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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This is the type of engine Toyota should have developed years ago. They’re late and it sounds more like fanciful vaporware than reality. All talk.

Assuming this ever does get released, that price point is way too high. You can get 500 to 600 HP V8 AMG, BMW M or Audi RS NOW for way, way less than that. It won’t sell, especially considering Lexus’ solidified reputation of exaggerating performance numbers. I doubt people who buy these cars would be fooled or at least not research it more than the average Camry buyer and see through the charade, especially since performance is fundamental when you talk about AMG or M cars.

Will Toyota prove me wrong? Doubt it.


Here, Toyota should take lessons in this. They could learn a thing or two if they expect their F cars to compete. Like the LS. Anyone else would publish a 60 time of 5.6 seconds or slower, not Lexus (lol) and it doesn’t take much research to see real numbers.

http://www.thedrive.com/news/12305/...models-are-always-conservative-tech-boss-says

Turns out Audi has been lying to us all these years—but with our best intentions at heart. As it turns out, those impressive performance stats the carmaker trots out with every new RS model are actually kind of, to use the term of the moment, fake news.

So sayeth Stephan Reil, who serves as head of technical development for Audi Sport GmbH. Reil admitted as much to Australia's CarAdvice at the launch of the new, secretly-hybridized Audi RS5.

"“I’ve been in this job for nearly 20 years, and with all the cars I’ve worked on, the performance numbers we published were conservative," Reil said. "So, if we say 3.9 seconds, you will measure, maybe, 3.7 if the conditions are fine, probably 3.8, but even under the worst conditions, you’ll do it in 3.9 seconds. But you will not find a 4.0."


In other words, Audi never wants to see any customers wind up with a car that doesn't live up to its promises. Not just customers, either—journalists, too.

"The reason we are conservative with these numbers is simple," Reil told CarAdvice. I simply don’t want to hear [it] when you guys write ‘Well, they claim 3.9, but we got 4.0.'”

A glance at independent tests of recent Audi RS models proves there's substance behind Reil's words. Audi quotes a 3.6-second 0-60 dash for the 605-horsepower RS7 Performance, for example—but Car and Driver squeezed a 3.2-second version out of their test car. Funnily enough, Audi quotes that same 3.2-second 0-60 sprint for the R8 V10 Plus...but that didn't stop Motor Trend from launching that car from naught to a-mile-a-minute in 2.6.

That said, this sort of number-fudging isn't uncommon among German performance car companies. Porsche, in particular, has become notorious for delivering cars that consistently outdo their quotes 0-60 times, and Mercedes-AMG's models are often known to do the same. While Reil is obviously only speaking for his brand...we wouldn't be surprised if his counterparts at those other companies would admit something similar after a couple glasses of pilsner.
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This is the type of engine Toyota should have developed years ago. They’re late and it sounds more like fanciful vaporware than reality. All talk.

Assuming this ever does get released, that price point is way too high. You can get 500 to 600 HP V8 AMG, BMW M or Audi RS NOW for way, way less than that. It won’t sell, especially considering Lexus’ solidified reputation of exaggerating performance numbers. I doubt people who buy these cars would be fooled or at least not research it more than the average Camry buyer and see through the charade, especially since performance is fundamental when you talk about AMG or M cars.

Will Toyota prove me wrong? Doubt it.


Here, Toyota should take lessons in this. They could learn a thing or two if they expect their F cars to compete. Like the LS. Anyone else would publish a 60 time of 5.6 seconds or slower, not Lexus (lol) and it doesn’t take much research to see real numbers.

http://www.thedrive.com/news/12305/...models-are-always-conservative-tech-boss-says

Turns out Audi has been lying to us all these years—but with our best intentions at heart. As it turns out, those impressive performance stats the carmaker trots out with every new RS model are actually kind of, to use the term of the moment, fake news.

So sayeth Stephan Reil, who serves as head of technical development for Audi Sport GmbH. Reil admitted as much to Australia's CarAdvice at the launch of the new, secretly-hybridized Audi RS5.

