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Lexus brings all-wheel drive hydrogen fuel cell LF-FC flagship concept to Detroit

Lexus brought the all-wheel drive hydrogen fuel cell LF-FC flagship concept, unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 2015 (earlier post), to the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit for its North American premiere.

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In his speech about the newly revealed Lexus LC 500 production model, Toyota Motor Corporation President and Lexus Chief Branding Officer Akio Toyoda said that the company is committed to having a fuel cell car in the Lexus lineup around 2020.

The LC 500, derived from the LF-LC concept, is powered by a proven, high-revving 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 that is also found in the RC F and GS F. The all-aluminum, 32-valve V8’s output targets 467 hp and 389 lb-ft of torque. The new engine is built for durability with lightweight, high-strength forged connecting rods and titanium valves that allow the engine to flourish at high rpm.

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