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2022 Lexus LC Black Inspiration

An all-black look is what the LC needed to look amazing!

Lexus is not at its first "Inspiration" special edition. In fact, it first launched a concept car called LC500 Inspiration Concept back in 2018, and the production version arrived just one year later.

Now, its’ time for a new "Inspiration" model, but this time is the "Black Inspiration." It will be offered for both the full hybrid electric LC 500h and the V8-powered LC 500 and will go on sale in the UK on November 1st.

What makes the 2022 Lexus LC Black Inspiration special?

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Called LC Black Inspiration, the new edition will be offered for both the LC 500h and the LC 500 and will go on sale in the UK on November 1st

This new special edition features a Graphite Black exterior finish and the usual chrome elements have been ditched and replaced by all-black ones. So, the spindle grille, door mirror casings, headlight and rear light cluster surrounds, and even the headlight cleaners are now painted back.

The car rides on 21-inch five-spoke forged alloy wheels, and its sportier look is further being enhanced by a fixed rear spoiler, Sport Plus Pack-specified carbon-fiber roof and scuff plates.

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For the interior the model comes with a standard Sport Plus Pack, that includes, among others, 10-way power-adjustable front seats upholstered in fine-quality semi-aniline leather

For the interior, the LC Black Inspiration is being offered with the current LC Sport Plus Pack that includes:

  • 10-way power-adjustable front seats upholstered in fine-quality semi-aniline leather
  • bespoke 13-speaker Mark Levinson premium surround sound system
  • head-up display
  • card key.

The model will also be offered with a few other features, including:

  • Torsen limited-slip differential
  • dynamic rear steering
  • Variable Gear Ratio steering
  • Lexus Safety System+ active safety
  • driver assistance systems
  • smart entry
  • heated steering wheel
  • front seat heating and ventilation
  • Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
  • Adaptive Variable Suspension.
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As a result, the spindle grille, door mirror casings, headlight and rear light cluster surrounds and even the headlight cleaners are now painted back

As for the engine lineup, the LC500 is powered by a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V-8 engine that delivers a total of 471 horsepower at 7,100 rpm and 398 pound-feet of torque at 4,800 rpm. On the other hand, the LC500h hybrid version produces 354 horsepower at 6,600 rpm and 370 pound-feet of torque at 3,000 rpm. The V-8 version goes from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds, while the hybrid needs 4.7 seconds.

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