"“I’ve been in this job for nearly 20 years, and with all the cars I’ve worked on, the performance numbers we published were conservative," Reil said. "So, if we say 3.9 seconds, you will measure, maybe, 3.7 if the conditions are fine, probably 3.8, but even under the worst conditions, you’ll do it in 3.9 seconds. But you will not find a 4.0."


In other words, Audi never wants to see any customers wind up with a car that doesn't live up to its promises. Not just customers, either—journalists, too.

"The reason we are conservative with these numbers is simple," Reil told CarAdvice. I simply don’t want to hear [it] when you guys write ‘Well, they claim 3.9, but we got 4.0.'”

A glance at independent tests of recent Audi RS models proves there's substance behind Reil's words. Audi quotes a 3.6-second 0-60 dash for the 605-horsepower RS7 Performance, for example—but Car and Driver squeezed a 3.2-second version out of their test car. Funnily enough, Audi quotes that same 3.2-second 0-60 sprint for the R8 V10 Plus...but that didn't stop Motor Trend from launching that car from naught to a-mile-a-minute in 2.6.

That said, this sort of number-fudging isn't uncommon among German performance car companies. Porsche, in particular, has become notorious for delivering cars that consistently outdo their quotes 0-60 times, and Mercedes-AMG's models are often known to do the same. While Reil is obviously only speaking for his brand...we wouldn't be surprised if his counterparts at those other companies would admit something similar after a couple glasses of pilsner.
F1 Silver Arrows
It seems that after a bit of forum reading I have found something interesting. This is not relevant to the LC F in specific HOWEVER, the insider in our fellow compatriot forum SupraMKV.com, the person who has helped us TMC enthusiasts inch along with excitement with news of the upcoming 2019 Toyota Supra as time passes, has moved on to Lexus to pursue a new project.

You still may be thinking...... what does this have to do with F? Or Lexus news in general?

The insider of that forum has subtly uttered that they are involved with two new projects with "[essential] updates coming in the form of Fun", emphasizing the letter F. He also mentions in other parts of the thread and other subsidiary posts in the forum that he is working with two Lexus vehicles (there's an ounce of repetition I know). My takeaway from this is that there will be two new Lexus F cars. My bet is on the IS F and the LC F along with a better next generation RC F and a next generation GS F (assuming the GS stays alive). If not, then it will be the updated GS F and RC F. Still though, looking at how Toyota is going crazy with the Supra, this is going to be good. The good days are finally here. Welcome back Toyota and Lexus.
F1 Silver Arrows
It seems that after a bit of forum reading I have found something interesting. This is not relevant to the LC F in specific HOWEVER, the insider in our fellow compatriot forum SupraMKV.com, the person who has helped us TMC enthusiasts inch along with excitement with news of the upcoming 2019 Toyota Supra as time passes, has moved on to Lexus to pursue a new project.

You still may be thinking...... what does this have to do with F? Or Lexus news in general?

The insider of that forum has subtly uttered that they are involved with two new projects with "[essential] updates coming in the form of Fun", emphasizing the letter F. He also mentions in other parts of the thread and other subsidiary posts in the forum that he is working with two Lexus vehicles (there's an ounce of repetition I know). My takeaway from this is that there will be two new Lexus F cars. My bet is on the IS F and the LC F along with a better next generation RC F and a next generation GS F (assuming the GS stays alive). If not, then it will be the updated GS F and RC F. Still though, looking at how Toyota is going crazy with the Supra, this is going to be good. The good days are finally here. Welcome back Toyota and Lexus.
F1 Silver Arrows
It seems that after a bit of forum reading I have found something interesting. This is not relevant to the LC F in specific HOWEVER, the insider in our fellow compatriot forum SupraMKV.com, the person who has helped us TMC enthusiasts inch along with excitement with news of the upcoming 2019 Toyota Supra as time passes, has moved on to Lexus to pursue a new project.

You still may be thinking...... what does this have to do with F? Or Lexus news in general?

