雷克萨斯LF-LC概念车终于变身成为量产车，这就是在本届北美车展亮相的2017款LC500轿跑车。在外观上，很高兴的看到，量产版很多元素与概念车共享。前脸是硕大的三边镀铬纺锤格栅，采用了新的3D效果设计。格栅两边是细窄的三LED光源前大灯，内部集成L形状日间行驶灯。向后可以看到运动风格侧面轮廓，顺滑的车顶线条，超短前后悬，更低引擎盖。车尾采用细窄尾灯组，提供了独特照明效果，勾勒出L形图案。除了造型独特尾灯组，还有主动式后扰流器和20或21英寸合金轮圈。内饰是体验出LC实力的舞台，华贵的设计落实到精湛的工艺上，呈现出极为奢华的内部体验，像方向盘尺寸和角度、镁合金换挡拨片的位置和质感，以及半苯胺真皮和Alcantara两种座椅材质选择，达到同级车最高水平。LC还是第一款采用雷克萨斯全新GA-L后驱平台的车型，这一平台将引擎位置尽量后移以及将传动系统安置在前桥之后，实现前中置的效果，该车还采用了扁平胎以降低车重，12伏电池位于行李箱以获得更好平衡性。至于动力系统，该车搭载一台取自RC F和GS F的5.0升V8引擎，功率467马力，扭矩389磅-英尺（约合527牛米），搭配新开发的十速自动变速箱将动力传递至后轮。车辆0-98公里/小时加速时间4.5秒。

 

2017 Lexus LC 500 provokes Detroit with 467 hp

The Lexus LF-LC Concept has finally transformed into a production model, as the LC 500 has debuted at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show.

 

Starting with the design, we are happy to see the coupe is sharing most of its key design elements and its proportions with the concept that inspired it. The front end is dominated by a massive radiator grille, bordered by chrome on three sides and a new 3D mesh design. The grille is surrounded by sleek triple LED headlights, integrating L-shaped daytime running lights.

 

Moving further back, we see athletic profile with sloped roofline, short overhangs, and low hood height. The rear end features slim tail lamps with a “unique lighting effect that helps convey a sequential L motif.” An active rear spoiler and 20- or 21-inch alloys complete the design.

 

You probably won’t be amazed by the interior as it feels like something we’ve already seen, but it’s interesting to understand the driver’s position was engineered to be as close as possible to the vehicle’s center of gravity, where feedback from the car is “the most communicative to the driver.” The seats are covered with Alcantara leather, while the door panels, center console, and dash pad structures feature elements of Lexus’ Takumi craftsmanship in their finish.

 

The LC 500 is the first Lexus to use the brand’s all-new “premium rear-wheel-drive luxury platform” that is part of the new corporate global architecture for luxury vehicles (GA-L). Engineers of the brand have worked mainly on placing most of the mass, including the engine and the occupants, in a position more centralized and lower to the ground. The sporty coupe also rides on run-flat tires to reduce weight thanks to the lack of a spare wheel, while the 12-volt battery has been relocated to the trunk in search of a better weight distribution.

 

Last but not least, the sexy machine has a 5.0-liter V8 engine that is also found in the RC F and GS F. The 32-valve naturally aspirated unit generates 467 horsepower and 389 pound-feet of torque, channeled through a new 10-speed automatic gearbox to the rear wheels. This strong setup ensures the car can accelerate from a standstill to 60 miles per hour (98 kilometers per hour) in less than 4.5 seconds.