Barrett-Jackson 2020

First 2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible sold for $2 million

Eileen Falkenberg-Hull
Jan 18, 2020, 6:35 am

All the proceeds from the sale of the model benefit charity.

Photo courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

The first production model fo the 2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible has been auctioned off for charity at the annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction. One-hundred percent of the hammer price benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Bob Woodruff Foundation.

Lot #3003 featured the 2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible Inspiration Series VIN 001. There will only be 100 Inspiration Series models sold. The Series features design attributes not found in any other LC.

2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible A buyer purchased the unique lot at auction for $2 million.Photo courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

The lot winner receives the first model in the Inspiration Series. It will carry VIN 100001. It has exclusive features not found on any other Inspiration Series, including one-off color accents such as Liquid Platinum-colored headlamp garnishes, side intake garnishes, side mirror bottoms and taillamp garnishes. It also comes equipped with Liquid Graphite-colored forged alloy 21-inch wheels with gloss black accents, blue brake calipers the that match the Structural Blue paint job, and a carbon-fiber scruff plate that is imprinted with "LC Inspiration Series Launch Exclusive 1 of 1."

The winner also gets a custom Zero Halliburton luggage set, autographed memorabilia, an exclusive Lexus experience and more. Delivery of the vehicle is expected in July 2020.

Lexus introduced the LC 500 Convertible at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show. The model is more than just a LC 500 with the roof chopped off. It has unique features and attributes that help it achieve a sleek and nearly seamless design.

Each LC 500 Convertible has a 5.0-liter V8 engine under the hood that is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and achieves 471 horsepower and 398 pound-feet of torque.

For more information on the LC 500 Convertible, click here.

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Limited Edition

2021 Lexus ​LC 500 Inspiration Series adds carbon fiber, gets performance enhancements

The 2021 Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series turns the car into a stealthy black coupe.

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The new, 2021 Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series gets blacked out features, carbon fiber accents, and performance enhancements. The luxury arm of Toyota will make just 100 of the models, which is expected to be priced at $119,800 before taxes and fees.

The new car is the result of a partnership between air race pilot Yoshihide Muroya and Lexus engineers, some of whom have worked on the LC and LFCA. The engineers worked on Muroya's plane using what they'd learned in LC 500 development to achieve aerodynamic efficiencies. These changes helped set Muroya off on his path that would eventually lead to him winning the 2017 Red Bull Air Race World Championships.

2021 Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series

2021 Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series

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The 2021 Inspiration Series car has a combination of features not found on any other LC package. The limited-edition vehicle is offered in one exterior color, Obsidian, and wears 21-inch black forged-alloy wheels. Pulling in inspiration from the the aircraft, the team designed a carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) spoiler that follows along the trailing edge arc of the trunk of the LC and features two downtrend winglets on either end.

Each model continues to get its power from a naturally aspirated, 471-horsepower 5.0 V8 engine that makes 398 pound-feet of torque. The engine is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission that drivers can shift using magnesium paddles on the car's wheel. All that power moves the car from zero to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds.

Lexus has equipped the model with a standard Torsen limited slip differential and Yamaha rear performance rod with damper, an available option on other LC models.

The car's cabin is blacked out as well with black Alcantara-trimmed sport seats complete with Saddle Tan accents and seat belts. The steering wheel and shift lever are also accented in black Alcantara trim. A carbon-fiber scuff plate features at the the door while a serialized badge on the center console identifies the uniqueness of the model.

A 13-speaker Mark Levinson Reference Surround Sound Audio system is standard, as is a head-up display, and SmartAccess Card Key (similar to what Tesla offers).

The 2021 Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series is on sale now.

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New documentary offers an insider's look at the making of the the 8th-generation Corvette

The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray coupe and convertible are profiled in a new documentary.

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Chevrolet has released a two-part documentary series sharing the story behind the making of the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette. The 2020 Corvette is the first model year of the vehicle's eighth generation and the first to offer a mid-engine setup.

The first part of "Revolution: The Mid-Engine Corvette Development Story" showcases the design story of the 'Vette via unique footage and in-depth interviews. Designers talk about the evolution of the Corvette including how its design was dictated by the function of the car and informed by the heritage of the Corvette line, which stretches back to the 1950s.

2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

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Additionally, designers dig into the impact of the annual 24 Hours of Le Mans has had on the model line, and how on-the-track performance impacts the vehicle designed for the average customer.

The 2020 Corvette was designed as new from the ground up with the mid-engine format dictating much of what went where. It was in 2011 that the company brought back the idea for a mid-engine 'Vette and development ticked along through the vehicle's debut day in 2019. Engineering work on more performance-focused versions of the Corvette is ongoing.

As part of the process, Chevrolet developed several scale clay models. General Motors recycles its clay as part of its sustainability initiatives.

The documentary also features a look into the design of the interior of the car. The driver-focused design features unique attributes including a raised button bar that separates the driver from the passenger of the coupe.

Chevrolet closes the first part of the documentary showing a behind-the-scenes look at the debut of the car, which took place in Orange County, California.

The second episode of the series features the engineering story.

The two parts equal about 20 minutes of storytelling. Chevy released the first part of the documentary on December 22. The second installment was revealed today on the company's YouTube page. Watch both parts below.

Revolution: The Mid-Engine Corvette Development Story – Part 1: Design | Chevrolet www.youtube.com

Revolution: The Mid-Engine Corvette Development Story – Part 2: Engineering | Chevrolet www.youtube.com

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