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LEXUS LC Convertible

500 5.0 [464] Sport+ 2dr Auto [Mark Levinson]

LEXUS LC Convertible - 500 5.0 [464] Sport+ 2dr Auto [Mark Levinson]

Vehicle Information

List Price
£116,435.00
Transmission
Automatic
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Consumption
24.1 MPG
0-62 mph
4.6 secs
Engine Size
5.0 CC
No. of Doors
2
CO2
275 g/km
By Line

The Lexus LC Convertible offers the potential for a fresh direction for this premium Japanese brand. Jonathan Crouch drives it.

Ten Second Review

The LC Convertible is, says Lexus, "one of the most sought-after vehicles we've produced". It's the first time the brand has properly ventured up towards the three-figure price bracket and to justify that, this open-topped sports car will have to be very desirable indeed. All the signs are that it is. It's come equipped to take on the luxury convertible segment's very top contenders, with drive dynamics that work on the track as well as on the highway. Plus there's styling that'll cause a stir in the High Street and a gorgeous cabin.

Background

"From the moment we finished this car", says Lexus Group Vice President David Christ, "we've been thinking of what comes next. This car signals the future direction of our brand". Clearly then, the LC Convertible is significant - more than just a derivative of the impressive LC Coupe. Like that fixed-top model, it's aimed directly at the BMW 8 Series and the Porsche 911 - and as with those cars, more powerful versions will inevitably follow. If the brand can be successful in this model's more exalted price bracket, Lexus will feel confident about producing super-luxury SUVs and boardroom-level saloons - and much else might open out.

Driving Experience

Not long ago, if Lexus had launched a car into this segment, it would have been a direct competitor to something like the old Mercedes S-Class Cabriolet. But it says much for the way that the LC Coupe has changed our perceptions of what this brand's dynamically capable of that we now have no trouble in perceiving this LC Convertible as a rival to far more sporting large luxury soft tops like the Porsche 911 Cabriolet. There's only one engine on offer, a 32-valve old-school normally aspirated petrol V8, but it's more than up to the job of moving this car along very quickly indeed, storming to 62mph in 5.0s en route to 168mph. Inevitably, this 457bhp 5.0-litre powertrain lacks the torque that would come as part of the turbo technology that all this car's competitors use, but Lexus reckon you won't really register that thanks to the trick this V8-powered LC has up its sleeve; a 10-speed automatic gearbox. The idea is that with so many gears, you simply won't notice the atmospheric 5.0-litre unit's relative lack of pulling power because of the way this car compensates with such a closely-stacked multitude of ratios. This open-topped model represents the Lexus brand's first use of a fabric folding top, rather than one with metal-folding panels. It doesn't activate quite as quickly as the roof of an open-topped Aston Martin Vantage, but a raising or lowering time of just 15 seconds is more than acceptable and it can happen at speeds of up to 31mph. With the roof in place, refinement is virtually as good as that of the fixed-top LC Coupe and you can really concentrate on this car's surprisingly drive dynamics. Yes, it slightly favours comfort over dynamism (as opposed to a rival Porsche 911 Cabriolet in which it's the other way round), but we think many potential customs might prefer that. And, if you wish, you can improve handling bite by stretching to the top 'Sport+ Package' model we tried, which also includes more responsive variable-ratio steering and a Torsen limited slip differential to help get power down through the corners. For the latest model year, detailed adjustments have been made to suspension systems, steering, wheel hubs and engine mounts to improve responsiveness and give the driver a stronger sense of the car being planted on the road. The brake-by-wire system has been retuned for a more natural, seamless feel, and the 10-speed automatic transmission's shift control has been revised to better anticipate the driver's intentions when in D mode. Selecting the Sport S and Sport S+ drive modes produces a sportier feel with the transmission (in D mode) selecting the optimum gear for acceleration and deceleration, and performing downshifts under braking. There's also a new Expert drive mode, suitable for track driving, which turns off the car's traction control system.

