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Old 07-23-13, 08:55 PM
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Default 2015 Lexus RC/IS coupe ?

What is the general consensus as to when the new IS coupe or RC, as they may call it, will be released? I was thinking about getting the new IS, but wasn't quite sold on it. I tend to lean toward coupes anyway so when I saw the spy shots of the new 2 door version, and the rendering in that Japanese magazine, I was very excited. Is it expected to be available a year from now as a 2015 model or later as a 2015/16 model? Thanks guys.
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i recommend you wait for the RC coupe its just a few more months away.
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Rumors are for an official reveal of the RC at next year's Detroit Auto Show.
Old 07-24-13, 11:12 AM
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Some good additional information here in this Car Chat thread

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/car...-and-14-a.html
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Thanks guys. "A few more months away"... I hope you are right. That would be awesome. Hopefully it is priced similarly to the sedan version.
Old 07-24-13, 12:40 PM
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As I stated last year next fall as a 2015 model.
Old 07-24-13, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Blueprint
As I stated last year next fall as a 2015 model.
With a new engine? Please? Pretty please?
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More info here too https://www.clublexus.com/articles/i...8-rc-f-yay.php

Looks like 12-15 months from now it will be available for purchase. Likely to get a 2.0t 4cy, a 3.5 V6, and an updated F engine with 460hp.

Being that its an all new model (RC and not IS or GS) I bet it will be priced slightly higher than an IS sedan (kind of like BMW does with their coupes).

...(BTW, there are about 15 total threads on this between the IS, GS, ISF, Future Cars, and General Chat sections)
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Sounds nice in this YouTube clip of the RC testing.

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Cr*p! I knew I should of waited. I didn't like the way the 3rd gen IS sedan looked so I ordered an Audi A5 s line competition package coupe with the 6 spd manual.

It looks good so far. Can't wait to see the final product.
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Here's the latest rendering. or ?

http://lexusenthusiast.com/2013/08/0...15-lexus-rc-f/

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Originally Posted by corradoMR2
Like the overall shape and the LFA styling but think that the area where the hood and the grill meet seems just a little odd, I'd drive it
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Originally Posted by corradoMR2
Looks dead sexy!
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Originally Posted by corradoMR2
Good overall except for the headlight part is too bland.
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that image is too soft for RC... it will likely be very similar but sharper lines


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