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 Subaru BRZ Comparison
Lexus LC
Subaru BRZ
2022 Lexus
LC
vs
2024 Subaru
BRZ
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the sports category, between scores of 7 and 9.
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8.3
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Based on the Lexus LC STRUCTURAL BLUE LIMITED EDTN
Based on the Subaru BRZ tS
Best suitable for...
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
82L
951 to 1041 km
50L
440 to 475 km
Warranty
4 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$219,270
$40,290 - $46,890
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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
- Meaningful mechanical upgrades
- Still a usable daily driver
- Manual finally gets active safety
Misses
- Loses the spare wheel
- Extra focus doesn't come cheap
- You don't get more power to exploit the chassis
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
All models are available in the following finishes:
- Crystal White Pearl
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Ignition Red
- WR Blue Pearl
- Sapphire Blue Pearl
- Magnetite Grey Metallic
- Crystal Black Silica
All finishes are no-cost options.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | PORT & DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 4969 | 2387 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 5.0L | 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| V8 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 321kW - 351kW | 174kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7100 | 7000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 540Nm | 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4800 | 3700 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.3 | 12.5 | |