Design and Build

The LC Convertible trades the Coupe model's 'floating' roof line for a sloping fabric roof that flows into a long, flat rear deck. Lexus claims that this convertible top can be opened in only 15 seconds and operated at speeds of up to 31mph. To keep wind buffeting down, there's a transparent wind deflector behind the rear seats. Yes, you get rear seats; there's a 2+2 seating layout that essentially the same as that on the LC Coupe, though rear seat space is slightly compromised by the roof mechanism and its storage compartment, as is boot capacity. At the wheel, you are looked after by seat heaters, neck heaters and a heated steering wheel, all of which are automatically activated depending on the outside temperature and the position of the fabric top. Lexus has updated the cabin with its latest 12.3-inch central touchscreen, now positioned 86mm closer to the driver for easier operation. This comes with "Hey Lexus" voice control, cloud-based navigation and wireless smartphone-mirroring (though only for 'Apple CarPlay'). As before - and as you'd expect - the materials and finishing are faultless, as is the gadget count. The driver's cockpit has been ergonomically designed to instil confidence and invite spirited driving, with an intuitive layout of the controls and a well-judged seating position. The driver's hip point has been located as close as possible to the car's centre of gravity, maximising direct feedback of the vehicle's dynamic performance. You get a pretty small boot though, just 149-litres in size.

Market and Model

For this LC 500 V8 Convertible, pricing now starts at around £106,000 for the standard model, but many customers will want to find the extra fee - nearly £6,000 more - necessary for the 'Sport+ Pack' version we tried. If you're comparing to the LC 500 Coupe, think in terms of this Convertible needing a premium of around £11,000 over the fixed top in standard form. Unlike with the Coupe, there's no Hybrid engine option. For this improved model, the 'Lexus Safety System+' active safety and driver assistance feature package has extended capabilities. The Pre-Collision System's functionality now includes detection of bicyclists in the car's path during daylight driving. New Intersection Turning Assist helps the driver make safer turns across junctions and Emergency Steering Assist automatically makes small corrective steering inputs if the vehicle unintentionally begins to move out of its traffic lane. Changes to the Road Sign Assist and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control allow for easy adjustment of vehicle speed when road limits change. The cruise control also has a new Curve Speed Reduction function, which automatically adjusts vehicle speed appropriate for an approaching bend.

Cost of Ownership

Predictably, you're going to need deep pockets to run an LC 500 Convertible; it could be no other way with a luxury cabrio powered by an old-school normally aspirated 5.0-litre petrol V8. Official WLTP figures suggest a combined fuel consumption figure of 24.1mpg and a smoky CO2 return of 275g/km. For reasons we've explained elsewhere in this review, unlike with the LC Coupe, there's no option of specifying an alternative 3.5-litre V6 Hybrid engine to improve things either. All of which means that you'll probably find it a touch painful to be looking at fuel read-out too often, though at least the massive 82-litre fuel tank provides a theoretical 435 miles of driving range. Lexus has done its best to maximise what's possible from this engine, claiming that it's optimised the exhaust layout and the engine control system. Plus of course, there's the sophisticated 10-speed auto transmission, which you'd think would use the engine's revs more effectively. On the plus side, residual values should look pretty healthy, at least as good as those of the posh Teutonic brands. After three years and 3,000 miles, independent experts reckon that an LC 500 will still be worth around 51% what you originally paid for it. Remember too when considering depreciation that an LC is better equipped than many of its German rivals. To match this car's spec, you'd have to spend extra cash on options with those cars, money you're unlikely to get back again at resale time.

Summary

The LC Convertible is a logical extension of the Lexus product range but for those fortunate enough to eventually own one, it'll represent anything but a logical purchase decision. This is the kind of car you don't want to have to sensibly justify, a way to reward yourself for decades of toil. Previously, if you wanted such a thing, didn't want a track-tamed roadster-style model and couldn't quite stretch to a convertible from Bentley or Rolls-Royce, something of a compromise was required. Either the luxury of a Mercedes S-Class Cabriolet or BMW 8 Series convertible. Or the sharper handling of a Porsche 911 Cabriolet or Maserati Cabrio. This Lexus has a pretty good stab at providing the best of both worlds. And that makes it very desirable indeed.

