Faisal Sheikh
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LC500 is already close to 4400 lbs. A convertible will make it even heavier. Not a very feasible idea.
You don't need a actual production car to boost PR and marketing, the LFC2 is an example.
If they do a convertible then why not do a GS 4 door coupe and a RC convertible as well?
You don't need a actual production car to boost PR and marketing, the LFC2 is an example.
If they do a convertible then why not do a GS 4 door coupe and a RC convertible as well? On one end Lexus is making ways into the least popular segment and on the other end the GS is 90% killed off.
Funny enough LFC2 was a preview of what RC really should have been. But that got canceled because of RX-L development, or so we were told. It's obvious Lexus doesn't have the capacity to crank out models like German trio.
View the original article postLexus could be getting a flagship convertible.
There’s also mention of a 3.0L turbocharged V6 with 443 horsepower being introduced with the LC, and I’m of two minds — the engine would be a perfect addition to the Lexus powertrain lineup, but not at the expense of removing the V8 character from the LC coupe.
The Lexus LC-C is officially coming end of next year/early 2020 also the LCF which will be built from forged carbon fibre and aluminium to reduce the weight around 4-500kgs including removal of the rear seats. I’m sure there will be more weight shaving but this is what I know so far for both LC-C and LCF. The LCF will have the new TT V8 with 650bhp+ And built in very low volume/demand and will be in competition with Porsche 911 GT3. I have been told officially from insiders what is coming and believe me Lexus is going full on attack mode! There are going to be some brand new models in the line up and more F cars!
The Lexus LC-C is officially coming end of next year/early 2020 also the LCF which will be built from forged carbon fibre and aluminium to reduce the weight around 4-500kgs including removal of the rear seats. I’m sure there will be more weight shaving but this is what I know so far for both LC-C and LCF. The LCF will have the new TT V8 with 650bhp+ And built in very low volume/demand and will be in competition with Porsche 911 GT3. I have been told officially from insiders what is coming and believe me Lexus is going full on attack mode! There are going to be some brand new models in the line up and more F cars!
Off topic but just want to ask if there is planning of any other F model besides LC and IS?
Any news whether GS is coming back?
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Off topic but just want to ask if there is planning of any other F model besides LC and IS?
Any news whether GS is coming back?
A 1500kg LC wrapped in carbon? Give it an up-tuned 2UR with ~500hp and it will be awesome. If the redesigned LC500 gets the weight loss it will be a more interesting vehicle than the LC-F because no turbos or AWD, the unnecessary staff.
*Anyway I find this 'insider knowledge' highly suspicious as carmakers don't just swap out materials for facelifts. It might as well be a complete redesign and implies the work on the original LC was useless.
I don't believe that for a second. How are they going to release a 3.0 L V6 that has more power than the flagship 3.5 TT with 416 horsepower? That completely goes against to one of Lexus' core competencies, where they make sure the engine isn't over stressed. That is pushing way more power than what competitors from BMW/Mercedes/Audi do, thus I call bs on that report.
I will admit to some "vacation brain" when I posted about the engine last week -- I fully believe Lexus should do a turbocharged 3.0L V6, but as a replacement of the current 2GR-FSE 3.5L V6 being used in the IS 350 & GS 350.
Hello @krew. As we all know you have an extremely renowned taste for great reporting. This report is certainly NOT your fault, and my comments were not aimed at you either, and they'll never be, because you're amazing . So, I hope I didn't step out of line. I should have been much more clear that it wasn't at you, because you did not say the said rumors, just kindly reporting it. I knew you added your own commentary in it and I shared the exact same thoughts too, but the rumor itself was the thing that I had to bring upon notice.