View Poll Results: Would you like to see the SC become a mini LFA?
Yes, around 100k and a sports car ala 911
20
21.51%
No, the SC should remain a GT, sporty luxury cruiser
27
29.03%
The SC will never come back
6
6.45%
The SC should remain a GT and a NEW model should debut that is sportier
40
43.01%
Lexus needs to avoid making anymore sports cars
0
0%
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Should the next SC be a mini LFA?
10-04-10, 01:05 PM
#1
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Should the next SC be a mini LFA?
Well we discussed the possible 4 door coupe SC. How about a mini LFA SC? As in one that costs much less but it clearly a sports car and not a GT. It no longer is a hardtop convertible.
Would you like to see the SC go this direction? Or should the SC remain a sporty GT?
Should the mini LFA be an all new model?
What are your thoughts?
Would you like to see the SC go this direction? Or should the SC remain a sporty GT?
Should the mini LFA be an all new model?
What are your thoughts?
10-04-10, 01:26 PM
#2
Lexus Test Driver
I'd love to see the SC go performance but I also wouldn't mind it staying as a GT with similar luxury balance as the last gen. If it went performance, I'd seriously consider one as my next daily driver. Either way, I'd like to see at least a coupe version offered.
10-04-10, 01:35 PM
#5
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I would love the next SC to remain a hard top convertible, but more emphasis on sports ala Mercedes SL.
I think Lexus should introduce a seperate new 2 door,2-seater sports car model though, starting @ not to0 much more than US$100k, and topping out @ no more than US$150K ...
No use for 4-door coupe for Lexus.
Fixed top 2-door-4-seater coupes also have limited appeal (look at sales of 6-series coupe vs. 6-series convertible, plus small sales volume of Mercedes CL-class), so I don't think Lexus should make one(my guess is, they probably not interested anyway)
I think Lexus should introduce a seperate new 2 door,2-seater sports car model though, starting @ not to0 much more than US$100k, and topping out @ no more than US$150K ...
No use for 4-door coupe for Lexus.
Fixed top 2-door-4-seater coupes also have limited appeal (look at sales of 6-series coupe vs. 6-series convertible, plus small sales volume of Mercedes CL-class), so I don't think Lexus should make one(my guess is, they probably not interested anyway)
10-04-10, 01:45 PM
#6
One thing I have often thought about with this type of car is what they would call it.
SC = Sports Coupe, if I am not mistaken. I don't really see another letter that could be used with "C" that would 1) be relevant and 2) sound good.
HC = halo coupe? Sounds bad
PC = performance coupe? Sounds bad
I'd like to see them create an ISc (coupe), GSc (coupe, convert), move the SC up to something like the $90K mark and position it as a sporty GT, and then create a $150Kish sports car that slots between the SC and the LFA.
I still think these two are some of the better renderings of the "new SC" and wouldn't mind them doing something similar
P.S. - just found this rendering of the GSF...too bad this car will never exist.
10-04-10, 02:20 PM
#7
no hope on gsf? that's sad
with that said, andrew hit a good point. i want the sc to continue stay in gt, but give it a bit more performance kick, make it closer to sl for that matter.
and until lexus really "finish" it up with their coupe lineup, 4-door coupe shouldn't be in the picture at all
with that said, andrew hit a good point. i want the sc to continue stay in gt, but give it a bit more performance kick, make it closer to sl for that matter.
and until lexus really "finish" it up with their coupe lineup, 4-door coupe shouldn't be in the picture at all
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10-04-10, 04:08 PM
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I would love the next SC to remain a hard top convertible, but more emphasis on sports ala Mercedes SL.
I think Lexus should introduce a seperate new 2 door,2-seater sports car model though, starting @ not to0 much more than US$100k, and topping out @ no more than US$150K ...
No use for 4-door coupe for Lexus.
Fixed top 2-door-4-seater coupes also have limited appeal (look at sales of 6-series coupe vs. 6-series convertible, plus small sales volume of Mercedes CL-class), so I don't think Lexus should make one(my guess is, they probably not interested anyway)
I think Lexus should introduce a seperate new 2 door,2-seater sports car model though, starting @ not to0 much more than US$100k, and topping out @ no more than US$150K ...
No use for 4-door coupe for Lexus.
Fixed top 2-door-4-seater coupes also have limited appeal (look at sales of 6-series coupe vs. 6-series convertible, plus small sales volume of Mercedes CL-class), so I don't think Lexus should make one(my guess is, they probably not interested anyway)
1) hard top vert
sub $100k
GT is fine
2+ 2 usable rear seats, not made for amputees, munchkins, oopa loompas...
2) SCF the above (of course price will $100k+)
If not, Lotus is looking very good in the future
I'm not holding my breath too much on the bmw gran coupe.
10-04-10, 04:44 PM
#11
If lexus is listening, this is my wish when the kids are out of their boosters:
1) hard top vert
sub $100k
GT is fine
2+ 2 usable rear seats, not made for amputees, munchkins, oopa loompas...
2) SCF the above (of course price will $100k+)
If not, Lotus is looking very good in the future
I'm not holding my breath too much on the bmw gran coupe.
1) hard top vert
sub $100k
GT is fine
2+ 2 usable rear seats, not made for amputees, munchkins, oopa loompas...
2) SCF the above (of course price will $100k+)
If not, Lotus is looking very good in the future
I'm not holding my breath too much on the bmw gran coupe.
10-04-10, 08:56 PM
#12
Lexus Champion
Let the boys at Calty design the next generation SC! No French hair dresser inspired cars.
Lexus needs to come out with a $50-60K coupe. There is a huge void in their lineup and BMW and Mercedes is eating Lexus lunch! Common Lexus, when are you going to listen to your customers?
Lexus needs to come out with a $50-60K coupe. There is a huge void in their lineup and BMW and Mercedes is eating Lexus lunch! Common Lexus, when are you going to listen to your customers?
10-04-10, 09:09 PM
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2+2, high revving 500ish hp v8, hardtop, <3600lbs, manual and paddle shift options, $<80k price tag....
They could also sell a couple versions with a base model with 350-400hp and an SCF model with 500hp.
They could also sell a couple versions with a base model with 350-400hp and an SCF model with 500hp.
10-05-10, 03:48 AM
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I think the standard SC needs to stay GT, with far more performance than the current model. Think Jaguar XKR, but efficient and supremely reliable & opulent. Better looks, better handling, everything improved over last gen. The SC F though, has all right to be a mini-LFA, looks and performance... Though the Lotus Elite in fixed roof, 2 seat form would be perfect IMO (I think the SC should stay 2+2, hardtop convertible, while the SCF go hardtop, 2 seat only... for weight purposes of course 
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