Displayed below is the vehicle and technical data which is provided by a third party. Please check manufacturer's website prior to any order you place. If any specific feature is required that isn't listed, please make this clear to your account manager at your earliest convenience.
DRIVER CONVENIENCE
  • 2.5 Lexus safety systems+
  • 4 x front and 4 x rear parking sensors
  • 5 drive mode select - Eco, Comfort, Normal, Sport, Sport +
  • Adaptive cruise control + pre-crash system
  • Analogue clock with L motif
  • Apple car play/Android Auto
  • Blind spot monitoring with rear cross traffic alert
  • Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity
  • E-call
  • Electric boot lid release
  • Electric fuel cap release
  • Electric power steering wheel with variable gear ratio steering
  • Full colour head up display including Lexus card key
  • Lane keep assist
  • Lexus link pro with 12.3" touch screen
  • Lexus Optitron dashboard meters
  • Lexus premium nav with 13 speakers mark lev, European map, remote touch interface, connected service, 10.3" display, street view, reverse camera
  • Panoramic view monitor
  • Push button starter
  • Road sign assist - RSA
  • Touch pad controller for infotainment system
  • Traffic sign recognition
ENGINE/DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
  • Adaptive variable suspension
  • Front performance rod
  • Torsen limited slip differential
  • Vehicle dynamics Integrated Management - VDIM with dynamic rear steering
  • Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
ENTERTAINMENT
  • 2 USB ports
  • Aux-in socket
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Steering wheel audio controls
EXTERIOR FEATURES
  • 2 tone outside mirror casings
  • 4 layered material soft top roof
  • Auto dimming interior rear view mirror
  • Auto lighting
  • Automatic rain sensing wipers
  • Bi-LED headlights with auto high beam and follow me home function
  • Body colour bumpers
  • Door mirror integrated indicators
  • Headlight cleaners
  • Heat insulating tinted glass
  • Heated, auto-folding door mirrors, auto dimming with rerverse tilt and memory
  • High mounted LED brake light (back edge of the boot lid)
  • LED cornering headlights
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED door illumination
  • LED rear combination lights with emergency brake signal
  • Multi bulb LED indicators
  • One touch automatic power windows with jam protection function
  • Pop up hood
  • Privacy glass in rear quarter
  • Rear boot
  • Rear fog lights
  • Rear wind deflector
  • Roof operating switches (centre console palm rest)
  • Roof storage space with tonneau cover
  • UV reducing glass
  • Variable front intermittent wipers
INTERIOR FEATURES
  • 1 cup holder in centre console
  • 12V power outlets
  • 2 fixed rear seats
  • 2 individual rear seats
  • 3 spoke heated leather steering wheel with magnesium paddle shifts
  • 8 way driver/passenger electrically adjustable front seats
  • Aluminium sports pedals
  • Carbon fibre scuff plates
  • Carbon fibre sheet moulding inner door panels and inner boot lid
  • Carpet net on the passenger side
  • Driver and passenger 2 way electrical lumbar adjustment
  • Driver and passenger door pocket
  • Driver and passenger sun visors with vanity mirror
  • Driver seat memory function
  • Dual zone climate control air conditioning system with auto recirculation, pollen removal mode, nano technology and climate concierge
  • Electrically adjustable steering column with lock protect
  • Front and rear centre armrest with storage
  • Front and rear head restraints
  • Front passenger seat
  • Front sports seats
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • ISOFIX child restraint system on outer rear seats
  • Leather gear lever
  • LED interior illumination
  • Luggage storage tray under deck board to right side
  • Manually adjustable front headrest
  • Neck Heater (front seats)
  • Open air control
  • Rear aero ducts
  • Semi-Aniline Leather/Tahara man made leather upholstery
  • Tahara man-made leather finish: roof headlining, sun visor, door trim, front pillar, packaga tray trims & tonneau cover, instrument panel, console box
  • Textile carpet mats
PASSIVE SAFETY
  • 3 point seat belts with pre tensioners
  • Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • Audible and visual front seatbelts reminder
  • Auto locate tyre pressure warning system
  • BAS (Brake Assist System)
  • Driver and front passenger 2 stage airbag
  • Driver and front passenger knee airbag
  • Driver and passenger expanded side airbags
  • Electric parking brake
  • Electrically controlled brake system (ECB)
  • Hill start assist control with hold switch
  • Passenger airbag cut-off switch
  • Traction control
SECURITY
  • Anti-theft system with siren, alarm, intrusion sensor, glass breakage sensor, tilt sensor and engine immobiliser
  • Locking wheel nuts
  • Remote central locking
  • Security window etching
  • Smart entry
  • Speed sensitive auto door locking
  • Two motion door lock with double lock
TRIM
  • Instrument panel and door trim illumination
WHEELS
  • 21" Forged alloy wheels
  • Run flat tyres
Displayed below is the vehicle and technical data which is provided by a third party. Please check manufacturer's website prior to any order you place. If any specific feature is required that isn't listed, please make this clear to your account manager at your earliest convenience.
EMISSIONS - ICE
  • CO2 (g/km):265

