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.
Lexus Australia has confirmed pricing and specifications for the evergreen new LC Inspiration Series, available in strictly limited numbers and now on sale from $205,512 plus on-road costs.
"Fewer than 10 units" will be offered in Australia, according to the company's local arm, available with the distinctive Khaki Metal green exterior paint and tan 'L-Aniline' leather upholstery.
The Lexus LC500 is the Japanese luxury marque's current flagship sports car. Here at CarAdvice we reckon it's pretty damn gorgeous and one of the brand's most exciting models for a long time.
Before the LC, though, there was the brilliant and ultra-exclusive LFA, with its naturally-aspirated V10 that sang all the way to 9000rpm.
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.
