Production Lexus LC Convertible teased

The drapes have been pulled off the Lexus LC Convertible at the Goodwood Festival of Speed ahead of its official unveil later this year.

Driven up Goodwood's famous hillclimb by Kiwi racing driver, Nick Cassidy, who campaigns a Lexus LC in the Japanese GT500 championship, the droptop LC unveiled over the weekend is believed to be the finished item.

Featuring a light lens-flaring camouflage wrap, the venue where the LC Convertible made its first public appearance is appropriate, as it was the same place where the original LC Coupe made its debut back in 2016.

Almost identical to the 'concept' revealed at this year's Detroit motor show back in January, Lexus hasn't released any more technical details on the big LC Convertible.

That means we're still no closer to knowing whether or not it makes do with a traditional fabric roof or has a more advanced folding metal hardtop stowed away.

Like the coupe, the LC Convertible is set to be offered with the LC coupe’s 5.0-litre V8 petrol that produces 351kW and 540Nm of torque and the more efficient 264kW 3.5-litre V6 hybrid.

Created to be yet another halo vehicle for the Toyota-owned premium brand, alongside the existing coupe, the convertible is expected to be joined later on by an ‘F’ performance version rumoured to produce more than 440kW.

Gas axing the roof of the Coupe is thought to have been quite the engineering challenge, requiring plenty of added extra support.

That means expect the glamorous to weigh around 150-200kg heavier than its tin-top cousin, taking total mass to a hefty 2000kg.

Expect it to hit 100km/h in around 5.0 seconds and have a top speed of 260km/h.

It’s not yet known what price premium Lexus will add over the $190,000 it charges for the Lexus LC 500h but, in any case, it will still be significantly cheaper than the $366,518 for entry-level Mercedes S-Class Convertible when the LC is expected to arrive in early 2020.