  • HC+NOx:Not Available

  • Noise Level dB(A):69

  • NOx:0.017

  • Particles:0.0002

  • Standard Euro Emissions:EURO 6

  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb:275

  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH:275

  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL:275

  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High:216

  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH:216

  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL:216

  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High:225

  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH:225

  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL:225

  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low:531

  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH:531

  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL:531

  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium:288

  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH:288

  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL:288

ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN
  • Camshaft:DOHC

  • Catalytic Convertor:Yes

  • CC:4969

  • Compression Ratio:12.3:1

  • Cylinder Layout:V8

  • Cylinders:8

  • Cylinders - Bore (mm):94

  • Cylinders - Stroke (mm):89.5

  • Engine Code:2UR-GSE

  • Engine Layout:FRONT TRANSVERSE

  • Fuel Delivery:DIRECT INJECTION

  • Gears:10 SPEED

  • Number of Valves:32

  • Transmission:SEMI-AUTO

FUEL CONSUMPTION - ICE
  • EC Combined (mpg):24.4

  • EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies:No

  • EC Extra Urban (mpg):34.9

  • EC Urban (mpg):16.1

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb:11.7

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH:11.7

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL:11.7

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High:9.2

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEH:9.2

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEL:9.2

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High:9.6

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEH:9.6

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEL:9.6

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low:12.4

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEH:12.4

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEL:12.4

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium:12.3

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEH:12.3

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEL:12.3

  • WLTP - MPG - Comb:24.1

  • WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH:24.1

  • WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL:24.1

  • WLTP - MPG - Extra High:30.7

  • WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH:30.7

  • WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL:30.7

  • WLTP - MPG - High:29.4

  • WLTP - MPG - High - TEH:29.4

  • WLTP - MPG - High - TEL:29.4

  • WLTP - MPG - Low:22.6

  • WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH:22.6

  • WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL:22.6

  • WLTP - MPG - Medium:22.9

  • WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH:22.9

  • WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL:22.9

GENERAL
  • Alternative Fuel Qualifying:No

  • Badge Engine CC:5.0

  • Badge Power:464

  • Based On ID:Not Available

  • Coin Description:Not Available

  • Coin Series:Sport+ [Mark Lev]

  • Generation Mark:1

  • Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07:50E

  • Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years:12

  • Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years:3

  • NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %:Not Available

  • NCAP Child Occupant Protection %:Not Available

  • NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09:Not Available

  • NCAP Pedestrian Protection %:Not Available

  • NCAP Safety Assist %:Not Available

  • Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?:No

  • Service Interval Frequency - Months:12

  • Service Interval Mileage:10000

  • Special Edition:No

  • Special Order:No

  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage:60000

  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Years:3

  • Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months:Not Available

  • Timing Belt Interval Mileage:Not Available

  • Vehicle Homologation Class:M1

PERFORMANCE
  • 0 to 62 mph (secs):4.6

  • Engine Power - BHP:464

  • Engine Power - KW:341

  • Engine Power - RPM:7100

  • Engine Torque - LBS.FT:391

  • Engine Torque - MKG:54

  • Engine Torque - NM:530

  • Engine Torque - RPM:4800

  • Top Speed:168

TEST CYCLES
  • Emissions Test Cycle:WLTP

  • RDE Certification Level:RDE 2

TYRES
  • Alloys?:Yes

  • Space Saver?:No

  • Tyre Size Front:245/40 R21

  • Tyre Size Rear:275/35 R21

  • Tyre Size Spare:RUN FLAT TYRES

  • Wheel Style:Not Available

  • Wheel Type:21" ALLOY

VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
  • Height:1350

  • Height (including roof rails):Not Available

  • Length:4770

  • Wheelbase:2870

  • Width:1920

  • Width (including mirrors):2168

WEIGHT AND CAPACITIES
  • Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres):82

  • Gross Vehicle Weight:2450

  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Down):Not Available

  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Up):149

  • Max. Loading Weight:415

  • Max. Roof Load:Not Available

  • Max. Towing Weight - Braked:Not Available

  • Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked:Not Available

  • Minimum Kerbweight:2035

  • No. of Seats:4

  • Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb:10.8

By Line

The Lexus LC Convertible offers the potential for a fresh direction for this premium Japanese brand. Jonathan Crouch drives it.

