For 2024, the Inspiration Series returns, as usual, with a new exclusive color combination. Available on both the LC500 coupe and convertible, it's called Polar Surge Satin, which the company describes as a matte white. It's paired with an elegant Deep Blue interior that's called Katsuiro in Japan, inspired by traditional indigo dyeing techniques.
If the combination sounds familiar, it's because the package is essentially a North American version of the Lexus LC500 Edge, which debuted in Japan in June. However, while Japan will only get 60 examples with buyers chosen by lottery, Lexus will build 125 for the North American market.
In Japan it's called the Edge because of additional canards molded into the front bumper fascia that you don't get on the regular LC. Lexus says they create air swirls to control airflow along the sides of the body to reduce lift.
2024 Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series
More interesting is how they're made. Lexus takes finished fascias off the assembly line and puts them through a resin molding process that alters the existing shape. According to Lexus Japan, it's a "world first" for production cars.
The LC500 Inspiration also gets a carbon fiber rear wing that we've seen on previous Inspiration series, but only on the coupe. The coupe also gets a carbon fiber roof as standard, while the convertible gets an exclusive blue top to match the interior.
In addition, the fixed-head Inspiration benefits from the convertible's front and rear underbody bracing, Yamaha rear performance dampers and Torsen limited-slip differential. Some of these items are only available with the optional Sport or Dynamic Handling packages, which add $5,010 and $9,750, respectively, to the base price. It also rolls on matte black wheels in a simple but sporty 5-spoke design.
The 13-speaker, 915-watt Mark Levinson surround-sound system, which normally requires a $2,540 minimum purchase on the Touring package, comes with every Inspiration. Perhaps best of all, the 2024 Inspirations also get Lexus' new and improved 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen.
There are no performance upgrades, but the 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 should be more than enough, with 471 horsepower and 398 lb-ft (540 Nm) of torque.
The 2024 Lexus LC500 Inspiration Series will retail at $116,700 for the coupe, $121,900 for the droptop. Both prices include a $1,350 destination charge. Expect to see them in showrooms in early fall of 2023.
Source: Lexus
