First Drive: 2026 Lexus LC 500
The Lexus LC 500 has never followed the traditional sports-car formula. It is large, relatively heavy and considerably more focused on comfort than setting lap records. Instead, Lexus created a grand tourer that combines concept-car styling, a beautifully constructed cabin and one of the most characterful naturally aspirated V8 engines still available.
That formula has changed remarkably little since the LC first appeared, but the passing years have arguably made the car more desirable. At a time when turbocharging, hybrid assistance and electric power are becoming standard across the luxury segment, the LC 500’s high-revving 5.0-litre V8 now feels genuinely special.
