Next gen F glimpse... press release today...
#16
450, 455, 460 and 478 are the horsepower figures I have seen for the RC-F online. I think they benchmarked the E92 M3 which is I think is logical. I am pretty sure the new M4 will be very competitive with the RC-F with its 430 hp and more or less 3300 lbs weight ( not sure if dry). I just hope this car will come in as definitely lighter than the IS-F as mentioned online with the extensive use of lightweight materials. This car is tempting me to delay my GT-R purchase.
#22
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iTrader: (3)
see all the hate on jalopnik? no love for toyota/lexus. haters gone hate.
http://jalopnik.com/what-the-f-is-th...ium=socialflow
http://jalopnik.com/what-the-f-is-th...ium=socialflow
#23
Lexus Champion
~500hp lighter weight and ISF style wheels would be ideal... And of course Lexus reliability. Lexus could go FI but that could raise issues with engine reliability.
#24
I was told "$75k" ish. I have to believe that the boost in horsepower comes with a price. I hope I am wrong, but I would expect to pay more. My loaded F was around $70k, so it is not too much of a stretch if you consider the gain.
#26
Lexus Test Driver
obviously purchasing a car is very subjective to what each end user is looking for. All I know is that Lexus makes some incredibly reliable cars and yes you might not have the same "performance" as a C63 but I bet you in the long run the Lexus will be a better Daily Driver and have very little to no issues. I had put 35K miles on my F in just a year and a half and not one single issue and I drive spirited on many weekends with not a complaint.
that being said im sure the RCF will be a fun refined car and hopefully like everyone else has in the upper 450-475hp range and more carbon fiber goodies
I am most likely going to sell my F in the next few months because I now have a new dodge ram as a my daily and for my weekend car I want something faster and with tuning options so looking at a 2011-12 GTR if the RCF would have tuning abilities I would most likely wait but I doubt it will
Either way looking fwd to seeing this and the specs!
that being said im sure the RCF will be a fun refined car and hopefully like everyone else has in the upper 450-475hp range and more carbon fiber goodies
I am most likely going to sell my F in the next few months because I now have a new dodge ram as a my daily and for my weekend car I want something faster and with tuning options so looking at a 2011-12 GTR if the RCF would have tuning abilities I would most likely wait but I doubt it will
Either way looking fwd to seeing this and the specs!
#28
Lexus Test Driver
yes same motor most likely which is fine as long as it puts out more power which it will have (but to what extent it the question). same 8 spd tranny nothing wrong with that quickest shifting single clutch tranny out there and no issues with the differential so why fix something if it is not broken all they really need to do is make more power and make it handle slightly better
#29
Lexus Test Driver
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I would not mind the same motor as I for sure it will be in different state of tune The 8 speed tranny is bullet proof so no problem again with retention. I heard the DCT in the M3 and C63 are faster but I am sure this 8 speed will evolve into something better suited to the competition.
My only concern is would the RC-F experience be similar to my fully bolted F? If yes, then I will jump to the GT-R as fast as I can say Lexus F.
My only concern is would the RC-F experience be similar to my fully bolted F? If yes, then I will jump to the GT-R as fast as I can say Lexus F.
#30
The RC-F is a great looking car, but I would not trade away my rear seat for it. Sounds like they'll have it at the New York Auto Show, maybe the Northeast group should go together.
http://www.gtspirit.com/2013/09/27/a...us-rc-f-coupe/
http://www.gtspirit.com/2013/09/27/a...us-rc-f-coupe/