The insider of that forum has subtly uttered that they are involved with two new projects with "[essential] updates coming in the form of Fun", emphasizing the letter F. He also mentions in other parts of the thread and other subsidiary posts in the forum that he is working with two Lexus vehicles (there's an ounce of repetition I know). My takeaway from this is that there will be two new Lexus F cars. My bet is on the IS F and the LC F along with a better next generation RC F and a next generation GS F (assuming the GS stays alive). If not, then it will be the updated GS F and RC F. Still though, looking at how Toyota is going crazy with the Supra, this is going to be good. The good days are finally here. Welcome back Toyota and Lexus.
F1 Silver Arrows
It seems that after a bit of forum reading I have found something interesting. This is not relevant to the LC F in specific HOWEVER, the insider in our fellow compatriot forum SupraMKV.com, the person who has helped us TMC enthusiasts inch along with excitement with news of the upcoming 2019 Toyota Supra as time passes, has moved on to Lexus to pursue a new project.

You still may be thinking...... what does this have to do with F? Or Lexus news in general?

The insider of that forum has subtly uttered that they are involved with two new projects with "[essential] updates coming in the form of Fun", emphasizing the letter F. He also mentions in other parts of the thread and other subsidiary posts in the forum that he is working with two Lexus vehicles (there's an ounce of repetition I know). My takeaway from this is that there will be two new Lexus F cars. My bet is on the IS F and the LC F along with a better next generation RC F and a next generation GS F (assuming the GS stays alive). If not, then it will be the updated GS F and RC F. Still though, looking at how Toyota is going crazy with the Supra, this is going to be good. The good days are finally here. Welcome back Toyota and Lexus.
F1 Silver Arrows
It seems that after a bit of forum reading I have found something interesting. This is not relevant to the LC F in specific HOWEVER, the insider in our fellow compatriot forum SupraMKV.com, the person who has helped us TMC enthusiasts inch along with excitement with news of the upcoming 2019 Toyota Supra as time passes, has moved on to Lexus to pursue a new project.

You still may be thinking...... what does this have to do with F? Or Lexus news in general?

The insider of that forum has subtly uttered that they are involved with two new projects with "[essential] updates coming in the form of Fun", emphasizing the letter F. He also mentions in other parts of the thread and other subsidiary posts in the forum that he is working with two Lexus vehicles (there's an ounce of repetition I know). My takeaway from this is that there will be two new Lexus F cars. My bet is on the IS F and the LC F along with a better next generation RC F and a next generation GS F (assuming the GS stays alive). If not, then it will be the updated GS F and RC F. Still though, looking at how Toyota is going crazy with the Supra, this is going to be good. The good days are finally here. Welcome back Toyota and Lexus.
F1 Silver Arrows
It seems that after a bit of forum reading I have found something interesting. This is not relevant to the LC F in specific HOWEVER, the insider in our fellow compatriot forum SupraMKV.com, the person who has helped us TMC enthusiasts inch along with excitement with news of the upcoming 2019 Toyota Supra as time passes, has moved on to Lexus to pursue a new project.

You still may be thinking...... what does this have to do with F? Or Lexus news in general?

The insider of that forum has subtly uttered that they are involved with two new projects with "[essential] updates coming in the form of Fun", emphasizing the letter F. He also mentions in other parts of the thread and other subsidiary posts in the forum that he is working with two Lexus vehicles (there's an ounce of repetition I know). My takeaway from this is that there will be two new Lexus F cars. My bet is on the IS F and the LC F along with a better next generation RC F and a next generation GS F (assuming the GS stays alive). If not, then it will be the updated GS F and RC F. Still though, looking at how Toyota is going crazy with the Supra, this is going to be good. The good days are finally here. Welcome back Toyota and Lexus.
F1 Silver Arrows
It seems that after a bit of forum reading I have found something interesting. This is not relevant to the LC F in specific HOWEVER, the insider in our fellow compatriot forum SupraMKV.com, the person who has helped us TMC enthusiasts inch along with excitement with news of the upcoming 2019 Toyota Supra as time passes, has moved on to Lexus to pursue a new project.

You still may be thinking...... what does this have to do with F? Or Lexus news in general?

