Lexus LC F to Debut in 2021 with Over 600 Horsepower?

Posted by Kevin on May 29th, 2018

Car & Driver has joined the Lexus LC F rumor mill, claiming that the high-performance coupe will debut in 2021 with a twin-turbo 4.0L V8 “making north of 600 horsepower”. The magazine also expects a 10-speed automatic, plus updates to the torque-vectoring differential and Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) system.

There are other details as well: The LC F will be outfitted with carbon fiber and other lightweight materials to reduce mass, the front and rear will get an aggressive update, and there will be vents in both the hood and fenders.

There’s even speculation on the price — Car & Driver suggests the LC F will have an MSRP approaching $200,000 USD.

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PeterF
The LC 500 has the new 10 speed RWD gearbox (from supplier Aisin) that it shares with the LS 500. IDK if the transmission includes a transaxel (I'm not an expert here)
If it is Aisin, then no transaxle. The only one made was for the LFA, and I think they made a dual clutch version and manual version for prototype/testing. The other car that had a 6 speed manual transaxle was the Toyota 4500GT concept. IF, the new Supra gets a transaxle, it will certainly be BMW's one supplied by ZF. Getrag's one that AMG uses? Less likely even though Getrag also supplied M cars. Will have to wait till Supra reveal. If Supra has no, LC-F won't either. And with 600 PS, AWD would be better. But let us not forget the GT-R AWD transaxle, we'll find out if the AMG GT4 will have something of the kind.
krew
PeterF
humm, not sure if this is the LC F. I thought it would have more venting on the hood and a spoiler.... but it could be an early stage version with the new engine.
Joaquin Ruhi
Even though my first impression was "LC F prototype", upon looking at these pictures more closely, I share PeterF's skepticism that this is the LC F. More likely a potential LC F Sport variant.
I will admit to adding some sensationalism to these photos, as this prototype could easily be an LC F SPORT or even bringing the safety tech from the LS to the LC. The source for the photos told me:

The guy pulled in/out of parking space several times...I was wondering if he was trying out some kind of auto park function.
krew
PeterF
humm, not sure if this is the LC F. I thought it would have more venting on the hood and a spoiler.... but it could be an early stage version with the new engine.
Joaquin Ruhi
Even though my first impression was "LC F prototype", upon looking at these pictures more closely, I share PeterF's skepticism that this is the LC F. More likely a potential LC F Sport variant.
I will admit to adding some sensationalism to these photos, as this prototype could easily be an LC F SPORT or even bringing the safety tech from the LS to the LC. The source for the photos told me:

The guy pulled in/out of parking space several times...I was wondering if he was trying out some kind of auto park function.
krew
PeterF
humm, not sure if this is the LC F. I thought it would have more venting on the hood and a spoiler.... but it could be an early stage version with the new engine.
Joaquin Ruhi
Even though my first impression was "LC F prototype", upon looking at these pictures more closely, I share PeterF's skepticism that this is the LC F. More likely a potential LC F Sport variant.
I will admit to adding some sensationalism to these photos, as this prototype could easily be an LC F SPORT or even bringing the safety tech from the LS to the LC. The source for the photos told me:

The guy pulled in/out of parking space several times...I was wondering if he was trying out some kind of auto park function.
krew
PeterF
humm, not sure if this is the LC F. I thought it would have more venting on the hood and a spoiler.... but it could be an early stage version with the new engine.
Joaquin Ruhi
Even though my first impression was "LC F prototype", upon looking at these pictures more closely, I share PeterF's skepticism that this is the LC F. More likely a potential LC F Sport variant.
I will admit to adding some sensationalism to these photos, as this prototype could easily be an LC F SPORT or even bringing the safety tech from the LS to the LC. The source for the photos told me:

The guy pulled in/out of parking space several times...I was wondering if he was trying out some kind of auto park function.
krew
PeterF
humm, not sure if this is the LC F. I thought it would have more venting on the hood and a spoiler.... but it could be an early stage version with the new engine.
Joaquin Ruhi
Even though my first impression was "LC F prototype", upon looking at these pictures more closely, I share PeterF's skepticism that this is the LC F. More likely a potential LC F Sport variant.
I will admit to adding some sensationalism to these photos, as this prototype could easily be an LC F SPORT or even bringing the safety tech from the LS to the LC. The source for the photos told me:

