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Body styling gives the Ultimate Edition a powerful presence.
Ultimate Edition models of the V8-powered LC Coupé and LC Convertible are distinguished by a more exclusive, honed performance image and a specially tuned engine.
The Ultimate Edition’s Hakugin White paintwork has an elegant matte finish, inspired by Lexus sport line up symbolized by the Lexus LFA. This unique effect – sealed in by a satin lacquer topcoat – contrasts with black bodywork ornamentation. Black appears at the front of the car on the radiator grille and moulding, headlamp surrounds and washer cover, bumper garnish, and outer mirrors. Black appears at the rear on the lamp cover, bracket, lower bumper garnish, and exhaust baffle.
In a world first, the front bumper integrates incrementally-formed canards, an aerodynamic device seen in aviation and auto-racing. These enhance handling and stability by regulating airflow along the bumper sides and reducing lift at the front of the vehicle.
Another, more clearly visible aerodynamic feature is the Coupé’s black carbon rear wing. This applies aerodynamic expertise from air racing – further evidence of how Lexus has taken inspiration from its association with Japanese aerobatic and race pilot Yoshihide “Yoshi” Muroya, the 2017 Red Bull Air Race World Champion.
Just as the black bodywork ornamentation contrasts with the Hakugin White paintwork, so too does the Ultimate Edition’s Kachi-Blue interior – a colour considered auspicious in Japan since ancient times, when the threads used for samurai armour were a shade of bluish-black known as kachi-iro (“winning colour”). The Ultimate Edition’s cabin is also differentiated by the presentation of the car’s serial number on an aluminium plate in front of the shift knob, Alcantara on the console and door trim, and scuff plates printed with the words “Limited Edition”.
Another Ultimate Edition difference is under the hood: the engine is Takumi (master craftsman) -tuned for smoother rotation feel, high-quality sound, and enhanced acceleration response. The rear differential has also been Takumi-tuned for acceleration response.
Ultimate Edition models of the V8-powered LC Coupé and LC Convertible are distinguished by a more exclusive, honed performance image and a specially tuned engine.
The Ultimate Edition’s Hakugin White paintwork has an elegant matte finish, inspired by Lexus sport line up symbolized by the Lexus LFA. This unique effect – sealed in by a satin lacquer topcoat – contrasts with black bodywork ornamentation. Black appears at the front of the car on the radiator grille and moulding, headlamp surrounds and washer cover, bumper garnish, and outer mirrors. Black appears at the rear on the lamp cover, bracket, lower bumper garnish, and exhaust baffle.
In a world first, the front bumper integrates incrementally-formed canards, an aerodynamic device seen in aviation and auto-racing. These enhance handling and stability by regulating airflow along the bumper sides and reducing lift at the front of the vehicle.
Another, more clearly visible aerodynamic feature is the Coupé’s black carbon rear wing. This applies aerodynamic expertise from air racing – further evidence of how Lexus has taken inspiration from its association with Japanese aerobatic and race pilot Yoshihide “Yoshi” Muroya, the 2017 Red Bull Air Race World Champion.
Just as the black bodywork ornamentation contrasts with the Hakugin White paintwork, so too does the Ultimate Edition’s Kachi-Blue interior – a colour considered auspicious in Japan since ancient times, when the threads used for samurai armour were a shade of bluish-black known as kachi-iro (“winning colour”). The Ultimate Edition’s cabin is also differentiated by the presentation of the car’s serial number on an aluminium plate in front of the shift knob, Alcantara on the console and door trim, and scuff plates printed with the words “Limited Edition”.
Another Ultimate Edition difference is under the hood: the engine is Takumi (master craftsman) -tuned for smoother rotation feel, high-quality sound, and enhanced acceleration response. The rear differential has also been Takumi-tuned for acceleration response.
