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As we wait for Lexus to come out with that twin-turbo V8 we’ve all heard countless rumors about as of late, the luxury division of Toyota would like us to focus on something else. The Yellow Edition to be more precise, which is… wait for it… an LC painted in a bright shade of yellow (Flare Yellow). Oh Lexus, you so ingenious!
To be displayed at the 2018 Paris Motor Show in October, customer deliveries for the LC Yellow Edition will begin in the fall for the 2019 model year. Riding on 21-inch forged alloy wheels and beautified by an active rear spoiler made from carbon fiber reinforced plastic, the special-edition model is based on the Sport+ trim level.
What that means is, standard features include four-wheel steering (VGRS) and a Torsen limited-slip differential to keep the rear end in check under hard cornering. Available in both 500 and 500h specifications, the LC Yellow Edition produces 477 horsepower from the naturally aspirated V8 and 369 horsepower from the hybrid setup.
The colorful theme extends to the cabin design, where Lexus took the decision to use Flare Yellow for the Alcantara inserts on the door panels, contrast stitching on the white leather-wrapped seats, instrument panel, steering wheel, and center console armrest. Also standard are the Alcantara headlining, 10-way power adjustment for the front seats, and head-up display.
The door sills are also dressed in carbon fiber reinforced plastic, and upon closer inspection, you’ll notice “Lexus” written in white and “LC Limited Edition” in yellow. And in capital letters, nonetheless. Curiously enough and contrary to anyone’s expectations, the Japanese automaker didn’t feel the need to write “Yellow Edition” anywhere.
Even though the F performance brand takes electrification seriously as of late, the highest priority for them is the twin-turbocharged V8 mentioned in the first paragraph of the story. Test mules of the LC F have been spied beginning from July 2018, and for the time being, we’re still not sure about the displacement of the new powertrain. Be it 4.0 or 4.4 liters, the eight-cylinder powerplant should be good for at least 600 ponies.
What that means is, standard features include four-wheel steering (VGRS) and a Torsen limited-slip differential to keep the rear end in check under hard cornering. Available in both 500 and 500h specifications, the LC Yellow Edition produces 477 horsepower from the naturally aspirated V8 and 369 horsepower from the hybrid setup.
The colorful theme extends to the cabin design, where Lexus took the decision to use Flare Yellow for the Alcantara inserts on the door panels, contrast stitching on the white leather-wrapped seats, instrument panel, steering wheel, and center console armrest. Also standard are the Alcantara headlining, 10-way power adjustment for the front seats, and head-up display.
The door sills are also dressed in carbon fiber reinforced plastic, and upon closer inspection, you’ll notice “Lexus” written in white and “LC Limited Edition” in yellow. And in capital letters, nonetheless. Curiously enough and contrary to anyone’s expectations, the Japanese automaker didn’t feel the need to write “Yellow Edition” anywhere.
Even though the F performance brand takes electrification seriously as of late, the highest priority for them is the twin-turbocharged V8 mentioned in the first paragraph of the story. Test mules of the LC F have been spied beginning from July 2018, and for the time being, we’re still not sure about the displacement of the new powertrain. Be it 4.0 or 4.4 liters, the eight-cylinder powerplant should be good for at least 600 ponies.
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