Ten Second Review

The LC Convertible is, says Lexus, "one of the most sought-after vehicles we've produced". It's the first time the brand has properly ventured up towards the three-figure price bracket and to justify that, this open-topped sports car will have to be very desirable indeed. All the signs are that it is. It's come equipped to take on the luxury convertible segment's very top contenders, with drive dynamics that work on the track as well as on the highway. Plus there's styling that'll cause a stir in the High Street and a gorgeous cabin.

Background

"From the moment we finished this car", says Lexus Group Vice President David Christ, "we've been thinking of what comes next. This car signals the future direction of our brand". Clearly then, the LC Convertible is significant - more than just a derivative of the impressive LC Coupe. Like that fixed-top model, it's aimed directly at the BMW 8 Series and the Porsche 911 - and as with those cars, more powerful versions will inevitably follow. If the brand can be successful in this model's more exalted price bracket, Lexus will feel confident about producing super-luxury SUVs and boardroom-level saloons - and much else might open out.

Driving Experience

Not long ago, if Lexus had launched a car into this segment, it would have been a direct competitor to something like the old Mercedes S-Class Cabriolet. But it says much for the way that the LC Coupe has changed our perceptions of what this brand's dynamically capable of that we now have no trouble in perceiving this LC Convertible as a rival to far more sporting large luxury soft tops like the Porsche 911 Cabriolet. There's only one engine on offer, a 32-valve old-school normally aspirated petrol V8, but it's more than up to the job of moving this car along very quickly indeed, storming to 62mph in 5.0s en route to 168mph. Inevitably, this 457bhp 5.0-litre powertrain lacks the torque that would come as part of the turbo technology that all this car's competitors use, but Lexus reckon you won't really register that thanks to the trick this V8-powered LC has up its sleeve; a 10-speed automatic gearbox. The idea is that with so many gears, you simply won't notice the atmospheric 5.0-litre unit's relative lack of pulling power because of the way this car compensates with such a closely-stacked multitude of ratios. This open-topped model represents the Lexus brand's first use of a fabric folding top, rather than one with metal-folding panels. It doesn't activate quite as quickly as the roof of an open-topped Aston Martin Vantage, but a raising or lowering time of just 15 seconds is more than acceptable and it can happen at speeds of up to 31mph. With the roof in place, refinement is virtually as good as that of the fixed-top LC Coupe and you can really concentrate on this car's surprisingly drive dynamics. Yes, it slightly favours comfort over dynamism (as opposed to a rival Porsche 911 Cabriolet in which it's the other way round), but we think many potential customs might prefer that. And, if you wish, you can improve handling bite by stretching to the top 'Sport+ Package' model we tried, which also includes more responsive variable-ratio steering and a Torsen limited slip differential to help get power down through the corners. For the latest model year, detailed adjustments have been made to suspension systems, steering, wheel hubs and engine mounts to improve responsiveness and give the driver a stronger sense of the car being planted on the road. The brake-by-wire system has been retuned for a more natural, seamless feel, and the 10-speed automatic transmission's shift control has been revised to better anticipate the driver's intentions when in D mode. Selecting the Sport S and Sport S+ drive modes produces a sportier feel with the transmission (in D mode) selecting the optimum gear for acceleration and deceleration, and performing downshifts under braking. There's also a new Expert drive mode, suitable for track driving, which turns off the car's traction control system.

