Lexus builds the definitive luxury GT – LC 500 – and they’ve taken it up a notch with the limited-edition ’24 LEXUS LC 500 INSPIRATION!
When enthusiasts think about true high-performance Grand Touring cars, Lexus is usually not at the top of the list. Best known for high-quality and luxurious sedans and SUVs, its stunning LC 500 coupe and convertible tend to fly under the radar. Powered by a 471 horsepower, naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 coupled with a 10-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission bolstered by magnesium paddle shifters, an LC 500 coupe takes just 4.4 seconds to sprint from 0 to 60 mph. Unfortunately, they don’t build that many, and they often can be hard to find in dealer showrooms.
This year, The LC 500 Inspiration Series makes a roaring return, bringing back its iconic and elegant styling for the new model year. Building on the flagship coupe and convertible, the ‘24 LEXUS LC 500 INSPIRATION! Series showcases a unique aesthetic that thoughtfully blends design with performance, including front bumper canards and a coupe-exclusive carbon fiber fixed rear wing spoiler. With production limited to 125 units available in North America, they will be available in the Fall.
The ‘24 LEXUS LC 500 INSPIRATION! Series draws from Lexus’ racing heritage with aerodynamic enhancements including front bumper canards to balance lift, and a coupe-exclusive carbon-fiber fixed rear wing spoiler to assist with handling stability. Building on the Lexus Driving Signature additional performance highlights include a standard Torsen® limited-slip differential and rear performance dampers that contribute to increased vehicle response and a more refined driving feel. The coupe adopts the convertible’s front and rear underfloor braces, and a standard carbon fiber roof that’s optional on a typical LC 500.Moving inside, the calming Deep Blue monotone interior with contrasting grey stitching contributes to a meditative in-cabin experience featuring Alcantara®-trimmed sport seats and headliner (coupe) or semi-aniline trimmed seats and Lexus Climate Concierge with upper body heating (convertible). This model year, the Inspiration Series scuff plate door accents are in carbon fiber with a serialized badge returning on the center console to recognize that production will be limited to just 125 units.
The ‘24 LEXUS LC 500 INSPIRATION! Series coupe has an MSRP of $116,700 and the convertible is priced at $121,900. For more information about the latest vehicles from Lexus, please visit https://www.lexus.com/
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