RE: Lexus LC500: Driven
Discussion
It looks like nothing else on the road.Doesnt look terribly bad, as in, best lexus since the previous shape IS for me
But by god, 2 tons... here i was hoping for something nice and sporty, but this is just a big old barge, nearly 350kg over an E92 M3, or nearly 400 over an F80 M3, and while those are down on power (and cilinders), at least they have a usable back seat.
But by god, 2 tons... here i was hoping for something nice and sporty, but this is just a big old barge, nearly 350kg over an E92 M3, or nearly 400 over an F80 M3, and while those are down on power (and cilinders), at least they have a usable back seat.
Vitorio said:
But by god, 2 tons... here i was hoping for something nice and sporty, but this is just a big old barge, nearly 350kg over an E92 M3, or nearly 400 over an F80 M3, and while those are down on power (and cilinders), at least they have a usable back seat.
I think comparing this to an M3 is missing the point somewhat. It's more like a 6 series competitor isn't it?
I think it's gorgeous, really. Very few cars nowadays grab me, are must have upon first sight. This was when I saw it first a few hours ago. For a while now a V8 Vantage has been on my radar, to have within the next five years (praying values don't climb!) This is now also on the radar. Great effort, and for me at least the engineering/ quality element is a factor with one of these.
I'll take it in blue or ruby please.
I'll take it in blue or ruby please.
Deerfoot said:
Vitorio said:
But by god, 2 tons... here i was hoping for something nice and sporty, but this is just a big old barge, nearly 350kg over an E92 M3, or nearly 400 over an F80 M3, and while those are down on power (and cilinders), at least they have a usable back seat.
I think comparing this to an M3 is missing the point somewhat. It's more like a 6 series competitor isn't it?
The M3 is a totally different kettle of fish to this.
LasseV said:
To people who whines about weight: Which competitors actually weights less?
To compare direct with the quote above:"Lexus folk will tell you that they have aimed the LC's dynamic make-up somewhere between the Porsche 911 and Ferrari 488"
Then I would be comparing against
Base Mercedes AMG GT - 1645kg
Aston V8 Vantage - 1690kg
Porsche 911 Carrera 1515kg
If it is competing against the more barge like cars (BMW M6, Merc SL63, Mercedes S500 Coupe, Maserati Granturismo) then fair enough - but that weight figure contradicts their pitching of the car.
DJM7691 said:
LasseV said:
To people who whines about weight: Which competitors actually weights less?
To compare direct with the quote above:"Lexus folk will tell you that they have aimed the LC's dynamic make-up somewhere between the Porsche 911 and Ferrari 488"
Then I would be comparing against
Base Mercedes AMG GT - 1645kg
Aston V8 Vantage - 1690kg
Porsche 911 Carrera 1515kg
If it is competing against the more barge like cars (BMW M6, Merc SL63, Mercedes S500 Coupe, Maserati Granturismo) then fair enough - but that weight figure contradicts their pitching of the car.
Audemars said:
Looks good. Easily better looking than M cars and the top end Mercs. This actually attracts my attention outside of the supercars/hyper cars. I wouldn't look twice at M4/M5/M6s, 63AMGs as they all look like ugly executive cars.
However no doubt it can be had for £30k in 5 years.
I'd doubt it. Look how well the old isf holds its value. However no doubt it can be had for £30k in 5 years.
I really like the exterior looks. Generally I think the weird shaped front grill Lexus use looks rubbish on most cars they make, but it almost matches the lines on this car and fits in with the styling overall.
I expect the weight is similar to mercedes SL etc least it has lots of power to move it along. Shame it's not lighter but then it's a lot cheaper than the LFA.
I expect the weight is similar to mercedes SL etc least it has lots of power to move it along. Shame it's not lighter but then it's a lot cheaper than the LFA.
DJM7691 said:
To compare direct with the quote above:
"Lexus folk will tell you that they have aimed the LC's dynamic make-up somewhere between the Porsche 911 and Ferrari 488"
Then I would be comparing against
Base Mercedes AMG GT - 1645kg
Aston V8 Vantage - 1690kg
Porsche 911 Carrera 1515kg
If it is competing against the more barge like cars (BMW M6, Merc SL63, Mercedes S500 Coupe, Maserati Granturismo) then fair enough - but that weight figure contradicts their pitching of the car.
Lexus tend to be much heavier than their rivals though, and the RCF is a good example and that's a M4 rival yet weighs almost 300kg more. "Lexus folk will tell you that they have aimed the LC's dynamic make-up somewhere between the Porsche 911 and Ferrari 488"
Then I would be comparing against
Base Mercedes AMG GT - 1645kg
Aston V8 Vantage - 1690kg
Porsche 911 Carrera 1515kg
If it is competing against the more barge like cars (BMW M6, Merc SL63, Mercedes S500 Coupe, Maserati Granturismo) then fair enough - but that weight figure contradicts their pitching of the car.
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