Lexus LC500 Says Goodbye With Pinnacle Edition Coupe And Convertible

by AutoExpert   |  24 July, 2025

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It’s hard to believe the Lexus LC has been around in production since 2016—longer if you count its concept debut in 2012. But now, as its sunset draws near, Lexus is giving its flagship coupe and convertible a classy sendoff in Japan with the launch of the LC500 Pinnacle Edition.

This new version doesn’t scream for attention, but it might just be the last and most refined iteration of the LC we’ll ever see. Lexus describes it as the “summit” of the lineup, which feels like a not-so-subtle hint that this could be the end of the road for the current-gen LC.

Lexus LC500

From the outside, the Pinnacle Edition takes a few cues from the U.S.-market Inspiration Series, adding aggressive touches like front canards, black trim, and a fixed carbon-fiber rear wing. That wing actually debuted on the LC Aviation edition a few years back, but now it's available on both coupe and convertible variants.

The coupe wears a unique Oborogin matte-finish paint job, while the convertible comes dressed in Neutrino Gray with a soft top in Brown Silver. Both ride on sleek 21-inch forged alloy wheels finished in black sputtering for a subtle yet upscale look.

Lexus LC500

Inside, the coupe keeps things clean with a black and white color combo, while the convertible leans into a warmer, more luxurious vibe with a mix of saddle tan and white. You'll also find embroidered dash details, carbon-fiber scuff plates, and a special “LC Limited Edition” plaque on the center console to remind you you're in something rare.

Powering both versions is the same glorious 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 we know and love, pushing out 471 horsepower and 540 Nm of torque. It’s paired with a 10-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive, with a specially tuned limited-slip diff to tighten up the handling. The coupe also benefits from a new aluminum rear suspension member for added rigidity and grip, while the suspension tuning is slightly softer in the convertible for a more relaxed ride.

Lexus LC500

Only 100 units of the Pinnacle Edition will be built (50 coupes and 50 convertibles), and all will be sold exclusively in Japan. Half of those will be available via a lottery, with entries accepted from July 24 to August 7. The price is a cool ¥17,800,000 (about $121,500).

Beyond the Pinnacle, the standard LC lineup in Japan is also getting a small update. There’s nothing major in terms of design changes, but all trims now feature a new door sticker that's supposed to improve the sense of structural rigidity—leave it to Lexus to care about details that specific.

Lexus LC500

Buyers in Japan can still choose between the hybrid LC500h (with a 3.5-liter V6) and the V8-powered LC500. The hybrid may be gone from the U.S. lineup as of 2026, but it lives on in its home market.

The updated LC models go on sale in Japan starting August 4, with prices ranging from about $96,000 to just over $105,000, depending on the trim and powertrain.

Lexus LC500

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