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Old Dec 4, 2014 | 07:01 PM
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sweet!!! The LC500 and LC500h also possibly hints at the next gen LS designation and engines...
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Old Dec 4, 2014 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by spwolf
500h is interesting... does that mean that it will have at least 400hp?
for the few seconds before the battery goes flat anyway.
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Old Dec 5, 2014 | 06:01 AM
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is anyone really surprised that the LF-LC will most likely end up being the LC500 and LC500h?

now a new SC would be nice. take the GS and chop off two doors and reskin it a bit, and we have a 6 series competior
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Old Dec 5, 2014 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by gymratter
is anyone really surprised that the LF-LC will most likely end up being the LC500 and LC500h?
I am. In fact, the LF-LC is the ONLY Lexus concept car so far to have its name after the "LF-" part directly used as the name of the production car.
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Old Dec 5, 2014 | 11:08 AM
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^LF-NX

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Old Dec 5, 2014 | 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by MPLexus301
^LF-NX

Haha, forgot about that one.
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Old Dec 5, 2014 | 11:12 AM
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there is also the LF-A concept which turned out to be called LFA.

IMO it makes sense. LC = luxury coupe while LS = luxury sedan.
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Old Dec 5, 2014 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by MPLexus301
I hope there are still some plans for an SC nameplate... it's such an iconic Lexus model.
I wholeheartedly agree. I figured Lexus would go with a two level coupe line similar to BMW with the 4 Series and 6 Series (there was an 8 Series once upon an time) and Mercedes SLC and SL. It appears Lexus will go with the RC line and LC line...SC moniker will be missed...
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Old Dec 5, 2014 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by LexFather
RC
SC
LC

Sounds like fun
I can go with a three coupe line up...

RC 350
SC 460
LC 500
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Old Dec 5, 2014 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Trexus
I can go with a three coupe line up...

RC 350
SC 460
LC 500
We all know the RC's competition and i can guess the 6 series, S class coupe, and upcoming Audi coupe will be for the LC but what competition would the SC have? Personally i would've like to see the SC designation resurrected but i guess i'll have to live with the LC.
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Old Dec 5, 2014 | 12:56 PM
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the RC competes with cars like the 4-series, C-Class coupe, Q60, A5, ATS coupe and ect.

LC would be a S-class coupe, rumored A8 coupe, 8-series, and (production Cadillac Elmiraj?) competitor.

IMO Lexus still needs a new SC to compete with the SL, 6 series, Jaguar XK, 911 and if GM ever decided to bring back, the Cadillac XLR.

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Old Dec 5, 2014 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Slvr surfr
We all know the RC's competition and i can guess the 6 series, S class coupe, and upcoming Audi coupe will be for the LC but what competition would the SC have? Personally i would've like to see the SC designation resurrected but i guess i'll have to live with the LC.
Maybe the SC could be something small, lightweight and exotic

A 911, AMG GT fighter would be ideal

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Old Dec 5, 2014 | 01:13 PM
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Lexus could just take the production FT-1 and:

1. reskin it
2. nicer interior
3. Lexus logo
4. slap on the SC nameplate on
deja vu? (MKIV Supra and SC300/400).
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Old Dec 5, 2014 | 02:01 PM
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It does look like the rebirth of the SC Lexus..>>It does look very nice though. Let see how it does in Detroit ..
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Old Dec 5, 2014 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
Maybe the SC could be something small, lightweight and exotic

A 911, AMG GT fighter would be ideal
That was the problem with the previous gen SC. It was too small and too expensive, thus was not selling too well. And we all know what Lexus does to models that don't sell lol
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