2021 Lexus LC 500: LC is a luxury sports car that is offered as a two-door coupe or 2-door convertible. It is offered with gas and gas/electric powertrains. For 2021, LC gets a host of changes designed to improve ride quality and handling. Competitors include the Audi R8, Chevrolet Corvette, Jaguar F-Type, Mercedes-AMG GT and Nissan GT-R.
LC comes in single trim and offers rear-wheel drive. LC 500 models get a 5.0-liter V8 that produces 471 horsepower. LC 500h comes with a 3.5-liter V6 that mates with two electric motors for a total system output of 354 horsepower. The V8 pairs to a 10-speed automatic transmission while the V6 mates to a continuously variable/4-speed automatic combo.
Available driver-assist technology includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, rearview camera with cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, frontal collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, automatic high-beam headlights. Pricing start at $105,000.