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We"ve already brought you all the details on Lexus" good-lookin" LC500, and attempted to explain the fiendishly complicated new Multi Stage Hybrid system, but what"s the reasoning behind such a ballsy move? We tracked down its chief engineer for a chat.TG: Let"s be clear, we"re not looking at a replacement for the LFA here, are we?Koji Sato: "We"ve already proved we can build a super car like this. This LC is designed to connect more with people"s lifestyle. We want to engage more deeply with their daily life. Sure, you could drive the LFA everyday if you wanted to, but the LC is more about being fun to drive and for long drives, kind of cruising drives."TG: Which do you prefer, the LC500 or the LC500h hybrid?KS: "It"s difficult for me to answer, I think these two are a very different flavour. The gas model has a 5.0-litre V8 engine with 467hp, which gives you a lot of torque, and also combined with the 10-speed gearbox, gives you a sharper shift it"s kind of a magic formula for the sports car. But on the other hand, the hybrid gives you a sharper throttle response thanks to the electric motor, while the new multi-stage hybrid controls the engine torque and motor torque together through the transmission, which gives it a much more natural acceleration feel. It connects with the driver more than you"d expect"
Date written: 24 Jul 2016
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 4387
We"ve already brought you all the details on Lexus" good-lookin" LC500, and attempted to explain the fiendishly complicated new Multi Stage Hybrid system, but what"s the reasoning behind such a ballsy move? We tracked down its chief engineer for a chat.TG: Let"s be clear, we"re not looking at a replacement for the LFA here, are we?Koji Sato: "We"ve already proved we can build a super car like this. This LC is designed to connect more with people"s lifestyle. We want to engage more deeply with their daily life. Sure, you could drive the LFA everyday if you wanted to, but the LC is more about being fun to drive and for long drives, kind of cruising drives."TG: Which do you prefer, the LC500 or the LC500h hybrid?KS: "It"s difficult for me to answer, I think these two are a very different flavour. The gas model has a 5.0-litre V8 engine with 467hp, which gives you a lot of torque, and also combined with the 10-speed gearbox, gives you a sharper shift it"s kind of a magic formula for the sports car. But on the other hand, the hybrid gives you a sharper throttle response thanks to the electric motor, while the new multi-stage hybrid controls the engine torque and motor torque together through the transmission, which gives it a much more natural acceleration feel. It connects with the driver more than you"d expect"
Date written: 24 Jul 2016
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 4387