The guy pulled in/out of parking space several times...I was wondering if he was trying out some kind of auto park function.
PeterF
krew
I will admit to adding some sensationalism to these photos, as this prototype could easily be an LC F SPORT or even bringing the safety tech from the LS to the LC. The source for the photos told me:
I like the excitement of the anticipation of the new LC F. any tid bits contribute to that excitement Keep em coming!:thumbsup::)
PeterF
krew
I will admit to adding some sensationalism to these photos, as this prototype could easily be an LC F SPORT or even bringing the safety tech from the LS to the LC. The source for the photos told me:
I like the excitement of the anticipation of the new LC F. any tid bits contribute to that excitement Keep em coming!:thumbsup::)
PeterF
krew
I will admit to adding some sensationalism to these photos, as this prototype could easily be an LC F SPORT or even bringing the safety tech from the LS to the LC. The source for the photos told me:
I like the excitement of the anticipation of the new LC F. any tid bits contribute to that excitement Keep em coming!:thumbsup::)
PeterF
krew
I will admit to adding some sensationalism to these photos, as this prototype could easily be an LC F SPORT or even bringing the safety tech from the LS to the LC. The source for the photos told me:
I like the excitement of the anticipation of the new LC F. any tid bits contribute to that excitement Keep em coming!:thumbsup::)
PeterF
krew
I will admit to adding some sensationalism to these photos, as this prototype could easily be an LC F SPORT or even bringing the safety tech from the LS to the LC. The source for the photos told me:
I like the excitement of the anticipation of the new LC F. any tid bits contribute to that excitement Keep em coming!:thumbsup::)
maiaramdan
My hope to Torque more than my hopping to HP
maiaramdan
My hope to Torque more than my hopping to HP
maiaramdan
My hope to Torque more than my hopping to HP
maiaramdan
My hope to Torque more than my hopping to HP
maiaramdan
My hope to Torque more than my hopping to HP
RichieRich
It Looks Like an LC F, 5.0L V8, twin turbos w/600hp to me. 4.0L twin turbo V8 w/600hp wouldn't surprise either.
My2cents
RichieRich
It Looks Like an LC F, 5.0L V8, twin turbos w/600hp to me. 4.0L twin turbo V8 w/600hp wouldn't surprise either.
My2cents
RichieRich
It Looks Like an LC F, 5.0L V8, twin turbos w/600hp to me. 4.0L twin turbo V8 w/600hp wouldn't surprise either.
My2cents
RichieRich
It Looks Like an LC F, 5.0L V8, twin turbos w/600hp to me. 4.0L twin turbo V8 w/600hp wouldn't surprise either.
My2cents
RichieRich
It Looks Like an LC F, 5.0L V8, twin turbos w/600hp to me. 4.0L twin turbo V8 w/600hp wouldn't surprise either.
My2cents
maiaramdan
I agree but Lexus/Toyota always upsets in torque/rpm
maiaramdan
I agree but Lexus/Toyota always upsets in torque/rpm
maiaramdan
I agree but Lexus/Toyota always upsets in torque/rpm
maiaramdan
I agree but Lexus/Toyota always upsets in torque/rpm
maiaramdan
I agree but Lexus/Toyota always upsets in torque/rpm
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maiaramdan
I agree but Lexus/Toyota always upsets in torque/rpm
Then you should stop worrying because that torque you are talking about is not what makes a car go fast. Torque is used in the automotive industry by different types of engineers for all kinds of reasons, but it's never for 0-60 times.

Make we should make a forum rule that hp/torque debate should not be allowed.
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maiaramdan
I agree but Lexus/Toyota always upsets in torque/rpm
Then you should stop worrying because that torque you are talking about is not what makes a car go fast. Torque is used in the automotive industry by different types of engineers for all kinds of reasons, but it's never for 0-60 times.

Make we should make a forum rule that hp/torque debate should not be allowed.
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maiaramdan
I agree but Lexus/Toyota always upsets in torque/rpm
Then you should stop worrying because that torque you are talking about is not what makes a car go fast. Torque is used in the automotive industry by different types of engineers for all kinds of reasons, but it's never for 0-60 times.

Make we should make a forum rule that hp/torque debate should not be allowed.
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maiaramdan
I agree but Lexus/Toyota always upsets in torque/rpm
Then you should stop worrying because that torque you are talking about is not what makes a car go fast. Torque is used in the automotive industry by different types of engineers for all kinds of reasons, but it's never for 0-60 times.

Make we should make a forum rule that hp/torque debate should not be allowed.

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