In the name of efficiency, there are fewer Lexus models you can buy with a V8 engine each year. Here's what you can get today ...

Unsurprisingly, the LC 500 is faster: Lexus says it'll do 0-60 mph in 4.4 ... The hectic whine of the roused V6 sounds ...

You'll receive a response shortly. The verdict: Striking style, glorious V-8 power and noise, and a meticulously crafted interior make the Lexus LC 500 convertible feel like a Japanese Aston Martin.

The LC 500 will be the first vehicle to be produced using Lexus' new rear-wheel-drive platform and uses a combination of high strength steel and aluminium, as well as an optional carbon fibre roof.

The Lexus LC has stunning looks inside and out, with an exquisitely built interior. Of the two versions available, the LC 500 V8 is the obvious pick, thanks to its thunderous engine and more agile ...