Everyone has forgotten about the Lexus LF-CC Concept, and yet it could be the basis for a new Lexus sportscar
The vehicle you see here is the 2012 LF-CC Concept
Despite being a coupe, it was used to preview the third-generation Lexus IS sedan.
Some of the styling language is still used today, although it has been evolved a bit over the last decade
Today, however, we’re looking back at it as it could represent a new Lexus Sports car
A rumor hatched through a Japanese website Spyder 7 claims that Lexus is working on a smaller performance coupe
It could be called the Lexus UC, aka “Urban Coupe”
According to the rumor, it will ride on a stretched version of the same platform that underpins the Toyota GR86
Since Lexus hasn’t changed its design all that much, this LC-FF Concept could be a good starting point
And that goes for the interior too, which isn’t so futuristic by today’s standards
The screen on the center console won’t be as sleek, but a large, secondary tablet display isn’t out of the question
While the infotainment system will likely be identical to that from the 2022 Lexus NX
Under the hood, we’ll probably see the same 2.4-liter flat-four from the GR 86 and BRZ
But that engine’s output of 228 horsepower and 184 pound-feet won’t be good enough
Which is probably why the Lexus UC will be electrified, probably with a mild-hybrid powertrain
Power output could reach beyond the 300 HP mark while a UC F could breach 400 HP
If rumors of the Lexus UC are true, don’t expect to see it right away, though
Unless it’s already in development, we won’t see it until at least late 2023 or earl 2024
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