Friday 5th July 2019

Lexus LC Convertible confirmed for production

Goodwood prototype previews the road car - V8 sonics for all aboard!

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You'd have likely received pretty short odds betting on the likelihood of a Lexus LC Convertible. After all, this was a vehicle that looked as viable as it did delectable in concept form, ready to steal the gaze of whomever might next walk down the show hall or street. That it was based on the LC Coupe, ostensibly a car more about cruising than bruising, ensured the drop top made eminent sense.

Today Lexus has confirmed what we'd all hoped to be inevitable: a Lexus LC Convertible will happen, making production "in the near future". It has marked the occasion by launching this prototype up the Goodwood hill over FoS weekend; if any car didn't need an attention grabbing wrap, then the LC is it, but then it wouldn't be a prototype now without some jazzy camo - would it? It'll be driven by Super GT driver Nick Cassidy.

Lexus proudly describes this machine as "long, low and lean", with "the coupe's athletic proportions, but projects its own, distinct identity." Even with the wrap distorting perception a tad, there's little reason to doubt that from here. In addition, Lexus is promising a "performance pedigree and rewarding driving experience" from the Convertible; a statement perhaps up for a little more debate, given this is likely going to be a two-tonne car, but that's not going to quell our enthusiasm a jot. Not one bit. Look at it!

Tangible spec details are noticeable currently only by their absence; they're said to be due only "at a later date." Hopefully we speak for a few by saying the sooner the better, Lexus. Please.

Search Lexus LCs for sale here.

[E65Ross]

I have seen a few of the LC coupes around and must say I think they are pretty decent looking things.

[Greg the Fish]

E65Ross said:

I have seen a few of the LC coupes around and must say I think they are pretty decent looking things.

Saw one for the first time a few weeks back and thought the same. This looks good too!

[belleair302]

If the weight increase isn't too significant and they exhaust noise improves this will sell and be a great steer.

[jhonn]

Let's hope they get it right this time and that it has none of the shortcomings that ruined the SC430 - a beautiful car ruined by woeful torsional rigidity and a jittery ride.

[Baldchap]

jhonn said:

Let's hope they get it right this time and that it has none of the shortcomings that ruined the SC430 - a beautiful car ruined by woeful torsional rigidity and a jittery ride.

The IS250C was the same. Great idea, well built, good engine and gearbox. Huge amounts of scuttle shake!

[unsprung]

Greg the Fish said:

E65Ross said:

I have seen a few of the LC coupes around and must say I think they are pretty decent looking things.

Saw one for the first time a few weeks back and thought the same. This looks good too!

+1

the coupe looks the dog's

part grand tourer and part space ship

[redroadster]

Has lots of road presence as a coupe this will be a right looker with nice V8 sound just burble around ,a used one would be on my list ones it's nose dived in value .

[Nerdherder]

unsprung said:

Greg the Fish said:

E65Ross said:

I have seen a few of the LC coupes around and must say I think they are pretty decent looking things.

Saw one for the first time a few weeks back and thought the same. This looks good too!

+1

the coupe looks the dog's

part grand tourer and part space ship

The grand tourer to get at the moment for me. Losse some of its appeal in cab form to me.

P.s. that interior..

[sidesauce]

belleair302 said:

If the weight increase isn't too significant and they exhaust noise improves this will sell and be a great steer.

Exhaust notte improves? No need - it sounds perfectly fine as it is! And it won't ever sell in huge numbers as none of the cars in this class sell that much anyway plus it's a Lexus, it's competing with much more established brands so no matter how competent it is, it'll always be the "leftfield" choice.

[ZX10R NIN]

I'll wait until I see it in the flesh the coupe is a looker I see it as a modern day GranTurismo that engine is a peach that won't be here for long (TT 4.0 V8 will replace it) judging it right now I'm not a fan of the convertibles look.