Quick as a bullet

21 March 2017

Lexus unveiled the production model coupe LC

The model has already been announced in 2016 and to in remote 2012, saw the light of the concept Lexus LF-LC. In this year was represented by a serial model 2018 model year. For a relatively young premium brand coupe class Gran Turismo – a milestone in history. The Japanese managed to gather in one car with stunning design, great driving quality and high levels of comfort for passengers. Initially, no one could say for sure whether the concept is transformed into a production model, or still remain a sculpture of Japanese masters.

After five years of waiting, we can finally see the new model from Lexus that you created in the newest rear-drive platform, the GA-L (Global Architecture-Luxury) which lies in the basis of a new flagship sedan LS 2018 years Detroit Geneva earlier this year. For Lexus this stone became the signature grille and a stylistic decision on the head optics. The unique texture of the mesh grid, which, as it spreads under the pressure of the air flow, not even hints, and directly shouts of the dynamic capabilities of the car.

The theme of optics, LC500 is particularly good. Daytime running lights in the signature "luksusowa" style, despite  the"alienation" from headlamps, fit perfectly in the overall picture. And to add seriousness led head optics, it is decorated with the "mask" as though he wanted to hide the true face of a samurai. Taillights (led) is more like a slot. Generally have the impression that the optics design was entrusted to a samurai experience, which wielded not with a pencil or stylus, and a katana – strokes with a flourish, the edges are sharp. Yeah and the entire body is replete with sharp edges, which were formed, according to everything, as a side effect of work with lights.

When he finished, the designers, the  pen began engineers. In the car in terms of aerodynamics "works" all by the example of rear muffler so that is also involved in optimization of twists. The bottom has managed to make almost flat. For additional downforce in the stern built in retractable spoiler, which manifests itself with speed over 75 km/h.

Lexus LC500 is equipped with on selection two power settings: 5-liter V8 or the hybrid, in the basis of which the V6 3.5-liter will Focus on V8, with a capacity of 471 l and torque 398 nm is available in rpm range 4800 – 5600^-1. Petrol unit LC500 is able to disperse up to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds. The red zone on the tachometer quick "Lexus" begins with 7300 rpm. the Impressive data that has been achieved thanks to the lightweight forged pistons, the valves of the titanium alloy, the system changes the valve timing, and also the combination of the direct injection system D-4S. The latter, by the way, possible to increase the compression ratio to 12,3 : 1. "Smart" control system, changes the nature of the engine, turning it on the Atkinson cycle for cruising speeds, and bringing the Otto-cycle, if necessary "shot" and maximum power.

A couple of V8 will be the latest 10-speed automatic transmission. Box came out smaller and lighter than some 8-speed units. Control box it is possible and in manual mode, since the switch from petals a magnesium alloy under the wheel. Character transmission operation changes in depending driver selectable driving mode.