If this 2021 Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series were a gambler, he would say always bet on black. This is because Lexus has doubled black and black for this LC 500 with limited production. Aside from a bit of interior and exterior, black is quite the order of the day for this new offering, and yes, it is the only color offered. However, it is not just an LC with an abundance of black paint. Anyway mostly.
Carbon fiber generally looks black, and some of it can be found here. Specifically, the roof gets the special treatment, along with a fairly large wing on the deck. In fact, we call it a wing this is quite appropriate in this case, as Lexus says it was designed after studies of Red Bull Air Race World Championship aircraft. In addition to the curvature of the LC 500’s rear, downturned edges in the corners have also been designed to create a vertical cortex that helps alleviate the turbulence generated by airflow along the flanks of the car. ‘
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Whether this actually helps the Inspiration Series with grip or aerodynamics is unclear. Lexus does not elaborate further, except to say that the wing is carbon fiber reinforced plastic, and it fits well with the black 21 inch forged wheels. In the Inspiration range, Alcatara-decorated sports seats and more carbon fiber are available for the door sanding boards. This is not a completely dark cabin because there is brown accent on the seats and doors. The seat belts are also brown and a badge on the center console contains a specific production number from a production range of 100 units. Yes, only 100 of these Batman-approved rides are being built.
Under the dark skin, you’ll find LC 500 power with a standard edition of a 5.8-liter V8 that naturally delivers 471 horsepower (346 kilowatts). Power is sent back to a Torsen slide level diffuser included as standard equipment for the LC 500 Inspiration range. The performance bar on the back of Yamaha with damper is also standard, as is a driver’s head screen, the Lexus SmarAccess card key and a 915-watt sound system as the high-speed V8 exhaust note gets boring.
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Lexus does not provide pricing information for the LC 500 Inspiration Series, but the car will be available at dealers later this winter.