Lexus LC

Lexus may be on the cusp of introducing its first battery-electric vehicle, but that doesn’t mean it’s slowing development of internal combustion engines. The company revealed the twin-turbocharged V8 engine debuting in its Lexus LC race car will feature in “future road cars such as sports cars”. Next year represents the third time Toyota Gazoo Racing has competed at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring with a Lexus LC – and the 14th consecutive year the team has participated.

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Lexus has confirmed it will produce the LC Convertible, debuting a camouflaged pre-production prototype at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Timing and specification of the LC Convertible is still yet to be announced, though we’d say the new model isn’t far off. “It will broaden the LC line-up and bring a sense of a completeness to the brand's flagship models,” the company said in its press release.

Lexus UK has revealed the LC Limited Edition, a special version of its flagship coupe with a unique paint finish and special yellow-themed trim appointments. Scheduled to go on sale in November, the UK-market limited-edition LC is distinguished by its Naples Yellow paint finish, while the interior sports various yellow elements as well.

Lexus has reportedly signed off on a convertible version of the LC, while an LC F performance hero also looks set for production in the coming years. According to a new article by the UK's Auto Express, internal sources claim the drop-top LC has already been approved, while the 'F'-branded version is looking likely for production as well. The convertible is said to be heading to production within the next 18-24 months, filling a key gap in the Japanese marque's line-up.