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Official Lexus RC thread

Old 11-03-13, 09:54 PM
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Now that I have had time to absorb the car, I dislike the front grill for sure and also the rear vents next to the exhaust. I also dislike the mini fog lights that are built into the spindle grill.
Old 11-03-13, 10:00 PM
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I really like that side profile pic...
Old 11-03-13, 10:01 PM
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But will it come with a manual transmission option?
Old 11-03-13, 10:08 PM
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Dude lexus, what hell is up with the front of the car. Looks terrible. The rest looks pretty good.
Old 11-03-13, 10:09 PM
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I'm diggin it!
Old 11-03-13, 10:12 PM
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Wow! That looks awesome. I've noticed they made some tweaks to the interior vs. the IS. Note the extension of the padding along the side of the center tunnel. The IS could use that upgrade.
Old 11-03-13, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by alexlude
loooks great.. cant wait to see the Fsport version... if I didnt have to put a carseat in the back, probably would get this over the IS.. I wonder if its the same exact 3.5L V6 (306/277).. reminds me of an M6 / R8 from side profile..

Really like the direction Lexus is going into.. bringing sportiness into the brand!!

This side profile looks amazing.

I also think they nailed the tail lights and I like the rear overall.
Old 11-03-13, 10:19 PM
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I even like the side profile of the headlights. Head on, though the front will take a bit of time to grow on me but it's certainly not bad.
Old 11-03-13, 10:19 PM
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very good looking car. lexus has not been disappointing lately
Old 11-03-13, 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by abcsoup
I think the rear looks absolutely stunning.
OMG yes, that back is awesome. And the new touch pad looks cool, but I think the mouse controller is better, dunno how greasy that would get or become worn out and look ugly.
Old 11-03-13, 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by RXSF
I also dislike the mini fog lights that are built into the spindle grill.
This is actually one of the elements I liked the most. It's something different and new. It's not the same old round foglamp with chrome bezel part that could be found on any lexus/toyota/etc.
Old 11-03-13, 10:34 PM
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Good job to Lexus, especially releasing the photos on their own time table and not having a leak.

I think the front grill is meant to move the brand design language forward but at the same time trying not to offend their mainstream market. The F Sport should be a brilliant front end design, Lexus has not disappointed lately and i know they won't with the F-sport or the F model. They are saving the goodies for the enthusiasts, calm down!
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Oh wow, the headlight system ala LF-LC looks great. The rear and side are the best parts of this car though. Great job by Lexus!

Edit: Some of the details really make it look like a concept car. Are we sure this is the production version RC?
Old 11-03-13, 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by RNM GS3
Ummm really??? LFA is a design study of which 500 were made - not a regular car model, maybe u should learn about it.

Lets stay on topic on the exciting RC.
The RC-F will look like a BEAST if the regular model is this agressive.
You said Lexus didn't make a coupe since 2000. The LFA was a 2 door coupe sold just last year. Lmfao at telling me know about the LFA.. One of the first people here in the car..
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I actually kind of like that front shot. The triple headlight things are kind of cool, but it'll take a while to get used to. I'll have to sit on the pictures for a few days.

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