8.2
2024 Lexus LC 500 review
The Lexus LC 500 Convertible is a special car with neck-snapping looks and a beautiful V8 powertrain. It won't be around for forever.
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Jack Quick
Lexus LC vs Porsche 718 Comparison
Lexus LC
Porsche 718
2024 Lexus
LC
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2024 Porsche
718
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the sports category, between scores of 7 and 9.
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8.2
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Based on the Lexus LC BASE MODEL
Based on the Porsche 718 CAYMAN STYLE EDITION
Best suitable for...
Luxury
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
82L
951 to 1041 km
64L
448 to 826 km
Warranty
4 year
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3 year
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MSRP
$203,550 - $219,270
$132,500 - $335,300
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Top-down thrills
- Beautiful V8 soundtrack
- Looks and feels very special
Misses
- One thirsty mama
- Useless rear seats
- Odd transmission clunk at low speeds
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- The benchmark entry-level sports car
- Turns more heads than a base 911
- Next-gen is electric, so it's a collectable
Misses
- Exhaust note is still uninspiring at 5000rpm
- Storage space in the cabin is tight
- Infotainment hardware is almost a decade old
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Climate Control Panel - Leather (+$1,120)
- Carbon Floor Mats - Leather Edging (+$1,370)
- Coloured Instrument Dials (+$920)
- Carbon Onboard Folder (+$1,500)
- Coloured Seat Belts (+$520)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 4969 | 1988 - 3996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 5.0L | 2.5L, 2.0L, 4.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| V8 | TURBO 4, FLAT 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 321kW - 351kW | 220kW - 368kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7100 | 6500 - 8400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 540Nm | 380Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4800 | 2100 - 6750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.3 | 9.5 - 13 | |