Design and Build

The LC Convertible trades the Coupe model's 'floating' roof line for a sloping fabric roof that flows into a long, flat rear deck. Lexus claims that this convertible top can be opened in only 15 seconds and operated at speeds of up to 31mph. To keep wind buffeting down, there's a transparent wind deflector behind the rear seats. Yes, you get rear seats; there's a 2+2 seating layout that essentially the same as that on the LC Coupe, though rear seat space is slightly compromised by the roof mechanism and its storage compartment, as is boot capacity. At the wheel, you are looked after by seat heaters, neck heaters and a heated steering wheel, all of which are automatically activated depending on the outside temperature and the position of the fabric top. Lexus has updated the cabin with its latest 12.3-inch central touchscreen, now positioned 86mm closer to the driver for easier operation. This comes with "Hey Lexus" voice control, cloud-based navigation and wireless smartphone-mirroring (though only for 'Apple CarPlay'). As before - and as you'd expect - the materials and finishing are faultless, as is the gadget count. The driver's cockpit has been ergonomically designed to instil confidence and invite spirited driving, with an intuitive layout of the controls and a well-judged seating position. The driver's hip point has been located as close as possible to the car's centre of gravity, maximising direct feedback of the vehicle's dynamic performance. You get a pretty small boot though, just 149-litres in size.

Market and Model

For this LC 500 V8 Convertible, pricing now starts at around £106,000 for the standard model, but many customers will want to find the extra fee - nearly £6,000 more - necessary for the 'Sport+ Pack' version we tried. If you're comparing to the LC 500 Coupe, think in terms of this Convertible needing a premium of around £11,000 over the fixed top in standard form. Unlike with the Coupe, there's no Hybrid engine option. For this improved model, the 'Lexus Safety System+' active safety and driver assistance feature package has extended capabilities. The Pre-Collision System's functionality now includes detection of bicyclists in the car's path during daylight driving. New Intersection Turning Assist helps the driver make safer turns across junctions and Emergency Steering Assist automatically makes small corrective steering inputs if the vehicle unintentionally begins to move out of its traffic lane. Changes to the Road Sign Assist and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control allow for easy adjustment of vehicle speed when road limits change. The cruise control also has a new Curve Speed Reduction function, which automatically adjusts vehicle speed appropriate for an approaching bend.

Cost of Ownership

Predictably, you're going to need deep pockets to run an LC 500 Convertible; it could be no other way with a luxury cabrio powered by an old-school normally aspirated 5.0-litre petrol V8. Official WLTP figures suggest a combined fuel consumption figure of 24.1mpg and a smoky CO2 return of 275g/km. For reasons we've explained elsewhere in this review, unlike with the LC Coupe, there's no option of specifying an alternative 3.5-litre V6 Hybrid engine to improve things either. All of which means that you'll probably find it a touch painful to be looking at fuel read-out too often, though at least the massive 82-litre fuel tank provides a theoretical 435 miles of driving range. Lexus has done its best to maximise what's possible from this engine, claiming that it's optimised the exhaust layout and the engine control system. Plus of course, there's the sophisticated 10-speed auto transmission, which you'd think would use the engine's revs more effectively. On the plus side, residual values should look pretty healthy, at least as good as those of the posh Teutonic brands. After three years and 3,000 miles, independent experts reckon that an LC 500 will still be worth around 51% what you originally paid for it. Remember too when considering depreciation that an LC is better equipped than many of its German rivals. To match this car's spec, you'd have to spend extra cash on options with those cars, money you're unlikely to get back again at resale time.

Summary

The LC Convertible is a logical extension of the Lexus product range but for those fortunate enough to eventually own one, it'll represent anything but a logical purchase decision. This is the kind of car you don't want to have to sensibly justify, a way to reward yourself for decades of toil. Previously, if you wanted such a thing, didn't want a track-tamed roadster-style model and couldn't quite stretch to a convertible from Bentley or Rolls-Royce, something of a compromise was required. Either the luxury of a Mercedes S-Class Cabriolet or BMW 8 Series convertible. Or the sharper handling of a Porsche 911 Cabriolet or Maserati Cabrio. This Lexus has a pretty good stab at providing the best of both worlds. And that makes it very desirable indeed.

