Lexus has made what was once a pie-in-the-sky concept car a reality. The 2018 LC 500 is the brand’s new coupe, and it reminds drivers of why Lexus is renowned among fans of automotive luxury. From its bold, roaring engine to its expertly-crafted interior to its cutting-edge tech, the 2018 LC 500 is the type of vehicle that doesn’t come around very often—and when it does, it’s worth experiencing.

Here at 3Birds Template, we're highlighting five of our favorite things about the LC 500.

1. The 10-speed automatic transmission

While most vehicles you encounter have six or eight gears within the automatic transmission, the Lexus LC 500 sports ten. And that’s what makes it worth discovering—the LC 500 breaks with convention and shows drivers another way (a better one). Magnesium paddle shifters help you run up and down the available ten gears, and while you’ll mostly drive in the middle gears, it’s nice to have options.

2. V8 Engine

The LC 500 is powered by Lexus’ most powerful V8 yet. The 5.0-liter V8 engine clocks a 4.4-second 0-to-60 time and produces 471 horsepower and 400 lb-ft. of torque. It offers a truly visceral driving experience.  

3. Enform App Suite 2.0

The complimentary Lexus Enform App Suite 2.0 offers access to all of your favorite mobile applications through the vehicle’s 10.3-inch infotainment display. After downloading the app on your smartphone, you’ll be able to search local listings, listen to music, and check fuel and stock prices—all from the comfort of your car. And with advanced voice recognition, accessing the app suite has never been easier (and safer).

4. High-Definition Audio

The 12-speaker Lexus Premium Sound System offers an immersive surround-sound experience that rivals Carnegie Hall. With speakers placed throughout the cabin and a subwoofer in the rear, this premium audio system is audiophile-approved.

5. Innovative Infotainment

From the looks of it, Lexus took a cue from Apple when designing the car’s multimedia, climate control, and navigation controls. A next-generation Remote TouchPad mimics smartphone gestures—pulsation feedback, pinch, swipe, and flick—allowing drivers to access menus quickly and intuitively.

So, as Lexus boasts, the LC 500 is more than a car. The moment you take a seat in this former concept vehicle, you’ll understand exactly what that means.

To find out more about the 2018 Lexus LC 500, or to discover the other vehicles in Lexus’ lineup, call, contact us online, or visit us at 505 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill, NC 27516 today. 

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