The 2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible will hit dealerships in the United States just in time for summer.
Introduced at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show, the LC 500 Convertible is more than the convertible variant of the Lexus LC coupe. Lexus engineers improved its structural rigidity with a completely new torsion box at the rear, while a new suspension tower and V-clamp are said to improve handling stability and linear responsiveness.
The chassis was further reinforced by laser screw welding and the use of high tensile strength steel through the frame, as well as the relocation of various structural supports. The suspension has also been re-adjusted to account for weight changes on the coupe, ensuring “comfortable, but strong, road performance.”
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The LC 500 Convertible comes standard with 20-inch cast alloy wheels, with 20- and 21-inch forged wheels also available. All models feature flat tires to eliminate the need for a spare tire, something that also allowed engineers to shorten the rear overhang and save additional weight.
The LC 500 Convertible features a four-layer soft top, which features an innovative folding mechanism that includes a canvas cover for when it is stored. The roof can be opened or closed at speeds of up to 31 mph (50 km / h), taking just 15 seconds to open and 16 seconds to close.
Once closed, a tarp covers the roof storage space to provide a weatherproof seal of the elements. Lexus offers the upper in two colors: black and sand. Each can be combined with eleven body colors, while the interior can be in black, circuit red or toasted caramel.
The LC 500 Convertible is powered by a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 that generates 471 horsepower at 7,100 rpm and 398 lb-ft (539 Nm) of torque at 4,800 rpm. Coupled with a Direct-Shift 10-speed automatic transmission, the V8 allows the Convertible to reach 0-60 mph (0-96 km / h) in 4.6 seconds and reach an electronically limited top speed of 168 mph (270 km / h) .
The 2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible is packed with features including a 10.3-inch multimedia screen with Android Auto, integration with Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa, the Lexus Safety System + suite and much more. The LC 500 Convertible goes on sale this summer from $ 101,000 (excluding the $ 1,025 destination), making it the most expensive Lexus you can buy in the United States.
Interestingly, the range will include an inspirational LC 500 convertible series based on the one-of-a-kind model that racked up $ 2 million at a Barrett-Jackson auction earlier this year. Only 100 units will be produced, each with an exclusive Structural Blue paint job combined with an exclusive custom Amalfi White semi-aniline leather interior, a soft navy hood, and virtually every option available. This model is priced at $ 119,800, excluding the $ 1,025 fate.
