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01-11-16, 10:45 AM

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I like it.

Let all the complaints about the horsepower and the weight begin.

01-11-16, 10:46 AM

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Original post updated.

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01-11-16, 10:47 AM

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Awesome article on MT with excellent insight on the development process & specs etc:

http://www.motortrend.com/news/2018-...t-look-review/

01-11-16, 10:49 AM

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Autoblog has initial thoughts and a nice gallery of pics

http://www.autoblog.com/2016/01/11/2...roit-official/

01-11-16, 10:49 AM

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I think the LC500 is very cool, why would anyone by an RC F?
I'll stick with my IS F.....

01-11-16, 10:50 AM

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The exterior styling I'm not sure about, but I'll reserve judgment until I see it in person. The interior is gorgeous, but surprised they went with Remote Touch Trackpad. Definitely a real luxury coupe. Since this is called the LC500 but has the engine from GSF/RCF, does this hint that Lexus has a higher performance engine in the works for the LCF (and revised GSF/RCF)

01-11-16, 10:54 AM

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Because the LC500 is probably going to be $30k more

01-11-16, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by lexicon72

I think the LC500 is very cool, why would anyone by an RC F?
I'll stick with my IS F.....

More like who would still buy BMW 6 series?

01-11-16, 11:01 AM

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Someone who wants a vert or AWD or a high performance variant for example

01-11-16, 11:01 AM

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Check out the Reveal video on Lexus.com - Sweet!!!!!

01-11-16, 11:03 AM

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More like who would still buy BMW 6 series?

Because they want to go fast. M6 will still scorch this (while not looking as good)

01-11-16, 11:12 AM

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Interior is like an updated LFA interior mixed with more traditional Lexus interiors. In the press info, they are calling it a Front Mid mounted engine like the LFA with low seating position and weight concentrated toward the middle. Sort of like a baby LFA. Kinda cool!

Holy mini LFA

Let's do hope they keep it under $150k.

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I think the LC500 is very cool, why would anyone by an RC F?
I'll stick with my IS F.....

LC is about twice the price ...different market segment

01-11-16, 11:15 AM

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Because they want to go fast. M6 will still scorch this (while not looking as good)

6 series is 445hp. 0-60 4.3 sec. How is this a scorch? Or you were referring to M6?

01-11-16, 11:21 AM

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Any shots of the rear?

Looks great so far.

01-11-16, 11:25 AM

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He said M6

Kudos to Lexus for building the car and keeping the design this close to the concept

They just continue to confound me with their life in a vacuum philosophy.

No new motor, no AWD, no vert, ****ty rear seat room. Kinda like taking a class in how not to compete with your reference target (BMW 6 series).

Going to be a nice reward to executives in the sunbelt though.