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Lexus LC Coupe 500h 3.5 Sport 2dr Auto

Doors	2
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	3456
Trim	Sport
Price	£97,760
Battery Capacity	1.11
Engine Power - BHP	359
Acceleration	5
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	34.8
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	184
Length	4770 mm
Width	1920 mm
Height	1345 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	172 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1980 kg

Driver Convenience

4 x front and 4 x rear parking sensors
6 driving modes Eco/Normal/Comfort/Custom/Sport S/Sport S+
Adaptive cruise control + pre-crash system
Adaptive instrument meter
Analogue clock with L motif
Apple car play/Android Auto
Blind spot monitoring with rear cross traffic alert
Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity
E-call
Electric boot lid release
Electric fuel cap release
Electric power steering
EV mode
Lane keep assist
Lexus Optitron dashboard meters
Lexus premium nav with 12 speakers, European map, remote touch interface, connected service, 10.3" display screen, street view, DVD, reverse camera
Push button starter
Road sign assist - (RSA)
Traffic sign recognition

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Adaptive variable suspension
Front performance rod
Standard differential
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)

Entertainment

2 USB ports
8" TFT multi information display in instrument panel
Aux-in socket
DAB Digital radio
Steering wheel audio controls

Exterior Features

2 tone outside mirror casings
Active rear spoiler
Auto dimming interior rear view mirror
Auto headlights
Automatic rain sensing wipers
Bi-LED headlights with auto high beam and follow me home function
Body colour bumpers
Carbon fibre roof
Door mirror integrated indicators
Front electric windows with auto up and down function
Headlight cleaners
Heat insulating tinted glass
Heated, auto-folding door mirrors, auto dimming with rerverse tilt and memory
Illuminated entry system with LED lights
LED cornering headlights
LED daytime running lights
LED door illumination
LED rear combination lights with emergency brake signal
Multi bulb LED indicators
Pop up hood
Privacy glass in rear quarter and back
Rear boot
Rear fog lights
Roof mounted LED brake light
UV reducing glass
Variable front intermittent wipers
Windshield Deicer

Interior Features

1 cup holder in centre console
12V power outlets
2 Coat hooks in rear of the cabin
2 fixed rear seats
2 individual rear seats
3 spoke heated leather steering wheel with magnesium paddle shifts
8 way driver/passenger electrically adjustable front seats
Alcantara draped inside door panels
Alcantara instrument panel finish
Aluminium foot rest
Aluminium scuff plates
Aluminium sports pedals
Carbon fibre sheet moulding inner door panels and inner boot lid
Driver and passenger 2 way electrical lumbar adjustment
Driver and passenger door pocket
Driver and passenger sun visors with vanity mirror and lamp
Driver seat memory function
Dual zone climate control air conditioning system with auto recirculation, pollen removal mode, nano technology and climate concierge
Electrically adjustable steering column with lock protect
Front and rear aero ducts
Front and rear head restraints
Front centre armrest with storage
Front passenger seat
Heated and ventilated front seats
ISOFIX child restraint system on outer rear seats
Leather gear lever
LED interior illumination with touch sensor map lights
Luggage storage tray under deck board to right side
Self charging hybrid
Sport seats alcantara with leather bolsters upholstery
Textile carpet mats
Tonneau cover

Passive Safety

3 point seat belts with pre tensioners
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Audible and visual front seatbelts reminder
Auto locate tyre pressure warning system
BAS (Brake Assist System)
Driver and front passenger 2 stage airbag
Driver and front passenger knee airbag
Driver and passenger side airbags
Electric parking brake
Electrically controlled brake system (ECB)
Front and rear curtain shield airbags
Hill start assist control with hold switch
Passenger airbag cut-off switch
Sway warning system
Traction control

Security

Anti-theft system with siren, alarm, intrusion sensor, glass breakage sensor, tilt sensor and engine immobiliser
Full stop function
Locking wheel nuts
Remote central locking
Security window etching
Smart entry
Speed sensitive auto door locking
Two motion door lock with double lock

Trim

Instrument panel and door trim illumination

Wheels

21" Forged alloy wheels
Run flat tyres

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh	1.11
Battery Type	Lithium-ion

Emissions - ICE

Noise Level dB(A)	68
NOx	0.007
Particles	0.0001
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	184
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	184
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	184
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	188
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	191
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	188
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	159
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	162
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	159
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	228
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	228
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	220
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	186
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	186
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	179

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	3456
Compression Ratio	13.0:1
Cylinder Layout	V6
Cylinders	6
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	94
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	83
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	10 SPEED
Number of Valves	24
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	34.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	34.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	34.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	34
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	34
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	34.4
WLTP - MPG - High	40.3
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	40.3
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	40.3
WLTP - MPG - Low	27.9
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	27.9
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	27.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium	34.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	34.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	34.4

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	48E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	10000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	5
Engine Power - BHP	359
Engine Power - RPM	6600
Engine Torque - NM	348
Engine Torque - RPM	4900
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	245/40 R21
Tyre Size Rear	275/35 R21
Tyre Size Spare	RUN FLAT TYRES
Wheel Type	21" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1345 mm
Length	4770 mm
Wheelbase	2870 mm
Width	1920 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2168 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	82
Gross Vehicle Weight	2445 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	172 l
Max. Loading Weight	465 kg
Minimum Kerbweight	1980 kg
No. of Seats	4
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.8 m

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