8.3
2021 Lexus LC500 Convertible review
The recipe is simple: take a sexy coupe, kill the hybrid option, and drop the top. The result is every bit as delicious as you'd expect.
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Scott Collie
2022 Lexus LC vs 2024 BMW M3 Comparison
Lexus LC
BMW M3
2022 Lexus
LC
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2024 BMW
M3
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Best suitable for...
Luxury
Driving the family
FunFuel Efficiency
82L
951 to 1041 km
59L
566 to 614 km
Warranty
4 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$219,270
$163,700 - $249,900
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- The way it looks
- The way it sounds
- The luscious interior
Misses
- Infernal infotainment
- Laughable boot space...
- ...and don't start on the rear seats
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fearsomely fast on road and track
- Extra wagon practicality
- Still comfortable enough to use as a family car
Misses
- Options get expensive, fast
- Aggressive looks still aren't to all tastes
- We've had to wait so long!
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Colours Available
Non-metallic paint (no cost)
- Alpine White
- Sao Paulo Yellow
Metallic paint (no cost)
- Black Sapphire
- M Portimao Blue
- M Toronto Red
- M Isle of Man Green
- M Brooklyn Grey
- Skyscraper Grey
- Aventurine Red
BMW Individual paint
- Dravit Grey ($2500)
- Tanzanite Blue ($2500)
- Frozen Portimao Blue metallic ($5000)
- Frozen Pure Grey metallic ($5000)
- Frozen Black metallic ($5000)
- Frozen Orange metallic ($5000)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 4969 | 2993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 5.0L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| V8 | TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 321kW - 351kW | 353kW - 405kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7100 | 6250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 540Nm | 550Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4800 | 2650 - 2750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.3 | 9.3 | |
