New Lexus LF-LC Concept

[STANG KILLA SS]

Lexus unveiled an even sexier version of its LF-LC concept at the Australian International Motor Show. In addition to the cool blue, what sets it apart from the red concept car shown off in Detroit earlier this year is a lot of carbon fiber and aluminum enhancements, lightening up the hybrid to take fullest possible advantage of its Atkinson-cycle engine and a smaller battery packs 498 horsepower, the most of any hybrid in its lineup. Moreover, there's been some hinting around over the summer that Lexus might actually build it, having retired the SC-400 in 2010 and thus finding themselves in need of an at least theoretically affordable halo car.

Inspired by a semi-precious opal stone found in the Australian Outback, the concept was coated in an Opal Blue color – But that’s not the only thing that sets the Aussie concept apart from the red car shown at the Detroit show earlier this year. Lexus Australia says the Blue LF-LC concept has achieved a lighter body mass thanks to the extensive use of carbon fiber and aluminum, much like the LFA supercar.

Like the Detroit show car though, the Blue concept retains the same gaping, spindle-shaped mesh grille, swept-back headlights, and stubby trunk. Other similar design elements include a wrap-around panoramic glass roof and vertical fog lamps with fading dot-matrix-style housings in the front and rear. Taillights look futuristic with a jet afterburner-inspired look.

Also like the first concept, high-tech controls and infotainment systems are found inside the white and brown interior, including a number of touch-screen boards to help the driver remain focused on the road. Two 12.3-inch LCD screens display vehicle information and navigation, with an extra pop-up screen for complex entries. Both doors are also fitted with touch-screen surfaces that control windows, mirrors, seat adjustments, and personal entertainment settings. Interior surfaces are covered in leather, suede, and metallic and wood accents, while the steering wheel is clad in carbon fiber.

 

[Duuuuuuuude]

Damn. I like that. :shock:

 

[JeremyH]

Yeah, I saw that on Uncrate the other day.....looks pretty cool!

 

[C*H*U*D]

I normally don't like big rims...I'm more of a "70's muscle car" look kind of guy, but for some reason, I really like them on this.

 

[ScalerLover]

Damn thats sexy.

 

[bob1961]

just a glorified toyota :lmao: ........bob

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