Possible Lexus LC F Prototype Photographed in California
A prototype for what could be the rumored Lexus LC F has been spotted in a parking lot in California.
These images come courtesy of Lexus Enthusiast, which had them sent over by a reader. The website points out this prototype has new front vents flanking Lexus’ familiar spindle grille, along with different side skirts and a more pronounced rear bumper. There’s no concrete proof this is an LC F prototype, but it’s interesting to see Lexus testing the LC even after it’s gone on sale. The prototype could also be a milder F Sport model variant rather than the full-blown F model, or could simply be testing new safety features.
In December, Lexus Enthusiast reported on an insider interview that appeared in Japanese magazine Holiday Auto, which indicated the LC F is coming with a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 making 621 hp. The same interview also said the LC F would be 7 percent lighter than the standard car, which equates to savings of around 368 lbs, and would cost about $176,000 USD. Development is expected to be complete by this fall, with sales slated to commence sometime next year. This is all just hearsay, keep in mind.
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Whatever this prototype is, it’s an indication that Lexus has something cooking in regards to its new flagship coupe. One thing we know is that an LC F won’t be appearing at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show next month – Lexus has plans to show its new UX compact crossover there instead.
[Source: Lexus Enthusiast]
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Sam McEachern holds a diploma in journalism from St. Clair College in Windsor, Ontario, and has been covering the automotive industry for over 5 years. He conducts reviews and writes AutoGuide's news content. He's a die-hard motorsports fan with a passion for performance cars of all sorts.
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