• The Lexus LC Convertible Concept (European premiere) – assets here
• The Lexus RC F Track Edition (European premiere) – assets here

• The digital press conference can also be viewed digitally from March 5^th on https://newsroom.lexus.eu/geneva2019/

Texts and images for the models Lexus is presenting at the Geneva Motor Show are now available to view and download on the Lexus European media website.

The key models on display are:

• The Lexus LC Convertible Concept (European premiere) – assets here
• The Lexus RC F Track Edition (European premiere) – assets here

Lexus caused a sensation with the debut of the LC coupe at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit three years ago, a car that was a testament to the brand’s new sense of creative ambition. Since then, its design team has been exploring how the brand can evolve, leading to the creation of the new Lexus LC Convertible Concept, a powerful and dramatic rendition of an open-top roadster that makes its first European appearance at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show on 5 March.

The design goal for the concept, a skilful development of the LC coupe’s award-winning styling, was ‘ultimate beauty’. From the rake of the windscreen to the smooth contours of the rear deck lid that houses the retractable top, every line was drawn to evoke an emotional response. The result is an aspirational, halo vehicle for the entire Lexus brand.

“This concept takes the unmistakeable design of the LC coupe and reimagines it as a future convertible,” said Tadao Mori, Chief Designer of the LC Convertible Concept. “It blends all the best aspects of the original coupe with the dynamic design of an open-air convertible.”

Long, low and lean, the LC Convertible Concept retains the LC coupe’s athletic proportions. The shape evolved naturally from the original LC design, yet it has its own, distinct identity. It combines Japanese aesthetics with the promise of the kind of driving experience that only a convertible can provide. More than just a grand tourer, the concept has a performance pedigree, its potential expressed in its short overhangs, 22-inch wheels and wide stance.

Beyond the visual appeal of the sheet metal, the cabin is an attractive space for driver and passengers alike. The tailored seats are upholstered in crisp white leather with yellow accents providing a splash of colour without disrupting the subtle elegance of the overall design.

The Lexus LC Convertible Concept measures 4,770mm long, 1,920mm wide and 1,340mm high, and has a 2,870mm wheelbase.

Lexus will present the European premiere of two new models at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. One that represents its exciting future design thinking and the other - its growing track record in international motorsport.

The new Lexus LC Convertible Concept is a powerful expression of Lexus’ creative ambition, a vision of how an open-top version of the award-winning LC flagship coupe might look. Unveiled to wide acclaim at the North American International Auto Show in January, this concept model suggests an exciting new dimension of the LC, amplifying the brave design that has made the coupe a halo model for the Lexus brand.

The RC F Track Edition takes the dynamic performance of Lexus’ coupe to a higher level, with upgrades that have been developed with input from teams racing with Lexus in international GT competitions. This includes the IMSA series in North America, European Blancpain series and Japan’s Super GT championship. True to the performance ethos of Lexus’ F-series vehicles, the RC F Track Edition benefits from new carbon fibre elements that both save weight and improve aerodynamic performance and downforce. Powered by Lexus’ normally aspirated V8 engine, the RC F Track Edition also features ceramic brake discs, titanium tailpipes and a red leather interior that gives added visual emphasis to its performance character.

The Lexus booth is located in Hall 4, stand 4211. The digital press conference presentation will be available on-demand at any time during the show’s press days (5 and 6 March). Media representatives can call at the Lexus booth at a time that suits them and discover the Lexus brand and product messages on an individual screen.