The Lexus LC lasted for just under a decade, but in that time, it became beloved among car enthusiasts for its drop-dead gorgeous styling, incredible interior quality, and rich and smooth naturally aspirated V8. The LC can trace its roots back to the LF-LC Concept all the way back in 2012, where it was introduced as the replacement for the rather unloved Lexus SC. With both the LC 500 coupe and convertible ending production on August 2026, we saw fit to look back on some of the most important statistics and figures that the LC brought to the table. So, join us as we look at the Lexus LC 500 and 500h 0–60 times, its engine options, horsepower outputs, and other interesting facts and numbers about the timeless GT car.This article is based on the most recent Lexus LC to be sold, that being the 2026 model. All information is based on manufacturer claims and is correct at the time of writing. 5.0 Liters: The Displacement Of The LC 500 Lexus The Lexus LC was launched with two different powertrains. There was an LC 500h, with a 3.5-liter V6 hybrid, which we will get to later, and the 5.0-liter naturally aspirated 2UR-GSE V8. It is the same engine that came in the RC F and GS F sports sedans, and is still just about available in the IS500, which Lexus is also planning on killing off soon. It is a true wonder in the modern era of cars, as big, naturally aspirated V8s have become all but phased out, especially in performance and luxury vehicles, due to the technical advantages of forced induction. But there is one thing you can't list on the Lexus LC 500 engine specs, and that is the feel of it, and the experience it provides. The LC500 has been praised for its smoothness and sound, something very hard to replicate in a turbocharged car. 500: The LC's GT Class Lexus Replacing the RC F GT500, the LC GT500 competed in the Super GT racing league from 2017 to 2019, eventually being replaced by the sportier Toyota GR Supra. It debuted at the 2017 Okayama GT 300km and went on to have a surprisingly successful racing career for a car that started life as a luxury GT, achieving 14 race wins of the 24 overall entered races. Surprisingly, the hybrid LC 500h was run by a private team in 2023 in the same race league as the LC500h GT300. 3.7 Miles: The LC Hybrid's Electric Range LexusWhile the LC500 with the big ol' V8 was the ultimate model to have, Lexus did offer the hybrid Lexus LC 500h for most of the car's life. It used a 3.5-liter 8GR-FXS V6 and two electric motors for a combined power output of 354 hp and 369 lb-ft. It was only slightly more efficient than its V8 counterpart, but did offer the ability to cruise in complete electric silence for just under four miles. The thinking behind the hybrid LC was sound. If you were going to build a luxury-focused cruiser, with little emphasis on sporting prowess, then a hybrid sounded like the perfect powertrain. Toyota didn't consider that the NA V8 would become the party piece of the LC, with new buyers heavily favoring the LC 500 engine, and the used market valuing the hybrids as lesser models. 471: The Horsepower Rating Of The V8 Lexus As previously stated, the 5.0-liter V8 was the engine of choice for most buyers, and although it didn't have all that turbo technology to make it the ultimate speed demon, with its 398 lb-ft and 471 hp, the LC 500 had plenty of muscle, and more than what you got in the hybrid. Most importantly, it was how it delivered the power that made it so good, hitting a redline of 7,300 rpm. Peak horsepower was made at 7,100 rpm, encouraging drivers to hold the gears and let the engine sing. 4.4s: How Long It Takes To Get To 60 MPH Lexus This power allows the LC 500 to reach 60 mph in 4.4 seconds. This isn't the greatest figure in the world, as most rivals around the LC 500 price point are well into the three-second range, but it isn't slow by any stretch of the imagiantion. It will keep going to a top speed of 168 mph, which also isn't groundbreaking, but this laid-back cruiser is made for more than just the quarter-mile drag. Its predecessor, the Lexus SC, was also not the most powerful or fastest vehicle, especially by its end, and the whole Lexus brand has never been one for on-paper power figures. One thing is for sure, the engine will last a lot longer than we will, as it's under-stressed and free from complicated turbo technology. No hot V turbos here! 4,530: The LC's Max Weight Ian Wright/CarBuzz/ValnetEngine outputs aren't the only thing that matters when you look at LC500 specs, though. When you throw all this leather, size, technology, and the chassis architecture to take a hybrid powertrain into one vehicle, it's going to be heavy. The LC comes in at 4,530 lbs in its heaviest trim, another detractor from any notion of pint-point handling or record-setting track times. Most big two-door GT cars are like this, but some do a better job at hiding it than the LC. However, the soft suspension and lazier steering that make the weight noticeable also allow for a more relaxed driving experience. $102,500: The Starting MSRP Lexus The LC costs a pretty penny, being one of the most expensive models Lexus currently make, falling just behind the LX 700h. While yes, it is a lot of money, with an LC 500 convertible Inspiration Series reaching over the $120,000 mark, you are paying a fraction of what you would have paid for the previous modern, gorgeous Lexus coupe, the LFA. And, if you go for a coupe, it's still around $30,000 cheaper than a base model 911 Carrera. That doesn't sound like a bad deal for something that is rarer, looks this striking, and has a bellowing nat-asp V8 up front. 14,000: How Many Units Have Been Sold Lexus The LC has not been the sales success that Lexus may have wanted. From its launch to last year, the LC has only sold a few thousand units a year, with the uptake on the hybrid variant being a small percentage of that. This was not the halo car plan that Toyota had in mind for the model, with dreams of an Audi R8 4.2 or Porsche 911 type of success all but in the bin by now. However, it does make the LC a rare car as a result, and we can see a future where these become desirable collectors' cars, being one of the last naturally aspirated V8s in a time of electrification and engine downsizing. Four Speeds: The Number Of Gears In The LC 500h Lexus How does the hybrid LC 500h only have four gears, yet imitate the gear pattern of the 10-speed in the regular LC 500? The LC 500h uses a clever gear box that has a four-speed transmission hooked up to the back of a CVT. The four-speed gives four separate shifts and gear ratios, and the CVT limits and disperses the torque of the electric motors to give the impression of another three gear shifts, attempting to mimic the conventional gearbox of the regular LC. It is a monstrously complicated system, and in the end, does little to save the LC 500h from its very slow sales.Source: Lexus, Toyota, Porsche