2023 Lexus LC 500 Base

The LC is Lexus's flagship grand tourer, a low-slung coupe or convertible built to eat up highway miles in style. It's a grand tourer first, so it glides down the road with a calm, unhurried confidence rather than chasing lap times. The cabin wraps you in rich leather and Alcantara, with a driver-focused layout that feels special every time you get in. Trunk space is tight and rear seats are snug, but that's the trade for a body this sculpted and low. The base LC 500 gives up the Performance trim's sharper suspension tuning and Torsen limited-slip rear differential, but you keep the same V8 and a slightly softer ride for daily driving. Its 5.0L V8 makes 471 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque, routed through a ten-speed automatic that fires off quick shifts when you're pushing hard and goes smooth and quiet when you're cruising. The convertible's power-folding soft top operates at speeds up to 31 mph, so you can drop it without planning ahead.