Lexus won't ever recapture this magic...RIP LC 500

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#v8 #lexus #lc500 #convertible After all these years, the Lexus LC 500 is still my dream car. Here's my tribute to the discontinued 2026 Lexus LC 500 #inspiration series convertible. The 2026 LC 500 debuts with a new Inspiration Series for this model year with 200 units slated for the North American market. The package comes with the new-to-LC color, Smoke Matte Gray, paired with a white and black interior treatment, along with blacked out-exterior and carbon fiber aesthetic enhancements. The flagship sports coupe for Lexus, the LC 500 blends emotional design and high performance like few other cars on the road. Built at the Motomachi Plant in Toyota City, Japan, the 2026 LC 500 has a starting MSRP of $101,700 (including Destination, Processing and Handling) and is expected to go on sale in Fall 2025. For a full breakdown of the standard and available features by grade, please see the LC Specifications. No-Compromise Design The Lexus LC 500 represents the most passionate expression of the Lexus brand. The eye-catching coupe displays a unique mesh grille that spreads across the front of the car. It has a large glass panel and blacked-out rear pillars that create a floating roof appearance. Chrome-plated moldings along the edges echo the lines of a traditional Japanese sword. One of the most stunning aspects of the LC 500 is its unique light signature at night. The taillamps were inspired by the glow of a jet’s afterburners, and the ultra-compact, triple-projector LED headlamps also prove to be striking. The 2026 LC 500 will offer eight exterior color options including: Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.01, Caviar, Cloudburst Gray2, Iridium2, Ultra White2, Infrared1, Smoke Matte Gray and Nori Green Pearl. 1Available for an additional $595 charge 2Available for an additional $500 charge Distinctive Craftmanship The LC emphasizes a balance between function and comfort, sporting intent and luxury. The low instrument panel position, hood line and narrow pillars give the driver a commanding view of the road. To build a sense of continuity, the flowing lines of the door panels serve as an extension of the exterior that flows from the hood and through the windshield. All 2026 LC 500s feature a standard 12.3-inch high-definition touchscreen display and Panoramic View Monitor which combines images from the front, rear, left and right-side cameras of the vehicle and displays them on the center display. Intuitive Parking Assist also becomes standard. Lexus designers paid close attention to detail when creating the LC, as seen with a two-part construction technique that allows the seatback to drape over the shoulder area and then wrap around the seat back. Components in the shoulder area help hold the driver securely in cornering maneuvers. In addition, the steering wheel cross section changes around its circumference to allow for variations in grip and twisting of the wrist. The front passenger also has not been ignored; the side of the center console rises to form an integrated grab handle. The quality finish of the upholstery, trim materials and detailing reflect the Takumi craftsmanship and attention to detail for which Lexus is known. It can be seen and felt in the hand stitching of the leather-wrapped gearshift lever and the draping treatment of the Alcantara® door panel trim, among numerous other details. Leather-trim interior color schemes for the LC include Black, Toasted Caramel, and Rioja Red. All interiors continue to be complimented with exposed Satin Metallic ornamentation. For 2026, the Inspiration Series returns to the LC lineup. Specific elements of this package for the coupe include a carbon fiber roof and 21-inch Matte Black forged alloy wheels, Smoke Matte Gray exterior paint, sport seats complimented by white and black interior treatment throughout the cabin, and blacked out exterior elements including the grille, headlight, taillight and rocker garnishes, and outside mirrors. In addition, the package comes standard with a heated steering wheel, a head-up display, a Mark Levinson sound system, special door scuff plates, front bumper canards, a carbon fiber rear fixed spoiler, red brake calipers, Active Rear Steering and a unique serialized badge on the center console. 00:00 - Heartbreaking Final Review: LC 500 01:20 - RIP V8 02:53 - Exterior 04:10 - Koji's baby 08:19 - Interior 13:25 - Night Drive 20:34 - Grading the GOAT Lexus Use promo “KIRK” for -20% on LASFIT custom car mats: https://lddy.no/1o5di ⚡️Buy my Level 2 EV Charger: https://amzn.to/4h2dyY2 🚗Buy my Car and Driveway Power Washer: https://amzn.to/45bCwjK 🚗Buy my Car Vacuum: https://amzn.to/4dWmdtB 🚗Buy my Car Dryer: https://amzn.to/3TcaoWn 📷 Buy my Camera: https://amzn.to/3ONQ9NS 🎥 Buy my BIG Camera: https://amzn.to/43lhk71 👣Like my daily drivers? Get 10% off with “10KIRKCARS” @ https://bit.ly/3mvVXiQ 🏎️ Buy my Youtube Gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/kirkkreifels 🔥 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirk_kreifels/