The engineers from Lexus have spent quite some time to build the convertible concept called the LF-C2. Judging by the teaser photo released by the company, the wraps will be taken off only on the day of the official premiere at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Lexus LF-LC
There are quite a few speculations around the new model. Some say that it is an upgraded version of the hybrid-powered Lexus LF-LC, which was revealed at the Detroit Auto Show in 2012. The Blue version fitted with a 500-hp hybrid powertrain came up right after it. An interesting fact was that it paired an Atkinson cycle combustion engine with electric motors and a battery pack.
Lexus LF-LC
Others think the new model to be just a forerunner of the open-top version of the RC coupé and its high-performance counterpart the RC F revealed in autumn 2013 and winter 2014 respectively. This one is more conventional. Under the bonnet sits a 5.0-litre petrol-powered eight-cylinder engine delivering 450 hp and 520 Nm of torque.
There is no certainty in either of these forecasts; however, it seems unlikely that the company was able to build an absolutely new engine powered by the moonlight, like it is suggested in the teaser.
