Lexus LC 500

The 2017 Lexus LC 500 is a luxury two-door grand tourer/coupe from Lexus designed to combine striking styling, refined craftsmanship, and strong performance. It’s the first Lexus to feature a new rear-wheel-drive platform and a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 engine paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission — a first in its class at the time.

🔧 Engine & Performance

Engine:

• 5.0 L naturally-aspirated V8 petrol engine

• Power: ~467 hp (473 PS) @ ~7,100 rpm

• Torque: ~389 lb-ft (~528 Nm) @ ~4,800 rpm

• Transmission: 10-speed automatic

• Drive Layout: Rear-wheel drive

• 0–60 mph: ~4.2–4.5 s (varies by test/method)

• Top Speed: ~270 km/h (~168 mph)
  These figures give the LC 500 brisk acceleration and a characteristic high-revving sound from its naturally aspirated V8.

📐 Dimensions

• Length: ~4,760 mm

• Width: ~1,920 mm

• Height: ~1,345 mm

• Wheelbase: ~2,870 mm

• Seating Capacity: 4 (2 + 2 coupe)

• Boot Space: ~197 L

• Fuel Tank: ~82 L
  These dimensions give the LC 500 a low, wide stance suited to both dynamic driving and comfortable cruising.

🛋 Interior & Technology

Interior Features (Typical):

• Driver-oriented cockpit with premium materials (leather, Alcantara)

• 10.3-inch multimedia display with navigation and enhanced voice recognition

• Lexus Enform connected mobility systems

• Satellite navigation with SUNA Live Traffic

• Available Mark Levinson premium audio system

• Magnesium paddle shifters and quality finishes throughout

• Heated & ventilated seats with power adjustments (often up to 12-way with memory)

• Dual-zone climate control
  Most early LC 500s were optioned with luxury touches that elevated the cabin ambience.

🛡 Safety & Driver Assistance

Standard/available safety features included:

• Lexus Safety System + with:

  • Pre-Collision System (PCS)

  • Lane Keep Assist (LKA)

  • All-speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control

  • Automatic High Beam (AHB)

• Blind-spot monitoring

• Rear cross-traffic alert

• Rear-view camera

• Eight airbags

• Tire-pressure monitoring
  These advanced systems aimed to enhance safety in both city and highway driving.

🏎 Additional Features & Options

Depending on equipment packages and market, the 2017 LC 500 could include:

• Carbon-fiber roof (optional) — reduces weight and lowers center of gravity

• Active rear spoiler (deploys at speed)

• Various wheel sizes (20″ or 21″ forged alloys)

• Sport seats with Alcantara/leather upholstery

• Four-wheel steering and adjustable driving modes (in some specs)
  These options added performance-oriented enhancements and bespoke customization.

🏁 Summary — 2017 Lexus LC 500 Key Specs