From the archive · Supercars · 22 October 2012

Motor: Meet the new Lexus LF-LC

Earlier this year, in January, the Red version of this stunning concept came out on the Detroit Motor Show. Now Lexus updated this unique car to an even better model. The biggest change will be the exterior; “The all-new Opal Blue exterior is inspired by the lustrous base color found in the naturally occurring semi-precious opal stone of outback Australia” Lexus said.

The new Lexus is provided with 12-inch LCD touch screens, sculpted air-intake vents, wrap-around windows and a carbon-fiber body. Equipped with a 500-horsepower drivetrain and a high-energy battery pack, the LF-LC Blue takes care of a whole new driving experience. A preview of what the future may hold for Lexus sports cars.

According to Lexus this organic design is the future of hybrid vehicles. It’s lightweight, efficient, save and it looks amazing. All being part of the “Lexus Hybrid Drive system”. This system features an Atkinson cycle engine, which is mated to deliver greater power from a smaller battery.

Tony Cramb, Lexus’ Chief executive officer, said; “”For decades, Lexus has been synonymous with hybrid drivetrains, superior build quality, comfort and reliability,” “With the LF-LC we now reinforce our design and technology credentials. The LF-LC is absolutely stunning. Its good looks mask some very exciting design and engineering innovations that will influence Lexus vehicles in the future. LF-LC is part concept, part reality: the concept hints at what’s to come from Lexus, while the reality has us actively studying how we can engineer and build a vehicle like this in the future.”

“If you think you can’t, you won’t. If you think you can, you will! We can, we will.”

For more information about the new Lexus, please visit www.lexus.com