The insider of that forum has subtly uttered that they are involved with two new projects with "[essential] updates coming in the form of Fun", emphasizing the letter F. He also mentions in other parts of the thread and other subsidiary posts in the forum that he is working with two Lexus vehicles (there's an ounce of repetition I know). My takeaway from this is that there will be two new Lexus F cars. My bet is on the IS F and the LC F along with a better next generation RC F and a next generation GS F (assuming the GS stays alive). If not, then it will be the updated GS F and RC F. Still though, looking at how Toyota is going crazy with the Supra, this is going to be good. The good days are finally here. Welcome back Toyota and Lexus.
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F1 Silver Arrows
It seems that after a bit of forum reading I have found something interesting. This is not relevant to the LC F in specific HOWEVER, the insider in our fellow compatriot forum SupraMKV.com, the person who has helped us TMC enthusiasts inch along with excitement with news of the upcoming 2019 Toyota Supra as time passes, has moved on to Lexus to pursue a new project.

You still may be thinking...... what does this have to do with F? Or Lexus news in general?

The insider of that forum has subtly uttered that they are involved with two new projects with "[essential] updates coming in the form of Fun", emphasizing the letter F. He also mentions in other parts of the thread and other subsidiary posts in the forum that he is working with two Lexus vehicles (there's an ounce of repetition I know). My takeaway from this is that there will be two new Lexus F cars. My bet is on the IS F and the LC F along with a better next generation RC F and a next generation GS F (assuming the GS stays alive). If not, then it will be the updated GS F and RC F. Still though, looking at how Toyota is going crazy with the Supra, this is going to be good. The good days are finally here. Welcome back Toyota and Lexus.
Gazoo racing is working on a new GS F. But dont know whether it's a updated one or a new generation one.
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F1 Silver Arrows
It seems that after a bit of forum reading I have found something interesting. This is not relevant to the LC F in specific HOWEVER, the insider in our fellow compatriot forum SupraMKV.com, the person who has helped us TMC enthusiasts inch along with excitement with news of the upcoming 2019 Toyota Supra as time passes, has moved on to Lexus to pursue a new project.

You still may be thinking...... what does this have to do with F? Or Lexus news in general?

The insider of that forum has subtly uttered that they are involved with two new projects with "[essential] updates coming in the form of Fun", emphasizing the letter F. He also mentions in other parts of the thread and other subsidiary posts in the forum that he is working with two Lexus vehicles (there's an ounce of repetition I know). My takeaway from this is that there will be two new Lexus F cars. My bet is on the IS F and the LC F along with a better next generation RC F and a next generation GS F (assuming the GS stays alive). If not, then it will be the updated GS F and RC F. Still though, looking at how Toyota is going crazy with the Supra, this is going to be good. The good days are finally here. Welcome back Toyota and Lexus.
Gazoo racing is working on a new GS F. But dont know whether it's a updated one or a new generation one.
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F1 Silver Arrows
It seems that after a bit of forum reading I have found something interesting. This is not relevant to the LC F in specific HOWEVER, the insider in our fellow compatriot forum SupraMKV.com, the person who has helped us TMC enthusiasts inch along with excitement with news of the upcoming 2019 Toyota Supra as time passes, has moved on to Lexus to pursue a new project.

You still may be thinking...... what does this have to do with F? Or Lexus news in general?

The insider of that forum has subtly uttered that they are involved with two new projects with "[essential] updates coming in the form of Fun", emphasizing the letter F. He also mentions in other parts of the thread and other subsidiary posts in the forum that he is working with two Lexus vehicles (there's an ounce of repetition I know). My takeaway from this is that there will be two new Lexus F cars. My bet is on the IS F and the LC F along with a better next generation RC F and a next generation GS F (assuming the GS stays alive). If not, then it will be the updated GS F and RC F. Still though, looking at how Toyota is going crazy with the Supra, this is going to be good. The good days are finally here. Welcome back Toyota and Lexus.
Gazoo racing is working on a new GS F. But dont know whether it's a updated one or a new generation one.
L
F1 Silver Arrows
It seems that after a bit of forum reading I have found something interesting. This is not relevant to the LC F in specific HOWEVER, the insider in our fellow compatriot forum SupraMKV.com, the person who has helped us TMC enthusiasts inch along with excitement with news of the upcoming 2019 Toyota Supra as time passes, has moved on to Lexus to pursue a new project.

You still may be thinking...... what does this have to do with F? Or Lexus news in general?