Displayed below is the vehicle and technical data which is provided by a third party. Please check manufacturer's website prior to any order you place. If any specific feature is required that isn't listed, please make this clear to your account manager at your earliest convenience.
DRIVER CONVENIENCE
  • 2.5 Lexus safety systems+
  • 4 x front and 4 x rear parking sensors
  • 5 drive mode select - Eco, Comfort, Normal, Sport, Sport +
  • Adaptive cruise control + pre-crash system
  • Analogue clock with L motif
  • Apple car play/Android Auto
  • Blind spot monitoring with rear cross traffic alert
  • Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity
  • E-call
  • Electric boot lid release
  • Electric fuel cap release
  • Electric power steering wheel with variable gear ratio steering
  • Full colour head up display including Lexus card key
  • Lane keep assist
  • Lexus link pro with 12.3" touch screen
  • Lexus Optitron dashboard meters
  • Lexus premium nav with 13 speakers mark lev, European map, remote touch interface, connected service, 10.3" display, street view, reverse camera
  • Panoramic view monitor
  • Push button starter
  • Road sign assist - RSA
  • Touch pad controller for infotainment system
  • Traffic sign recognition
ENGINE/DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
  • Adaptive variable suspension
  • Front performance rod
  • Torsen limited slip differential
  • Vehicle dynamics Integrated Management - VDIM with dynamic rear steering
  • Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
ENTERTAINMENT
  • 2 USB ports
  • Aux-in socket
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Steering wheel audio controls
EXTERIOR FEATURES
  • 2 tone outside mirror casings
  • 4 layered material soft top roof
  • Auto dimming interior rear view mirror
  • Auto lighting
  • Automatic rain sensing wipers
  • Bi-LED headlights with auto high beam and follow me home function
  • Body colour bumpers
  • Door mirror integrated indicators
  • Headlight cleaners
  • Heat insulating tinted glass
  • Heated, auto-folding door mirrors, auto dimming with rerverse tilt and memory
  • High mounted LED brake light (back edge of the boot lid)
  • LED cornering headlights
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED door illumination
  • LED rear combination lights with emergency brake signal
  • Multi bulb LED indicators
  • One touch automatic power windows with jam protection function
  • Pop up hood
  • Privacy glass in rear quarter
  • Rear boot
  • Rear fog lights
  • Rear wind deflector
  • Roof operating switches (centre console palm rest)
  • Roof storage space with tonneau cover
  • UV reducing glass
  • Variable front intermittent wipers
INTERIOR FEATURES
  • 1 cup holder in centre console
  • 12V power outlets
  • 2 fixed rear seats
  • 2 individual rear seats
  • 3 spoke heated leather steering wheel with magnesium paddle shifts
  • 8 way driver/passenger electrically adjustable front seats
  • Aluminium sports pedals
  • Carbon fibre scuff plates
  • Carbon fibre sheet moulding inner door panels and inner boot lid
  • Carpet net on the passenger side
  • Driver and passenger 2 way electrical lumbar adjustment
  • Driver and passenger door pocket
  • Driver and passenger sun visors with vanity mirror
  • Driver seat memory function
  • Dual zone climate control air conditioning system with auto recirculation, pollen removal mode, nano technology and climate concierge
  • Electrically adjustable steering column with lock protect
  • Front and rear centre armrest with storage
  • Front and rear head restraints
  • Front passenger seat
  • Front sports seats
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • ISOFIX child restraint system on outer rear seats
  • Leather gear lever
  • LED interior illumination
  • Luggage storage tray under deck board to right side
  • Manually adjustable front headrest
  • Neck Heater (front seats)
  • Open air control
  • Rear aero ducts
  • Semi-Aniline Leather/Tahara man made leather upholstery
  • Tahara man-made leather finish: roof headlining, sun visor, door trim, front pillar, packaga tray trims & tonneau cover, instrument panel, console box
  • Textile carpet mats
PASSIVE SAFETY
  • 3 point seat belts with pre tensioners
  • Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • Audible and visual front seatbelts reminder
  • Auto locate tyre pressure warning system
  • BAS (Brake Assist System)
  • Driver and front passenger 2 stage airbag
  • Driver and front passenger knee airbag
  • Driver and passenger expanded side airbags
  • Electric parking brake
  • Electrically controlled brake system (ECB)
  • Hill start assist control with hold switch
  • Passenger airbag cut-off switch
  • Traction control
SECURITY
  • Anti-theft system with siren, alarm, intrusion sensor, glass breakage sensor, tilt sensor and engine immobiliser
  • Locking wheel nuts
  • Remote central locking
  • Security window etching
  • Smart entry
  • Speed sensitive auto door locking
  • Two motion door lock with double lock
TRIM
  • Instrument panel and door trim illumination
WHEELS
  • 21" Forged alloy wheels
  • Run flat tyres
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EMISSIONS - ICE
  • CO2 (g/km):265

