged
alloy wheels. Other features include CFRP inserts in the roof and an active
rear spoiler.
There is a very clear theme to the cabin of the LC
Limited Edition. There’s yellow leather on the door panels, mixing it up with
the Alcantara trim (on the headliner), white leather seats and console inserts,
plus loads of yellow contrast stitching. Lexus also used some carbon fiber,
although not extensively.
The car’s interior also comes with 10-way power
adjustable front seats (semi-aniline leather), a head-up display, Mark Levinson
Reference premium audio system plus other goodies, at no extra cost – as it
should be with special edition models. As for performance, you’re
looking at Dynamic Handling, Variable Gear Ratio Steering with four-wheel
steering and a Torsen limited-slip differential, all standard.
Powering the LC 500 is a naturally aspirated
5.0-liter V8 engine, putting down 474 PS and 527 Nm of
torque, whereas the LC 500h version gets you a 3.5-liter V6 hybrid setup, with
a total system horsepower figure of 354 hp.
