If there's something we can't accuse the Lexus LC 500 it is the lack of “stage presence”. Combining a sinuous coupé body with a styling that seems to come straight out of a concept car makes it one of the most visually arresting cars on sale today.
But for preparers like Liberty Walk, well known for its lack of… discretion, breathtaking is not enough, it has to… devastate.
Just look at your “widebody kit” applied to this matte black Lexus LC 500 (a “wrap”) owned by Instagram account owner jaycraaay. Doing justice to the exuberant image of the Liberty Walk preparations, this LC 500 gained attitude, becoming much more aggressive.
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As the name of the kit indicates (“wide body”, or wide bodywork) we can see undisguised extensions of the mudguards that considerably increase the width of the Japanese coupé. To fill them, we also have specific wheels and the suspension kit that is also unique — as a general rule, Liberty Walk uses pneumatic suspensions — which “glues” the Lexus LC 500 to the asphalt.
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Complementing the mudguards are new side skirts, a new front splitter and also a new rear diffuser. Finally, there is a (also) not-so-discreet rear wing.
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We don't know the extent of the changes to this Lexus LC 500, but even if nothing has changed in terms of mechanics, underneath the long bonnet is a (rare) naturally aspirated V8. With 5.0 l of capacity, the V8 produces 477 hp at 7100 rpm , and in this world where all engines seem to be supercharged, this exception makes the LC 500 a more exotic machine than some true exotics.
Here in Portugal, the Lexus LC 500 is as rare or rarer as any other super sports car, even when it comes to the LC 500h, the hybrid and more affordable version of this GT. The latter has already passed through the garage of Razão Automóvel. Remember that moment:
We pass the word on to you. Does this Liberty Walk kit do more than improve the Lexus LC 500's appearance? Leave your opinion in the comments box.
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