Lexus LC turned into a luxury convertible

Lexus showed off an open version of the LC at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

The new car is the company's first commercial convertible after IS 300 ° C, which has not been produced for four years.

The Lexus LC500 convertible was provided with a 4-section soft roof that can fold/unfold in 15-16 seconds at speeds of up to 50 km/h. The car was strengthened by the chassis and improved suspension, as the new item has increased weight. Additionally, improved air conditioning.

The trim got a lot of genuine leather and Alcantara, and the pedals took over the aluminum trim. Another convertible will have a "smart" interior lighting system, a 10.3-inch screen, support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto interfaces, as well as Amazon Alexa voice assistant.

The model has a Lexus Safety System + safety systems, where there is an adaptive "cruise," a high beam auto-steering system, a function for recognizing road signs and a method for observing riding lanes.

The engine of Lexus LC500 is a 5.0-liter aspirated V8 with 477 "horses" and 540 Nm. In a pair of the motor is a 10-speed "automatic."