Lexus LF-LC Concept goes blue, remains happy

Jeffrey N. Ross — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:19:00 EST

Filed under: Concept Cars, LA Auto Show, Coupe, Lexus

Until the day when we can see a production version of the Lexus LF-LC Concept, we'll just make do with seeing the sleek two-door in different colors for now. After first showing us the car in a Candy Apple Red color at the Detroit Auto Show, Lexus has brought its LF-LC Blue (in a deep ocean blue) from Down Under to LA.

Aside from the new color, there's nothing new for us to see here. That means we were still ogling over its flowing body lines, impressed by its 500-horsepower hybrid drive system and looking forward to possibly seeing the car go into production.

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Lexus shows LF-LC Blue at Australian auto show

George Kennedy — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 09:59:00 EST

Filed under: Concept Cars, Coupe, Hybrid, Performance, Technology, Lexus, Misc. Auto Shows, Australia, Design/Style

Lexus has chosen the Australian International Motor Show to unveil the second iteration of its LF-LC concept car. This version is called the LF-LC Blue, and is a followup to the original LF-LC that debuted in Detroit earlier this year. As you might expect, the car is shod in a color called 'Opal Blue,' and is inspired by the semi-precious opal stone found in the Australian Outback.

In addition to the new color, we finally get (some) details on the hybrid powertrain that propels this elegant concept. The Advanced Lexus Hybrid Drive system features an Atkinson-cycle gas engine, combined with an "advanced high-energy battery pack" and an electric motor. According to Lexus, the gas/electric hybrid setup conspires to produce 500 horsepower, though the power split between gas and electric it not specified.

According to Tony Cramb of Lexus Australia, the LF-LC Blue is a vision into the future of sports cars. "Its good looks mask some very exciting design and engineering innovations that will influence Lexus vehicles in the future." Cramb continued, "LF-LC is part concept, part reality: the concept hints at what's to come from Lexus." That is, in fact, the point of a concept car, so Cramb gets points for accuracy.

Lexus also highlights the interior of the LF-LC Blue, including what appears to be the next-generation of Remote Touch. Rather than a joystick controller, like its current incarnation, the 12.3-inch LCD screen is operated by a separate, smaller touch screen control board at the driver's fingertips. The touch screen can pop up and provides the driver with a keyboard. Like the current setup, this new form of Remote Touch controls climate, audio and navigation systems.

Show-goers Down Under can enjoy the LF-LC Blue at the Australian International Motor Show from October 19th to the 28th. To find out about the blue-hued concept, scroll down to get the press release and check out the gallery above.

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