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Originally Posted by Levi
I think nothing is really that clear. What will this LC500 be? A two seater? It could also then be a Mercedes SL rival rather than Honda NSX.
Everything depends on what the cars will target and what will they cost. The RC350 will be a successor of the first generation SC (4 seater), not the second one which was a 2 seater hardtop convertible.
Also I don't know about the NSX, it will not be cheap as history tells us (NSX, S2000), but they can't ask much for it if it is not faster than GT-R. It has to meet the performance. What would then be the NSX rival? The Supra or LC500?
Toyota can't do anything as good as the NSX if to follow the same path (hybrid). The NSX II tech is very promissing: lightweight chassis, lightweight NA H/R engine, hybrid, 4-wheel-drive, 4-wheel-steering. It may not be "fun", but very very fast, especially on curves.
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The LF-LC will probably be closer to a NSX competitor seeing that they are both AWD hybrids.
Seeing that the concept is a 4 seater I would say the production will be as as well.
Actually it will be the successor to both. It will come in both coupe and roadster form.
Lexus LF-CC Concept Reportedly Coming in Coupe and Roadster Flavors in 2015
The new coupe, which will be joined by a convertible version, is expected to stay faithful to the concept’s design that, in fact, looks production-ready and will be based on the new IS sedan rear-wheel drive platform, possibly with wider tracks for a more sporty stance and handling.
Lexus sources told the publication that it will feature a hybrid powertrain, most likely a tuned version of the one in the GS 450h that comprises a 3.5-liter V6 and an electric motor for a total output of 338bhp.
http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2013/01...ly-coming.html
Lexus LF-CC Expected to Reach Showrooms in 2015
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The Lexus LF-CC coupe is likely to reach showroom floors in 2015 according to recent reports.
Work on a production model is set to start this month, according to AutoCar, with the model likely to come in both coupe and convertible form. Official information isn’t available, but the car is widely expected to run on the same platform as the new IS and GS models.
Styling is expected to remain much the same as the concept car while interior cues will also carry over as already previewed in the new IS.
When it reaches showrooms, the car will use a tweaked version of the hybrid drivetrain currently used in the GS350h, filling the slot left open by Lexus’ discontinued SC coupe model.
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http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...s-in-2015.html