5 Things You Should Know About The LC F

1. Powertrain

The current LC 500 makes due with a 471 hp V8, so clearly that would be the starting point for the LC F. Car & Driver speculates that the LC F will produce 600 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque using an all-new, twin turbocharged 4.0 liter V8. The new powerplant is essentially two 2.0 liter four cylinder 8AR-type engines joined together at 90 degrees. C&D's source also reveals that the new engine would be backed up by Lexus' existing 10-speed automatic transmission.

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2. Styling

All Lexus F cars feature unique styling cues that not only differentiate them from non-F cars but also provide aerodynamic benefits. The LC F will be no exception. Its body kit will feature a number of air vents and hood vents, a fixed rear wing, a front splitter, and rear air vents. Air ducts would also be utilized for brake cooling. And of course, the requisite LC F badging will let onlookers know exactly what you're driving.

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3. Suspension

The LC F clearly won't just be a straight line performer. In addition to increased downforce added by various aerodynamic bits, the suspension will feature a number of upgrades. Six-piston brake calipers will help slow things down quickly. And the latest supercar tires will be wrapped around a set of 20-inch wheels whose styling will be unique to the LC F.

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4. Pricing

We already know that the LC 500 will have a base price of $92,995. But Car & Driver thinks that the LC F could cost nearly twice as much. It may seem shocking, but that number is in line with other Lexus models. For example, the GS base price is around $46,000, yet the GS F starts at just under $84,000. Still, it's a pretty big bargain compared to Lexus' last halo car - the $350,000 LFA.

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5. Competition

Lexus has morphed into a company that builds cars that are equally luxurious, reliable, performance-oriented, and unique. But the LC F will undoubtedly be compared to a number of other performance coupes as it would be poised to take the place of the much-adored but limited LFA. Cars like the Porsche 911, Acura NSX, Audi R8, and Mercedes AMG GT all fall into that category. And if it's price indeed inches close to $200,000, the LC F will have to do battle with cars like the McLaren 570. It will be interesting, and exciting, to see Lexus doing battle with heavyweights like these once again.

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