Lexus LC 500h Churns Out 359 PS, Gets Detailed
Lexus has released details on the new LC 500h, which was previewed earlier this week. The new coupe uses a Multi Stage Hybrid System that consists of a 299PS (295hp) 3.5-liter V6 petrol engine and an electric motor that takes juice from a lithium-ion battery pack. Its total system output is 359PS (354hp), sent to the wheels through a four-speed automatic gearbox mounted at the rear. The result is a 0 to 100km/h (62mph) time in less than 5 seconds, half a second slower than the V8-powered LC 500. The Lexus LC 500h is 4,760mm long, 1,920mm wide and 1,345 mm tall, with a 2,870mm wheelbase. The coupe looks just as striking as the non-hybrid variant that owned this year's Detroit Auto Show. Inside, the new hybrid adopts the next-gen touch pad for the RTI (Remote Touch Interface) and 2017 Lexus multimedia package that debuts in the LC with new software that enables future enhancements and updated grap...