- Engine
- 4,969 cc
- Power
- 471 hp
- Torque
- 540 Nm
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drive
- RWD
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Seats
- 4
LexusCarCoupeLC2017–present
The dependable exotic — a V8 grand tourer you can actually use, with collectability quietly building.
- 🌍 Worldwide
- Engine
- 4,969 cc
- Power
- 471 hp
- Torque
- 540 Nm
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drive
- RWD
- Fuel
- Petrol
Overview
What this generation is, and who it suits.
The LC is Lexus's flagship grand tourer, launched in 2017 and continuing as a single generation in coupe and later convertible forms. The headline act is the LC 500's naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8 — one of the last of its kind — paired with a 10-speed automatic, while the LC 500h offers a multi-stage hybrid V6. Concept-car styling that survived production and an exquisitely finished cabin define the car as much as the drivetrain.
As an ownership proposition it blends exotic presence with Lexus dependability: consensus is that it is dramatically cheaper to keep than European GT rivals while holding a stronger reliability record. It is heavy and more cruiser than sports car, which suits its brief. Sri Lankan examples are rare private imports; globally, clean V8 cars are increasingly viewed as future collectables.
Pros & cons
What's good
- Naturally aspirated V8 with a superb soundtrack
- Concept-car styling and a beautifully built cabin
- Lexus reliability in the exotic GT class
- Strong future-classic potential for V8 cars
What to watch
- Heavy kerb weight blunts outright agility
- Tiny rear seats and a small boot
- Infotainment interface frustrated many owners pre-update
- High purchase cost keeps the parc tiny
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Trims & specs
One card per trim, with the spec spread across every year it was sold.
Frequently asked questions
LC 500 or LC 500h?
The V8 LC 500 is the emotional and likely collectable choice; the 500h hybrid is smoother and more economical but less charismatic. Most enthusiast demand centres on the V8.
Is the LC expensive to maintain?
By exotic-GT standards it is reasonable: consensus puts routine servicing close to other big Lexus models, with reliability far better than typical European rivals. Tyres and brakes are the main consumables.
Is the LC a sports car?
It is best understood as a grand tourer: rapid and composed but tuned for refinement over track sharpness. Buyers wanting raw agility usually cross-shop lighter coupes.
