Lexus has introduced a new special edition of the sports Coupé, the LC 500 Black Inspiration. The sale will start at the end of next month, when the price will be announced.

The body of the new Lexus Coupé is painted black, which continues in the cabin made of beautiful materials. Sports seats will be offered as an option. A discreet carbon spoiler on the boot lid, new brakes, adaptive suspension and limited mechanical differential lock are standard on the Sport Plus package. It rides on 21-inch reinforced dark aluminum wheels.

The Lexus LC 500 Black Inspiration will be offered in two powertrain options, a 5.0-liter and a 3.5-liter hybrid. The first is a traditional 5.0-liter atmospheric V8 engine with 470 hp (346 kW) and 398 lb-ft (540 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a ten-speed automatic transmission. The LC 500 Black Inspiration reaches 62 mph in 4.7 seconds with a top speed of 168 mph (270 km / h).

The economical hybrid version is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine assisted by an electric motor, with a total power of 359 hp (264 kW) and 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with a CVT automatic transmission. It reaches 62 mph (100 km / h) in five seconds with a maximum electronically limited speed of 155 mph (250 km / h).

Source: Lexus