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Old Nov 27, 2023 | 03:20 PM
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Default lc concept was first shown in 2011!

i came across this thread... had no idea it took THAT long to reach the market.
so assuming it was in development since say 2008 it's now 15 years old!

enjoy all the details...

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/car...s-lc-news.html
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Old Nov 27, 2023 | 03:27 PM
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Lol, thats quite an old thread. The body lines have aged gracefully
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Old Nov 27, 2023 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
... had no idea it took THAT long to reach the market.
so assuming it was in development since say 2008 it's now 15 years old!
“Some things can’t be rushed - good music, good wine, and the LC500.”
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Old Nov 27, 2023 | 05:55 PM
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There were two:

https://www.lexus.com.au/about-lexus...vehicles/lf-lc

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Old Nov 27, 2023 | 08:10 PM
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haha, there was only 1 lf-lc from 2011/2012. if you look at the channel behind that video you'll see it's all just clickbait for "2024" versions of this and that which have been out for years/decades.
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Old Nov 27, 2023 | 11:58 PM
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Look at this pic, it looks like the 2024 "ipad stuck on the dash" idea is actually more true to the original concept than the prior year LC500 integrated displays lol


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Old Nov 28, 2023 | 05:26 AM
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Originally Posted by breplica
Look at this pic, it looks like the 2024 "ipad stuck on the dash" idea is actually more true to the original concept than the prior year LC500 integrated displays lol

LOL I think you’re right! I think I also see the fancy chrome clock down below which proves you can have your cake and eat it too - we should all petition Lexus to bring back the little clock! I don’t see the CD player however I do see what looks like a glow in the dark trac-pad? And what’s with the pedals - looks like they were designed for the super tall and skinny Na’vi people from Avatar





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Old Nov 29, 2023 | 06:11 AM
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I for one am glad we didn't get the Lexus "wood" trim interior as seen on the concept.
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Old Dec 1, 2023 | 11:38 AM
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Those pedals would have been awesome, rather than the same ones you can find on the cheapest Lexus (or Toyota) model. Oh well.
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Old Dec 1, 2023 | 11:40 AM
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BMW has been using those style pedals and I'm not a fan; hated them on my E36 M3 because it forced you to place your whole foot flat on the pedal instead of just using your toes.
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Old Dec 9, 2023 | 08:14 AM
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Great find!
I do like the "thinner" side view mirrors versus what ended up on the actual car.
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
haha, there was only 1 lf-lc from 2011/2012. if you look at the channel behind that video you'll see it's all just clickbait for "2024" versions of this and that which have been out for years/decades.

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