Lexus LC 500: Price, Specs and Convertible
By CarWhere Research · Updated
The 2026 Lexus LC 500 is a front-engine, rear-drive grand touring coupe and convertible powered by a naturally aspirated 5.0L V8 making 471 hp and 398 lb-ft through a 10-speed automatic. MSRP is $100,250 for the coupe and $107,750 for the Convertible before a $1,550 delivery fee. The LC 500h hybrid ended after 2025.
- Type
- Two-door 2+2 luxury grand touring coupe and soft-top convertible
- Price (MSRP)
- $100,250–$107,750 (2026 MY) · MSRP excl. $1,550 delivery, processing and handling (Lexus lists $101,800 coupe / $109,300 Convertible including DPH)[1][2]
- Powertrains
- LC 500 Coupe, LC 500 Convertible · 471 hp
- Current generation
- First generation (LC 500, LC 500h, LC 500 Convertible), 2018–present
2026 Lexus LC price and trims
Lexus's 2026 LC releases list the LC 500 coupe and LC 500 Convertible, both built at the Motomachi plant in Toyota City, Japan. Both offer the Bespoke Build program and a limited Inspiration Series (200 coupes in Smoke Matte Gray and 350 convertibles in Wind for North America).[9][10]
| Trim | MSRP (2026) | Powertrain |
|---|---|---|
| LC 500 | $100,250excl. $1,550 DPH (2026 MY); $101,800 with DPH | 5.0L V8 (471 hp, 398 lb-ft), RWD, 10-speed automatic[9] |
| LC 500 Convertible | $107,750excl. $1,550 DPH (2026 MY); $109,300 with DPH | 5.0L V8 (471 hp, 398 lb-ft), RWD, 10-speed automatic[10] |
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Lexus LC engines, horsepower and mpg
Lexus quotes 0–60 mph in 4.4 seconds for the coupe. The V8 peaks at 471 hp at 7,100 rpm and 398 lb-ft at 4,800 rpm. Both body styles are built at the Motomachi plant in Toyota City, Japan.
| Version | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Transmission | Drive | EPA mpg (city/hwy/comb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LC 500 CoupeLC 500, Inspiration Series | 5.0L naturally aspirated V8[1] | 471 | 398 | 10-speed Direct-Shift automatic | RWD | 16/24/182026 MY[3] |
| LC 500 ConvertibleLC 500 Convertible, Inspiration Series | 5.0L naturally aspirated V8[2] | 471 | 398 | 10-speed Direct-Shift automatic | RWD | 15/25/182026 MY[4] |
Output is as rated by Lexus; fuel economy is the EPA estimate. "—" means no official figure was found.
LC 500 vs LC 500h vs LC 500 Convertible
The three LC variants, using each one's latest model year.[1][2][6][3][4][8]
| LC 500 (2026) | LC 500 Convertible (2026) | LC 500h (2025) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 5.0L V8 | 5.0L V8 | 3.5L V6 Multistage Hybrid |
| Output | 471 hp / 398 lb-ft | 471 hp / 398 lb-ft | 354 hp (system) |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | Multistage hybrid (CVT + 4-speed) |
| EPA combined | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 29 mpg |
| MSRP before DPH | $100,250 | $107,750 | $99,250 (2025) |
- The hybrid gave up 117 hp for 11 more mpg combined, and it was no longer offered for 2026.
- The Convertible costs $7,500 more than the coupe.
What's new for the 2026 LC
For 2026 Lexus offers the LC as the LC 500 coupe and the LC 500 Convertible, both with the 5.0L V8. The coupe's Inspiration Series pairs Smoke Matte Gray paint with a white and black interior and carbon-fiber trim, and is limited to 200 units for North America. The Convertible Inspiration Series pairs Wind paint with Saddle Tan and White semi-aniline leather and is limited to 350 units.[1][2]
Lexus LC 500h (2018–2025)
The LC 500h was the first Lexus Multistage Hybrid. It pairs a 3.5L V6 and two electric motors with a four-speed automatic stage that multiplies drive force, for 354 hp combined, and stores energy in a compact lithium-ion battery. EPA rated the 2025 LC 500h at 26 city, 33 highway and 29 combined mpg.