The insider of that forum has subtly uttered that they are involved with two new projects with "[essential] updates coming in the form of Fun", emphasizing the letter F. He also mentions in other parts of the thread and other subsidiary posts in the forum that he is working with two Lexus vehicles (there's an ounce of repetition I know). My takeaway from this is that there will be two new Lexus F cars. My bet is on the IS F and the LC F along with a better next generation RC F and a next generation GS F (assuming the GS stays alive). If not, then it will be the updated GS F and RC F. Still though, looking at how Toyota is going crazy with the Supra, this is going to be good. The good days are finally here. Welcome back Toyota and Lexus.
Gazoo racing is working on a new GS F. But dont know whether it's a updated one or a new generation one.
L
F1 Silver Arrows
It seems that after a bit of forum reading I have found something interesting. This is not relevant to the LC F in specific HOWEVER, the insider in our fellow compatriot forum SupraMKV.com, the person who has helped us TMC enthusiasts inch along with excitement with news of the upcoming 2019 Toyota Supra as time passes, has moved on to Lexus to pursue a new project.

You still may be thinking...... what does this have to do with F? Or Lexus news in general?

The insider of that forum has subtly uttered that they are involved with two new projects with "[essential] updates coming in the form of Fun", emphasizing the letter F. He also mentions in other parts of the thread and other subsidiary posts in the forum that he is working with two Lexus vehicles (there's an ounce of repetition I know). My takeaway from this is that there will be two new Lexus F cars. My bet is on the IS F and the LC F along with a better next generation RC F and a next generation GS F (assuming the GS stays alive). If not, then it will be the updated GS F and RC F. Still though, looking at how Toyota is going crazy with the Supra, this is going to be good. The good days are finally here. Welcome back Toyota and Lexus.
Gazoo racing is working on a new GS F. But dont know whether it's a updated one or a new generation one.
L
F1 Silver Arrows
It seems that after a bit of forum reading I have found something interesting. This is not relevant to the LC F in specific HOWEVER, the insider in our fellow compatriot forum SupraMKV.com, the person who has helped us TMC enthusiasts inch along with excitement with news of the upcoming 2019 Toyota Supra as time passes, has moved on to Lexus to pursue a new project.

You still may be thinking...... what does this have to do with F? Or Lexus news in general?

The insider of that forum has subtly uttered that they are involved with two new projects with "[essential] updates coming in the form of Fun", emphasizing the letter F. He also mentions in other parts of the thread and other subsidiary posts in the forum that he is working with two Lexus vehicles (there's an ounce of repetition I know). My takeaway from this is that there will be two new Lexus F cars. My bet is on the IS F and the LC F along with a better next generation RC F and a next generation GS F (assuming the GS stays alive). If not, then it will be the updated GS F and RC F. Still though, looking at how Toyota is going crazy with the Supra, this is going to be good. The good days are finally here. Welcome back Toyota and Lexus.
Gazoo racing is working on a new GS F. But dont know whether it's a updated one or a new generation one.
L
F1 Silver Arrows
It seems that after a bit of forum reading I have found something interesting. This is not relevant to the LC F in specific HOWEVER, the insider in our fellow compatriot forum SupraMKV.com, the person who has helped us TMC enthusiasts inch along with excitement with news of the upcoming 2019 Toyota Supra as time passes, has moved on to Lexus to pursue a new project.

You still may be thinking...... what does this have to do with F? Or Lexus news in general?