  • HC+NOx:Not Available

  • Noise Level dB(A):69

  • NOx:0.017

  • Particles:0.0002

  • Standard Euro Emissions:EURO 6

  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb:275

  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH:275

  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL:275

  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High:216

  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH:216

  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL:216

  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High:225

  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH:225

  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL:225

  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low:531

  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH:531

  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL:531

  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium:288

  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH:288

  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL:288

ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN
  • Camshaft:DOHC

  • Catalytic Convertor:Yes

  • CC:4969

  • Compression Ratio:12.3:1

  • Cylinder Layout:V8

  • Cylinders:8

  • Cylinders - Bore (mm):94

  • Cylinders - Stroke (mm):89.5

  • Engine Code:2UR-GSE

  • Engine Layout:FRONT TRANSVERSE

  • Fuel Delivery:DIRECT INJECTION

  • Gears:10 SPEED

  • Number of Valves:32

  • Transmission:SEMI-AUTO

FUEL CONSUMPTION - ICE
  • EC Combined (mpg):24.4

  • EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies:No

  • EC Extra Urban (mpg):34.9

  • EC Urban (mpg):16.1

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb:11.7

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH:11.7

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL:11.7

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High:9.2

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEH:9.2

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEL:9.2

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High:9.6

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEH:9.6

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEL:9.6

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low:12.4

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEH:12.4

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEL:12.4

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium:12.3

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEH:12.3

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEL:12.3

  • WLTP - MPG - Comb:24.1

  • WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH:24.1

  • WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL:24.1

  • WLTP - MPG - Extra High:30.7

  • WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH:30.7

  • WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL:30.7

  • WLTP - MPG - High:29.4

  • WLTP - MPG - High - TEH:29.4

  • WLTP - MPG - High - TEL:29.4

  • WLTP - MPG - Low:22.6

  • WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH:22.6

  • WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL:22.6

  • WLTP - MPG - Medium:22.9

  • WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH:22.9

  • WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL:22.9

GENERAL
  • Alternative Fuel Qualifying:No

  • Badge Engine CC:5.0

  • Badge Power:464

  • Based On ID:Not Available

  • Coin Description:Not Available

  • Coin Series:Sport+ [Mark Lev]

  • Generation Mark:1

  • Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07:50E

  • Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years:12

  • Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years:3

  • NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %:Not Available

  • NCAP Child Occupant Protection %:Not Available

  • NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09:Not Available

  • NCAP Pedestrian Protection %:Not Available

  • NCAP Safety Assist %:Not Available

  • Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?:No

  • Service Interval Frequency - Months:12

  • Service Interval Mileage:10000

  • Special Edition:No

  • Special Order:No

  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage:60000

  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Years:3

  • Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months:Not Available

  • Timing Belt Interval Mileage:Not Available

  • Vehicle Homologation Class:M1

PERFORMANCE
  • 0 to 62 mph (secs):4.6

  • Engine Power - BHP:464

  • Engine Power - KW:341

  • Engine Power - RPM:7100

  • Engine Torque - LBS.FT:391

  • Engine Torque - MKG:54

  • Engine Torque - NM:530

  • Engine Torque - RPM:4800

  • Top Speed:168

TEST CYCLES
  • Emissions Test Cycle:WLTP

  • RDE Certification Level:RDE 2

TYRES
  • Alloys?:Yes

  • Space Saver?:No

  • Tyre Size Front:245/40 R21

  • Tyre Size Rear:275/35 R21

  • Tyre Size Spare:RUN FLAT TYRES

  • Wheel Style:Not Available

  • Wheel Type:21" ALLOY

VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
  • Height:1350

  • Height (including roof rails):Not Available

  • Length:4770

  • Wheelbase:2870

  • Width:1920

  • Width (including mirrors):2168

WEIGHT AND CAPACITIES
  • Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres):82

  • Gross Vehicle Weight:2450

  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Down):Not Available

  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Up):149

  • Max. Loading Weight:415

  • Max. Roof Load:Not Available

  • Max. Towing Weight - Braked:Not Available

  • Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked:Not Available

  • Minimum Kerbweight:2035

  • No. of Seats:4

  • Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb:10.8

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Transmission
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Fuel Type
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Fuel Consumption
0-62 mph
Engine Size
5.0 CC
No. of Doors
2
CO2
275 g/km
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