Convertible Lexus LS.

Convertible Lexus LS.

Convertible Lexus LS.

Convertible Lexus LS. Surprisingly, for the entire 30-year history, Lexus has not yet produced traditional soft-top convertibles. Until now, the few serial production Lexus have been only coupe-convertibles with a rigid folding roof. But now the company still dared to bring the Lexus LC cabriolet to the conveyor, presented in the status of a concept car last winter.

Convertible Lexus LS.

The production car has a four-layer folding top, which can be black or beige. The servo folds the roof in 15 seconds, the reverse transformation lasts a second longer, and you can start the process at speeds up to 50 km / h. By the way, the overall height of the car increased by 5 mm, to 1350 mm.

Convertible Lexus LS.

Like the base coupe, the convertible has a 2 + 2 landing formula, but the back row is frankly nominal. Behind it, a plastic shield is installed to protect against wind. The front seats are equipped with a system for supplying thermal air to the necks of riders. And the climate control functionality has been expanded: now electronics can automatically change settings depending on the position of the roof, including controlling the heated seats and steering wheel.

Convertible Lexus LS.

Convertible Lexus LS.

Of course, the body without a rigid roof is seriously strengthened, however, engineers not only added new elements, but also optimized the position of existing amplifiers. And to preserve the driving character, the coupe also conjured over the suspension: in the front, unsprung masses were reduced, and an aluminum brace was installed at the rear. The curb weight of the two-door increased from 1935 to 2040 kg.

 

If the coupe is sold in two versions, then buyers of convertibles have no choice: only the Lexus LC 500 Convertible with a gasoline aspirated V8 5.0 (477 hp) and a ten-speed automatic is presented. About the hybrid modification with an open top is not yet heard. Convertibles will be on sale by the summer of 2020.

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