8.2
2024 Lexus LC 500 review
The Lexus LC 500 Convertible is a special car with neck-snapping looks and a beautiful V8 powertrain. It won't be around for forever.
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Jack Quick
Lexus LC vs Nissan Nissan Z Comparison
Lexus LC
Nissan Nissan Z
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2025 Lexus
LC
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2025 Nissan
Nissan Z
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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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8.2
7.7
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Based on the Lexus LC BASE MODEL
Based on the Nissan Nissan Z NISMO
Best suitable for...
Luxury
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
82L
549 to 1041 km
62L
608 to 670 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$203,550 - $217,157
$75,800 - $94,360
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Top-down thrills
- Beautiful V8 soundtrack
- Looks and feels very special
Misses
- One thirsty mama
- Useless rear seats
- Odd transmission clunk at low speeds
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- She's a looker
- Tangible upgrades over standard Z
- Old-school character has appeal
Misses
- $100,000 on the road
- Still remnants of 370Z DNA
- Not as fast or as polished as a Supra
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Specs
| Type | ||
| GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT | TURBO, TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3456 - 4969 | 2997 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 5.0L, 3.5L | 3.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 8, 6 | 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 - 32 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 264kW - 351kW | 298kW - 309kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7100 | 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 348Nm - 540Nm | 475Nm - 520Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4800 - 4900 | 1600 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
