Yahoo Autos 2022 Lexus LC F: More Power, Less Weight
What It Is: A high-performance package for the seductive coupe.
Why It Matters: Despite the base car’s available 471 horsepower, the V-8 struggles to move the obese LC500’s nearly 4400 pounds of mass. More power and less weight benefit not only humans but cars, too.
Platform: Like all LCs, the F will be based on the GA-L platform. Carbon fiber and other lightweight body materials will reduce mass. Aggressive front and rear fascias plus hood and fender ventilation will maximize airflow to keep things cool.
Powertrain: Succumbing to the trend, Lexus will replace the LC500’s naturally aspirated V-8 with a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 making north of 600 horsepower. A 10-speed automatic will handle gearchanges. An updated, lightened torque-vectoring differential will work in conjunction with the latest version of the brand’s Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management system, augmenting the LC F’s capabilities on the track.
Competition: Acura NSX, Chevrolet Corvette, Jaguar F-type SVR, Mercedes-AMG GT R, Porsche 911.
What Might Go Wrong: Showing up late to the party without enough speed for everyone.
Estimated Arrival and Price: The LC F will arrive as a 2022 model with a price approaching $200,000.
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