EPA lists the LC 500h through the 2025 model year. Lexus's 2026 LC lineup consists only of the V8 coupe and Convertible.[6][8][7][1]
LC 500 Convertible
The LC 500 Convertible shares the coupe's V8. Its soft top opens in about 15 seconds and closes in about 16, and it works at speeds up to 31 mph. A standard polycarbonate wind deflector limits buffeting at low speeds. Lexus pipes intake sound into the cabin through a diaphragm and sound pipe, much as it did on the LFA.[2]
Lexus LC generations by year
| Generation | US model years | Engines | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| First generation (LC 500, LC 500h, LC 500 Convertible) | 2018–present | 5.0L V8 (471 hp, 398 lb-ft); 3.5L V6 Multistage Hybrid LC 500h (354 hp system, 2018–2025) | The LC 500 debuted at the 2016 Detroit auto show and the LC 500h at Geneva the same year. The soft-top Convertible premiered at the 2019 LA Auto Show and went on sale for 2021.[5][6][1][2][7][8] |
Lexus LC problems and recalls
The Lexus LC has a short recall list. The 2018 LC 500’s V8 had a high-pressure fuel pump cover recall (18V107), 2018–2020 LC 500 and LC 500h were covered by low-pressure fuel pump recalls 20V012 and 20V682, the 2019 LC 500 by brake booster recall 19V544 and 2024 cars by camera recall 24V124.
| Issue | Generation | Years | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-pressure fuel pump cover can crack and leak (recall 18V107)[11] | Z100 (2018–2026) | 2018 | Recall 18V107 |
| Low-pressure fuel pump can fail (recalls 20V012, 20V682)[12][13] | Z100 (2018–2026) | 2018–2020 | Recall 20V682 |
| Brake booster pump can fail (recall 19V544)[14] | Z100 (2018–2026) | 2019 | Recall 19V544 |
| Rearview camera image may be delayed (recall 24V124)[15] | Z100 (2018–2026) | 2024 | Recall 24V124 |
All 4 documented LC issues and 4 recalls, with symptoms and pre-purchase checks →
What LC buyers actually paid
MSRP is the starting point, not the transaction price. These CarWhere pages show real buyer-reported prices, dealer invoice estimates and current asking prices for the Lexus LC.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a 2026 Lexus LC 500?
The 2026 LC 500 coupe is $100,250 and the LC 500 Convertible is $107,750, before a $1,550 delivery, processing and handling fee. Including that fee, they are $101,800 and $109,300.
How much horsepower does the Lexus LC 500 have?
The LC 500's naturally aspirated 5.0L V8 produces 471 hp at 7,100 rpm and 398 lb-ft at 4,800 rpm through a 10-speed automatic. Lexus quotes 0–60 mph in 4.4 seconds for the coupe.
Is the Lexus LC 500h discontinued?
EPA lists the LC 500h hybrid through the 2025 model year, and Lexus's 2026 LC lineup has only the V8 coupe and Convertible. The LC 500h produced 354 hp combined.
What gas mileage does the LC 500 get?
EPA rates the 2026 LC 500 coupe at 16 city, 24 highway and 18 combined mpg. The Convertible is rated 15/25/18 mpg.
When did the Lexus LC come out?
The LC 500 was revealed at the 2016 Detroit auto show and went on sale for the 2018 model year. The Convertible followed for 2021.
Where is the Lexus LC built?
Lexus builds the LC 500 and LC 500 Convertible at the Motomachi plant in Toyota City, Japan.
Sources
Prices and output are as published by Lexus for the model year shown; fuel economy is from the EPA. Equipment changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.
- Tangible Elegance: The 2026 Lexus LC 500 — Lexus USA Newsroom
- Open-Air Opulence: The 2026 Lexus LC 500 Convertible — Lexus USA Newsroom
- EPA fuel economy: 2026 Lexus LC 500 — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
- EPA fuel economy: 2026 Lexus LC 500 Convertible — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
- The History of Lexus — Lexus USA Newsroom
- Bolstering Excellence: 2025 Lexus LC 500 / 500h — Lexus USA Newsroom
- EPA fuel economy: 2025 Lexus LC 500h — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
- Tangible Elegance: The 2026 Lexus LC 500 (Jul 18, 2025) — Lexus USA Newsroom (pressroom.lexus.com)
- Open-Air Opulence: The 2026 Lexus LC 500 Convertible (Jul 18, 2025) — Lexus USA Newsroom (pressroom.lexus.com)
- NHTSA recall 18V107: High Pressure Fuel Pump May Crack and Leak Fuel — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
- NHTSA recall 20V682: Fuel Pump May Fail — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
- NHTSA recall 20V012: Fuel Pump May Fail — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
- NHTSA recall 19V544: Loss of Stability Control, Brake Assist/FMVSS 126 — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
- NHTSA recall 24V124: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
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