The Lexus LF-C2 Roadster idea has been exposed at the LA motor show – previewing a convertible version of the all-new Lexus RC coupe.
However, unlike traditional drop-tops, the LF-C2 has no roof whatsoever. Lexus declares this is “designed to provide driver as well as traveler the very best top-down driving experience”, though in truth it most likely means the business ran out of time trying to engineer one. expect one more idea version – likely at the Geneva motor show next year – total with a folding metal or material roof.
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There are no surprises in terms of styling, with the new Roadster taking an similar front end to its fixed roof sibling. That means the signature spindle grille as well as sharp LED headlights, in addition to a pair of gaping air vents as well as a set of defined bonnet creases.
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At the back you’ll discover L-shaped tail-lights, chrome-tipped quad exhausts as well as a pronounced rear diffuser. A set of huge 20-inch alloy wheels as well as deep multi-layer paintjob total the look.
Yasuo Kajino, the LF-C2’s chief designer, said: “We’ve been instinctively drawn to as well as influenced by those things that catch the beauty of light. When you put something in the right light, people see it in a method they never have before.”
Inside, the new LF-C2 features a 2+2 design – hinting that the rear seats are just for youngsters or extremely occasional utilize on short journeys. The centre console runs the entire length of the vehicle as well as is completed in the exact same vibrant yellow as the exterior. The dashboard gets an “attractive however simple instrument cluster”, in addition to a central screen as well as analogue clock.
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LED lights run along the inside window line as well as there’s a leather steering wheel as well as body-hugging seats. Although unconfirmed, the idea is likely to offer a big boot – thanks to the truth there’s no roof to fill it when folded.
There’s no word on engines or power yet, however we expect the idea to function the exact same 450bhp 5.0-litre V8 as the production-ready RC F coupe, which goes on sale in the UK early next year. That design has an eight-speed automatic gearbox with steering wheel-mounted paddles.
We’ll have more info – as well as crucially more photos – direct from the LA motor show over the next 24 hours.
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