in 2020, seemingly abandoning the trademark. The image could also suggest a slightly hotter LF F-Sport model, but the rear wing seems to imply a hotter LC F.
A prototype with enlarged air intakes and the stacked exhaust tips characteristic of Lexus F models, but without this car's rear spoiler, was. And in 2019, Lexus announced plans for a twin-turbocharged V-8 for future models, including sports cars. Lexus even planned to enter an LC race car powered by a twin-turbo V-8 in the 2020 24 Hours of Nürburgring but pulled out due to the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. That led to rumors the engine might be dead as Lexus and parent Toyota focused on downsized engines and electrification to reduce fuel consumption. But in 2021, Toyota filedFor now, the standard LC carries on with its naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V-8 and V-6 hybrid powertrains, in coupe and convertible body styles.
, the most significant being new suspension tuning for the V-8 LC 500 model. But as the LC ages, Lexus will need to do more to keep buyers interested. An LC F would certainly accomplish that.