Lexus LF-LC Spied Testing Near the Nurburgring
The Lexus LF-LC is getting ready for testing at the world famous Nurburgring.
Spy photographers have caught the production Lexus LF-LC close to the Nurburgring, but, unfortunately, they haven’t seen it doing laps yet. It was rumored that the production Lexus LF-LC would revive the SC nameplate for the brand as a luxury performance coupe, but Lexus has also trademarked the LC badge, so we’ll have to wait and see what the automaker decides to do.
Regardless of what the model will be called, Lexus is definitely preparing a sports coupe that will sit above the current RC in the automaker’s lineup. Expect it to closely resemble the LF-LC concept that debuted at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, albeit toned down a bit.
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Unfortunately, it’s unclear what engine Lexus will use to power this new model, but a candidate is the same 5.0-liter V8 found in the current RC-F but tuned for more performance. A hybrid V6 model is also a possibility, while an LC-F could see a twin-turbo version of the V8. Our spy photographers also said that the LF-LC has been seen testing alongside a BMW 6 Series, Porsche 911 and Maserati Gran Turismo, hinting at the competition Lexus is gunning for when the model heads to dealerships.
Update: Our spy photographers have sent us additional photos now that the LF-LC took a few laps around the Nurburgring.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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