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 Subaru BRZ Comparison
Lexus LC
Subaru BRZ
2024 Lexus
LC
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2024 Subaru
BRZ
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How they stack...
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 Subaru BRZ tS
Best suitable for...
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
82L
951 to 1041 km
50L
440 to 475 km
Warranty
4 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$203,550 - $219,270
$40,290 - $49,690
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Meaningful mechanical upgrades
- Still a usable daily driver
- Manual finally gets active safety
Misses
- Loses the spare wheel
- Extra focus doesn't come cheap
- You don't get more power to exploit the chassis
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 | ||
Colours Available
All models are available in the following finishes:
- Crystal White Pearl
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Ignition Red
- WR Blue Pearl
- Sapphire Blue Pearl
- Magnetite Grey Metallic
- Crystal Black Silica
All finishes are no-cost options.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | PORT & DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 4969 | 2387 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 5.0L | 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| V8 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 321kW - 351kW | 174kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7100 | 7000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 540Nm | 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4800 | 3700 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.3 | 12.5 | |