The insider of that forum has subtly uttered that they are involved with two new projects with "[essential] updates coming in the form of Fun", emphasizing the letter F. He also mentions in other parts of the thread and other subsidiary posts in the forum that he is working with two Lexus vehicles (there's an ounce of repetition I know). My takeaway from this is that there will be two new Lexus F cars. My bet is on the IS F and the LC F along with a better next generation RC F and a next generation GS F (assuming the GS stays alive). If not, then it will be the updated GS F and RC F. Still though, looking at how Toyota is going crazy with the Supra, this is going to be good. The good days are finally here. Welcome back Toyota and Lexus.
Gazoo racing is working on a new GS F. But dont know whether it's a updated one or a new generation one.
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Lexus LC F to Debut in 2021 with Over 600 Horsepower?
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Lexus LC F to Debut in 2021 with Over 600 Horsepower?
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Lexus LC F to Debut in 2021 with Over 600 Horsepower?
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One question for the whole forum. Do you think they will make it AWD or keep it RWD? I feel like the drivetrain is the game changer here. Not the powertrain or transmission. How the hell will they manage to put that much power and torque down? If there isn't an AWD system it goes for show how incapable they are of making one.
why in the world would you want this to be AWD? It should be RWD.
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Lexus just needs to quit gimping the low end torque of the 5L V8, that's why it feels like a pig, not enough torque down low. My LS430 and LS600hL have more balls down load than any of the F cars.
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Why are people so desperate about AWD? 812, AMG GTR, R8 RWS, LP580-2, 911 GT3, GT2, RS, Astons and McLarens are all RWD. Lexus does not compete with Bentley so the comparison is useless. People generally care about AWD in four doors that are better daily driven. Even the M5 and E63 did not ditch RWD completely and Lexus will always focus more on longevity and reliability.
AWD isn’t even that helpful when the car has 600+ HP especially when technology is so good right now that four wheel steering, TVD, stability and traction controls ETC can make RWDs very controllable without the weight of AWD.

The NSX is a flop, not because of the performance but the price mark up and the quality is garbage compare to Lexus. Acura focus too much on the short term revenues rather than the long term.
Based on the past, Lexus focus more on the long term, so I’m sure they are willing to reduce the profit margin on the LCF for the long term brand profit.

The LC500 is pretty much limited production to 400 a month globally, and Lexus may produce the LCF similar to the 991.2 GT3RS in a limited one or two years production.

Also, from the LFA, LC500, RCF and GSF, I can see that Lexus doesn’t follow trends that well. I think Lexus will make AWDs in the next generations when they perfect the solid state battery.

I think Lexus should use forged carbon instead of CFRP on the body panels and non structural parts to reduce the price. Remove the back seat because people that want a daily GT will almost always go for the LC500, beside the back seats are useless. The LC was never intended to directly compete with the S Coupe because it is shorter, lower and lighter. It was intended to sit between the AMG GT and the S Coupe and the LCF should sit between the AMG GTR and S63.
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If the LC is to be RWD only and not AWD, it is a pity it does not have a transaxle like the LFA and the AMG GT. With all the turbo ancillaries it will be even more nose heavy than the LC 500, which is already nose-heavier than the LC 500h. Ferrari is very well able to make TVD with RWS in their transaxle DCT, and their second FWD transmission is very smart.
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Why are people so desperate about AWD? 812, AMG GTR, R8 RWS, LP580-2, 911 GT3, GT2, RS, Astons and McLarens are all RWD. Lexus does not compete with Bentley so the comparison is useless.
Well Lexus certainly doesn't compete with the ones you mentioned either :) LC is a closer competitor to Bentley GT while looking like AMG GT. But I do agree LC doesn't need to be AWD at all at the moment. Let's see what they can do with F variation this time.
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Well Lexus certainly doesn't compete with the ones you mentioned either :) LC is a closer competitor to Bentley GT while looking like AMG GT. But I do agree LC doesn't need to be AWD at all at the moment. Let's see what they can do with F variation this time.
LC is not even close to being a Bentley competitor. The closest competitor is the DB11 V8
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If the LC is to be RWD only and not AWD, it is a pity it does not have a transaxle like the LFA and the AMG GT. With all the turbo ancillaries it will be even more nose heavy than the LC 500, which is already nose-heavier than the LC 500h. Ferrari is very well able to make TVD with RWS in their transaxle DCT, and their second FWD transmission is very smart.

The LC is really may favorite 'useless' car on sale. But those buyers that show-off with their toys, what will make the LC with V8 turbo a better car than the Vantage with V8 turbo? The Vantage V8 turbo will even get a manual 7 speed transaxle, and the lack of rear seats will not be an issue, the LC does not have practical rear seats. The main negative of the Vantage are the tacky front and rear bumpers and the Mercedes interior, but customers like Mercedes, so this should not be an demerit for them.
Which is why the LC was never a car for me sadly.

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