Report Claims Lexus Is Phasing Out The Aspirated V8 Powered LC500 In Favor Of Turbocharging

The day is coming, and we all know it. The day when Lexus will finally give up on on its snarly, naturally aspirated V8 in favor of something more powerful, yes, but also turbocharged. It was inevitable.

While interviewing an unnamed Lexus source, Japanese publication Holiday Auto learned that the upcoming performance Lexus, the LC F, will ditch the 5.0-liter V8 currently living in the nose of the LC500. Via a bad Goolgle translate:
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Reported in press that LC500 F model will be twin turbo with over 640hp.
However report also said it will cost $176,000. Natural aspirated V8 most likely continues as entry level model and turbo engines higher up the price scale for near future.