Lexus LC News
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Yep, I believe that too. It most certainly would have and since the LF-LC Concept covered most of the 1.5-2 year design process of a typical development timeline of 4-5 years, it means that phase would be extremely shortened and very straightforward.
Since about early last year, only engineers with a lead designer's input would need to work on final details. Looking at the date now, a final design has likely been frozen with production specifications, hence probably why they would announce it so randomly. They likely started development about 1 to 1 1/4 years ago, so hopefully 2-3 years still left.
Since about early last year, only engineers with a lead designer's input would need to work on final details. Looking at the date now, a final design has likely been frozen with production specifications, hence probably why they would announce it so randomly. They likely started development about 1 to 1 1/4 years ago, so hopefully 2-3 years still left.
Lexus LF-LC approved for production
Lexus LF-LC approved for production
Gallery:
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/lexus...photo-5642961/
On the sidelines of a press drive for the 2014 Lexus IS, the company's vice president of marketing in the US told Ward's Auto that the honchos in Japan have approved the Lexus LF-LC concept for production. He wouldn't offer any other details on how the luxury coupe might be transformed into a vehicle for the buying masses, and that has led to a bag full of speculation.
The show car was hybrid-powered and rear-wheel drive, a beautifully executed stab by Toyota designers in Newport Beach at redefining Lexus, but even with the concept, the point was to keep it "within reach for premium buyers." The report says the odds are on limited production and higher pricing than Lexus' "mainstream products," and other sites have speculated on what kind of powertrain it might end up in showrooms with.
GT Channel posits that the LF-LC will be the inspiration for a coupe in the Lexus LS price bracket with a choice of either the 4.2-liter V8 or the hybrid powertrain from the LS 600h, further speculating it will be called LC 550 and cost more than $100,000. It then says that there would be another coupe created beneath that one to replace the SC 430. Lexus Enthusiast, however, calls those "warmed-over rumors" and says that the marque probably won't deviate from its engine-capacity-naming scheme – labeling a car with a 4.2-liter V8 an LC 550. Nor does it think Lexus will use the letters LC after the company has trademarked "RC" in the US and Australia.
Time will sort the rumors from the truth, but we can probably start to admit that we're look forward to it.
http://www.autoblog.com/2013/03/28/l...or-production/
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It is a pretty coupe to be sure. But I am a little disappointed it looks like an LFA; I wanted a little bit more uniqueness. On the bright side though, family resemblance is defiantely there!
Oh god, no.. Please dont make this a limited run like the LFA. Honestly if Lexus had made the LFA a full production line, and added generations, the brand would have a huge momentum boost. Ya, I know it is cool to be 1/500, but the problem is the public perception has changed very little, as non enthusiasts do not know of an LFA. And seeing as that is what Lexus is aiming for, well..... MAKE THE LC FULL PRODUCTION PLEASE.
Originally Posted by Autoblog post
The report says the odds are on limited production
It is odd. what were they thinking?? People like coupes and verts?? no way!!
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Totally agree with you big time. The 1SC was timeless. Lexus had the SC 300/400. I had 1998 SC 400 and she was an awesome coupe. I remember a few years back when I attended the L.A. Auto Show and the SC 430 was a no show and I asked the Lexus representatives and no one had a clue...the SC 430 was the Lexus jewel and it's ashame that Lexus did not continue the SC...
Last edited by Trexus; Mar 28, 2013 at 10:06 PM.