CSR2 Lexus LC 500 — Best Tune, Shift Pattern & Build Guide

The Lexus LC 500 is proof that a car can be a genuine head-turner and still win races. It's one of the best-looking cars in CSR2, and built properly it lands in the top five of its tier — a rare combination of style and pace. It runs in the mid-9-second range fully maxed, which makes it a strong, attainable build rather than a top-of-the-game grind. This guide covers the variants, how it drives, and what to expect from the build.

Which Lexus LC 500 This Is

CSR2 has a few versions of the LC 500, so it's worth knowing which one you've got. There's the standard Lexus LC 500, an LC 500 Convertible, and an Elite Custom version — they're separate cars with their own stats, and the Elite Custom one is the strongest, sitting in the top five for its tier. The tune approach below applies broadly across them; the Elite Custom version just has a higher ceiling thanks to Elite Customs progression.

About the Lexus LC 500

The real LC 500 is a grand tourer powered by a 5.0-litre naturally aspirated V8 — the 2UR-GSE — making around 471 horsepower and revving out with one of the best-sounding V8s on the road. It's a heavy, comfortable cruiser rather than a stripped-out sports car, paired with a 10-speed automatic. In CSR2 that NA V8 character means it likes to be revved and rewards holding the gears rather than short-shifting.

Where It Sits & The Build

Fully maxed — all Stage 6 parts fitted and every fusion slot filled — the LC 500 runs in the mid-9-second range, which puts the Elite Custom version inside the top five for its tier. That's a great spot to be: competitive in its bracket without needing the rarest parts in the game. As with every build, fill your fusion slots first; until they're complete your in-game tune numbers will read low and won't match a finished car.

CSR2 Lexus LC 500 Tune & Shift Pattern

Because it's a high-revving naturally aspirated V8, the LC 500 rewards a clean launch and holding the gears out rather than shifting early. The general approach:

One honest note: the exact NOS value, final drive and shift points shift with how many Stage 6 parts you've fitted and which variant you're running, so dial the numbers to your own car. The high-rev, hold-the-gears style is the constant; the slider values are what you fine-tune.

A Car Worth Customising

The LC 500 is one of those cars where the looks are half the appeal — so it's a natural one to spend time in the customization menu on. A clean wrap or paint job on an LC 500 you race regularly is genuinely satisfying, and it doesn't cost you any performance.

How to Get the LC 500 Built

Getting the car is easier than building it — taking it to its full mid-9-second potential means grinding the right Stage 6 parts and fusions. If you'd rather skip the part hunt, our CSR2 mods service can deliver the Lexus LC 500 fully built, Stage 6 fitted and fusions done, to your iOS or Android account, ready to tune and race.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the Lexus LC 500's best time in CSR2?

Fully maxed, the LC 500 runs in the mid-9-second range, and the Elite Custom version ranks inside the top five for its tier.

How do you tune the LC 500?

Perfect launch, deploy NOS early, and hold each gear deeper since it's a high-revving V8. Run full grip, and set the NOS and final-drive values to match your Stage 6 count.

Are there different LC 500 versions in CSR2?

Yes — the standard LC 500, an LC 500 Convertible, and an Elite Custom version. They're separate cars; the Elite Custom one has the highest ceiling.

Is the LC 500 worth building?

Yes — it's a top-five car in its tier and one of the best-looking in the game, competitive without needing the rarest parts.