Don’t be fooled by the 2024 Lexus LC 500’s stunning appearance; it’s more luxury car than sports car—but one we’d gladly hire for a cross-country trip. The LC’s performance is more subdued than rivals like as the BMW M8 and the Porsche 911 Turbo, but it was designed for cruising rather than apex chasing. Its slinky sheetmetal turns heads and gives the LC an expensive-looking appearance, and its two-seat cockpit is both comfortable for lengthy rides and simple to live with on a daily basis. A V-8 engine is standard, providing a thrilling symphony; a V-6 hybrid arrangement is also available for customers looking to maximise fuel economy and driving range. Both coupe and convertible bodystyles are available, and Lexus offers a plethora of customisation possibilities through the Bespoke Build programme, so consider it a challenge to put together an elegant and timeless design that will turn heads for years to come.
Lexus has announced a ‘Inspiration Series’ limited version of its quite scrumptious LC500 Coupe and Convertible. Silly moniker for what remains a deceptively good-looking car with a deceptively classic powertrain that – cue the now ubiquitous slogan – ‘we won’t see the likes of again’.
Disarmingly uncommon, at least in the UK. While this Inspiration Series LC500 will only be available in the United States, it will be restricted to 125 units in both bodystyles. For your money, you receive a few performance upgrades and a trim garnish to brighten up the massive lug.
The latter has a ‘Polar Surge Satin’ finish (fancy word for ‘white’) on the outside and a ‘Deep Blue’ (uh, ‘blue’) interior. The fabric roof of the convertible is also blue, while the front grille surround, head- and tail-lights, and mirror casings are all black. They’ll also be riding on 21-inch forged wheels with matte black paint.
Concerning performance. Lexus says the redesigned front bumper canards assist to “balance lift,” while the LC500 Coupe receives a carbon fibre fixed rear wing and carbon fibre roof. Both cars come with a Torsen limited slip differential and revised rear dampers that promise “increased vehicle response and a more refined driving feel.”
The engine hasn’t been changed, so it’s still a naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8 with roughly 470bhp and little under 400lb ft of torque. No, you’re correct, ‘we won’t see the likes of this again’.