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february 21, 2019 - Lexus

Lexus LC Convertible Concept: ‘Ultimate Beauty’ design study

  • New open-top #concept indicates potential future direction for the #Lexus LC flagship coupé
  • Powerful and dramatic design positions the #concept as an aspirational halo model for the #Lexus brand
  • Continuation of the #Lexus tradition of creating customer-focused designs
  • First European appearance at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show on 5 March

Lexus caused a sensation with the debut of the LC #coupé at the North American International #auto Show (NAIAS) in #detroit three years ago, a car that was a testament to the brand’s new sense of creative ambition. Since then, its design team has been exploring how the brand can evolve, leading to the creation of the new #Lexus #lcconvertible #concept, a powerful and dramatic rendition of an open-top roadster that makes its first European appearance at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show on 5 March.

The design goal for the #concept, a skilful development of the LC coupé’s award-winning styling, was ‘ultimate beauty’. From the rake of the windscreen to the smooth contours of the rear deck lid that houses the retractable top, every line was drawn to evoke an emotional response. The result is an aspirational, halo vehicle for the entire #Lexus brand.

“This #concept takes the unmistakeable design of the LC #coupé and reimagines it as a future convertible,” said #tadaomori, Chief Designer of the #lcconvertible #concept. “It blends all the best aspects of the original #coupé with the dynamic design of an open-air convertible.”

Long, low and lean, the #lcconvertible #concept retains the LC coupé’s athletic proportions. The shape evolved naturally from the original LC design, yet it has its own, distinct identity. It combines Japanese aesthetics with the promise of the kind of driving experience that only a convertible can provide. More than just a grand tourer, the #concept has a performance pedigree, its potential expressed in its short overhangs, 22-inch wheels and wide stance.

Beyond the visual appeal of the sheet metal, the cabin is an attractive space for driver and passengers alike. The tailored seats are upholstered in crisp white leather with yellow accents providing a splash of colour without disrupting the subtle elegance of the overall design.

The #Lexus #lcconvertible #concept measures 4,770mm long, 1,920mm wide and 1,340mm high, and has a 2,870mm wheelbase.