It's lived a long and fruitful life, but sadly this 5.0-liter sports sedan is soon to join its discontinued competitors.

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The V8-powered Lexus LC500 could be bowing out after 2026. A limited Pinnacle edition is planned, but the future of the Japanese coupe is uncertain.

Creative Trend claims that the LC500 will bow out after the 2026 model year, joining the similarly V8-powered IS500.

The Japan-only Lexus IS500 Climax Edition follows in the footsteps of the North American IS500 Ultimate Edition, and the two special editions share most features.

Lexus says sayonara to the V8 sedan with the IS500 Climax Edition, a limited edition of 500 cars ...