GruppeM Ram Air System | Lexus LC500 (URZ100)

'Awakens the Soul of the 5.0L V8'

The Lexus LC500 is one of the last great naturally aspirated GT cars, but its factory intake is designed for silence, not spirit. The GruppeM Ram Air Intake System is the ultimate correction to this compromise. Engineered specifically for the 2UR-GSE V8, this intake system transforms the LC500 from a refined grand tourer into a visceral performance machine, delivering sharpened throttle response and an exotic induction roar that matches the car's concept-car looks.

The Ram Air Advantage

The LC500’s V8 produces immense heat, which can rob the engine of power. GruppeM’s "Zero Tolerance" engineering addresses this with a complete aerodynamic redesign:

* Active Pressurization: The dual intake scoops are positioned directly behind the front grille to capture high-velocity air. As speed increases, this creates a "Ram Air" effect that force-feeds the engine, increasing air density in the manifold for stronger top-end pull.

* Thermal Barrier Technology: The intake tract is constructed entirely from aerospace-grade carbon fiber. Unlike the factory plastic or aftermarket metal tubes that soak up heat, carbon fiber resists thermal transfer, ensuring the V8 breathes only the coolest, densest air possible.

* Smoothed Airflow: By straightening the intake path and removing factory baffles, turbulence is minimized. The result is a sharper, more immediate reaction when you touch the accelerator.

Key Features

* Visual Artistry: The dual carbon fiber airboxes are finished in a high-gloss clear coat, creating a stunning centerpiece in the engine bay that complements the LC500’s luxurious build quality.

* Acoustic Perfection: This system uncorks the natural mechanical cry of the V8. It cleans up the sound profile by replacing the baffled factory boxes, delivering a deep, throaty growl at low RPMs that screams toward the 7,300 RPM redline.

* Bespoke Filtration: Includes two custom-engineered K&N 4-layer cotton wet filters (washable and reusable), designed to maximize flow velocity while maintaining superior filtration for the sensitive Toyota mass air sensors.

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