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Old 01-12-16, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by RXSF
If this isn't coming out till spring of 2017, it might as well have been announced at next years detroit show. Generate buzz now but it may go stale
Some reports have production starting end of 2016...
To early to tell, when it will officially go on sale as a 2017 or even a 2018 !

IF Lexus is listening (they read these threads, trust me) they should know by now not to launch or release their new Flagship cars in the middle of the Winter...

Recent samples of that are, LFA, RC 350 / RC F and the GS F just last month..

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Old 01-12-16, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by rage2
As a photog, I'm not a fan either, but the majority of people like that effect, which is why we do it. I'm asked by every photog on Beyond to dial it back too, but majority rules, sorry.
understand, and we REALLY appreciate you sharing your pics, but there's a difference between 'realistic', 'some hdr' and 'cartoon' levels. this one was WAY over the top for example:



loved the no-hdr one you posted also, thanks!!!!

love your beautiful province too. hope the oil bust isn't hitting you too hard!
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Old 01-12-16, 12:19 PM
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I could never take myself seriously driving one of these but I really can't wait to see them out on the road. Long wait until spring 2017.
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Old 01-12-16, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Lexus2000
4,300lbs seems quite porky but how does it compare to similar cars?
The 650i Coupe weighs 4,275lbs.
http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...fications.aspx

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Old 01-12-16, 12:37 PM
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Man this thing is beautiful. Kind of wish they had gone with the SC moniker, but that's not a huge deal. It really does look like a concept car you can actually own/drive on a daily basis. This is something special, I can tell Lexus really went out of their way to get the design right on this.

I thought the big grill thing had kind of gone off the deep end with the RC coupe, that car is a disaster visually, but this is so much more fluild/flowing.
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Old 01-12-16, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Vladi
This is the best picture I could find where you can see the whole S-class Coupe. There is literally no contest here


I'm a Lexus fan all day, but I have to admit this Benz Coupe is absolutely beautiful. The LC are quite different beyond the 2 doors they have in common.
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Old 01-12-16, 01:04 PM
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so, where's the GT wing'd rocket bunny version? lol

looks great tho imo cant wait to see it in different colors
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
understand, and we REALLY appreciate you sharing your pics, but there's a difference between 'realistic', 'some hdr' and 'cartoon' levels. this one was WAY over the top for example:
Again, I hear ya. There's a small % of people that can not stand the cartoon levels of processing, but the large % want them. I'm not out to cater to the small %.

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love your beautiful province too. hope the oil bust isn't hitting you too hard!
So glad I'm not in oil and gas.
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Old 01-12-16, 01:39 PM
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i really don't see the s coupe in the picture. the s coupe is quite a bit longer. if anything the LC is more like the 6 series or the SL (minus the convertible top)

still can't get enough about the car, looks really good. hope it drives well too

btw, i tried to read some but couldn't find it, so is this car on a whole new platform or it's based on some existing ones? prior to this rumor said it's based on the next LS, but at 187" it's even shorter than the current GS.
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Originally Posted by RXSF
Wow, just look at the depth in the taillights. Love it.


That shot is so reminiscent of the orignal SC. From the color, labeling, and that single line connecting both taillights. Awesome!!!!
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Originally Posted by Slvr surfr
That shot is so reminiscent of the orignal SC. From the color, labeling, and that single line connecting both taillights. Awesome!!!!
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^^^ awesome observation!
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Originally Posted by rominl
i really don't see the s coupe in the picture. the s coupe is quite a bit longer. if anything the LC is more like the 6 series or the SL (minus the convertible top)

still can't get enough about the car, looks really good. hope it drives well too

btw, i tried to read some but couldn't find it, so is this car on a whole new platform or it's based on some existing ones? prior to this rumor said it's based on the next LS, but at 187" it's even shorter than the current GS.
It's on a completely new architecture, GLA, that will serve as the new global platform for front engine rear wheel drive cars.
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Default New Lexus LC 500 Gets Racecar Rendering



Off the heels of Lexus debuting the new LC 500 at this year’s Detroit auto show, rendering artists are already designing faster and more racecar-inspired versions of the new super coupe.

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CD/Disc is still available

First time I've seen the cruise control not from the Toyota parts bin

I like the driver mode select placement (behind and to the right of steering wheel)

Overall, very elegant, nice use of quality materials. Everything looks well thought-out/ergonomic. Should be a very highline Luxury Sport GT Coupe. The saddle is nice, curious what other colors are available.
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