Lexus Chief Engineer Koji Sato: “The LC project is not finished yet”

Posted by Kevin on October 3rd, 2018

Lexus LC chief engineer Koji Sato sat down for an interview with Top Gear to discuss the future of the flagship coupe:

Top Gear: What do you think is so special about the LC?

Koji Sato: It shows that Lexus, working with Akio [Toyoda, son of the Toyota founder and Toyota CEO] has mastered the handling performance. Particularly the steering – you can feel the front tyres and get that feedback, have a conversation. This kind of feeling is our focusing point for Lexus, to create our clear driving taste.

TG: Is there anything about the LC that you would like to go back and change?

KS: There is no need to go back. The LC project is not finished yet. Every year we implement some important improvement points for LC. So we are always moving forward. It’s never ending.

Of course, the conversation turned to a high-performance variant of the LC:

TG: What’s next for the LC? We’ve seen spy photos of an LC-F being tested.

KS: I cannot share the details of that project but LC has a big meaning for the Lexus brand. So that means the LC needs to have some more – you see my face [breaks into a big smile].

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Gecko
meth.ix
My eyes fell off, but orange brake calipers with the F logo would have made it perfect.
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467 HP isn't enough?
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Bulldog 1
467 HP isn't enough?
Not for an F-badge. The LC is competing with near the best of the best. It dresses the part, but the F version is going to need that twin turbo v8 north of 600HP
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Bulldog 1
467 HP isn't enough?
Not for an F-badge. The LC is competing with near the best of the best. It dresses the part, but the F version is going to need that twin turbo v8 north of 600HP
meth.ix
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467 HP isn't enough?[/quote}

Not for and F model. The LC F will be competing with cars like the M6 which nearly has 600hp and the S65 Coupe, with more than 600hp
meth.ix
Bulldog 1
467 HP isn't enough?[/quote}

Not for and F model. The LC F will be competing with cars like the M6 which nearly has 600hp and the S65 Coupe, with more than 600hp
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Bulldog 1
467 HP isn't enough?
its enough for the standard version but the F needs 600+hp
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Bulldog 1
467 HP isn't enough?
its enough for the standard version but the F needs 600+hp
NVlaar
Shocking similarities! It's time for us to review the grand turismo vision LF-LC.
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Shocking similarities! It's time for us to review the grand turismo vision LF-LC.
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    BOSS
  • January 14, 2016
Wow, yes please!
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  • January 14, 2016
Wow, yes please!
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Wow, yes please!
DOC4Lex
This is a must.
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This is a must.
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This is a must.
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Every F element looks fine on the LC500 but it doesn't need the side vents at all, they'll spoil the smooth surface of that part.

Given that the F-engine is the basic on the LC500, Lexus could have a secret weapon in its arsenal. I'm hoping for a twin-turbo V8 with at least 560hp.
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Every F element looks fine on the LC500 but it doesn't need the side vents at all, they'll spoil the smooth surface of that part.

Given that the F-engine is the basic on the LC500, Lexus could have a secret weapon in its arsenal. I'm hoping for a twin-turbo V8 with at least 560hp.
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Every F element looks fine on the LC500 but it doesn't need the side vents at all, they'll spoil the smooth surface of that part.

Given that the F-engine is the basic on the LC500, Lexus could have a secret weapon in its arsenal. I'm hoping for a twin-turbo V8 with at least 560hp.
Lexus Cohen
joe_my
Every F element looks fine on the LC500 but it doesn't need the side vents at all, they'll spoil the smooth surface of that part.

Given that the F-engine is the basic on the LC500, Lexus could have a secret weapon in its arsenal. I'm hoping for a twin-turbo V8 with at least 560hp.
The LC F will have 600hp minimum. Hopefully we get the convertible RC also.
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joe_my
Every F element looks fine on the LC500 but it doesn't need the side vents at all, they'll spoil the smooth surface of that part.

Given that the F-engine is the basic on the LC500, Lexus could have a secret weapon in its arsenal. I'm hoping for a twin-turbo V8 with at least 560hp.
The LC F will have 600hp minimum. Hopefully we get the convertible RC also.
Lexus Cohen
joe_my
Every F element looks fine on the LC500 but it doesn't need the side vents at all, they'll spoil the smooth surface of that part.

Given that the F-engine is the basic on the LC500, Lexus could have a secret weapon in its arsenal. I'm hoping for a twin-turbo V8 with at least 560hp.
The LC F will have 600hp minimum. Hopefully we get the convertible RC also.
meth.ix
The LF-CC was the concept of the RC.
meth.ix
The LF-CC was the concept of the RC.
meth.ix
The LF-CC was the concept of the RC.
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joe_my
Every F element looks fine on the LC500 but it doesn't need the side vents at all, they'll spoil the smooth surface of that part.
Of course, the exception is the LFA, but to my eyes, since the LC is offered in "base" with the smooth front fenders, it's not an F without the signature fender vertical scoop on each side. Those are a must! :)
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joe_my
Every F element looks fine on the LC500 but it doesn't need the side vents at all, they'll spoil the smooth surface of that part.
Of course, the exception is the LFA, but to my eyes, since the LC is offered in "base" with the smooth front fenders, it's not an F without the signature fender vertical scoop on each side. Those are a must! :)
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joe_my
Every F element looks fine on the LC500 but it doesn't need the side vents at all, they'll spoil the smooth surface of that part.
Of course, the exception is the LFA, but to my eyes, since the LC is offered in "base" with the smooth front fenders, it's not an F without the signature fender vertical scoop on each side. Those are a must! :)
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Gecko

:D Especially in USB!!! :D

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