A luxury SUV may get you up a dune in style. A sleek sedan may look sophisticated when you pull up at the front of a five-star hotel. But if we’re honest, nothing gets the blood pumping quite like an empty, twisting road and a powerful sports car.
Lexus sports cars don’t just deliver exceptional performance and complete reliability, they also look good while they’re effortlessly taking on those swooping mountain curves. If you’re looking for a car that speaks to your heart as well as your head, here are our five favourite new and pre-owned sports car models from Lexus.
The Lexus IS 350 F Sport is a joy to behold. With the 3.5Ltr V6 engine purring underneath that sleek, aggressive bonnet, this is a car that looks fast even when it’s standing still. The aerodynamic shape of the body combined with a lower-slung and stiffened chassis makes this car’s handling outperform almost every other in its class.
Producing 312hp that is delivered via an 8-speed sport direct shift transmission, it’s a car that sets your pulse racing and makes the hairs on the back of your arms stand up. There are no extra driving modes on the IS 350 F Sport, just a single mode that allows you to reconnect with the driving experience in a far more authentic and raw way, while never compromising on comfort or performance.
The Lexus RC is a bold, vibrant little sports car with plenty of spirit and character. The responsive 3.5Ltr V6 has been tuned to deliver exceptional performance and punches out an impressive 311hp. The rigid platform takes handling to the next level, delivering crisp, sharp and responsive feedback through curves, without ever feeling jittery or close to the edge. This two-seater is made for weekend trips to your mountain chalet, where the journey is just as important as the destination.
The Lexus RC F has the same DNA as the RC, but features a host of exclusive additions to give this feisty sports car even more personality. Exclusive trims make the interior far bolder and more distinctive than the standard black and chrome layout, with a variety of sumptuous leather specifications with contrast stitching. The exterior also gets a little makeover, including a very distinctive front bumper to complement that instantly-recognisable spindle grille, unique badging, and signature upper grille inserts.
The Lexus LC is, quite simply, poetry on wheels. This luxury flagship coupe is infinitely desirable, acutely aspirational and heart-stoppingly beautiful. The fluidity of the lines is offset by a low profile and aggressive road presence, with scooped air intakes on either side of the spindle grille. A 5.0Ltr naturally-aspirated V8 engine generates incredible power, transmitted through a 10-speed direct shift transmission that is capable of changing gears in just 0.12 seconds. With features such as a rear diffuser to manage the airflow, stiffer, lower chassis and a wider road stance, the LC is a true driver’s car in every detail.
Is there anything better than a Lexus LC? How about a Lexus LC Convertible? In the UAE, we are blessed with not just some of the best roads in the region, but glorious weather too. This is the perfect place for a convertible to come into its own, and the Lexus LC Convertible is the ultimate combination of sheer power, sophistication and elegance. It also gives you an enhanced appreciation of that thundering V8 engine when the top is down. With a 0-100km/h time of five seconds dead, the common misconception that a convertible option will always be slower than its hardtop cousin is definitively and conclusively put to rest – it’s simply not true. This is a car you can imagine pulling up at a luxury casino or spa after an exhilarating drive where every corner gives you yet another reason to soak up that roaring V8 engine, and another reason to smile.
Which one of these gloriously elegant, refined and beautifully engineered sports coupes speaks to your heart? Find out by booking a test drive at Al-Futtaim Lexus today.