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First (?) real-world pics

Old 02-13-14, 01:09 PM
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How much does this guy goes for?!
Old 02-13-14, 03:50 PM
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Very nice.....those rear fender flares
Needs nice wheels with a proper offset and stance.

The front grill looks horrendous though - i like the RCF front much more.
Old 02-14-14, 09:09 AM
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Nice find. Love the live pictures.

I reallllly hope they keep those rear slits/vents
Old 02-15-14, 03:46 PM
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not feeling the chrome surrounds the front grille, a bit too much bling for my liking
Old 02-15-14, 04:15 PM
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I find pretty ugly all that chrome too. Especially on a sport car like this
Old 02-17-14, 02:47 PM
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If that is the F-sport model then it is a big let down that the front grill is not like the F-sport on the IS and RC-F
Old 02-17-14, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Slash300zx
If that is the F-sport model then it is a big let down that the front grill is not like the F-sport on the IS and RC-F
Agreed. I don't care for the slats on the grill, but the rest of the car looks great.
Old 02-17-14, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by unc879wins
Looks like FSport badge on the side, covered up.
This taken from Lexus press release on their website:

More Lexus RC Coupe to Love - F SPORT to be Revealed at Geneva International Motor Show

 RC F GT3 Racing Concept Debuts

 Lexus Press Conference March 4

GENEVA - Feb. 13, 2014 – Enthusiasts who want a sportier and more aggressive new RC 350
coupe will be excited to know the 2015 RC 350 F SPORT will debut at the Geneva International Motor
Show.
The RC 350 F SPORT will feature enhanced driving dynamics in addition to exclusive exterior
and interior design features. This new model completes the RC model range which includes the sporty
RC 350 and RC F performance coupe with more than 450 horsepower.
Lexus will introduce the RC 350 F SPORT at a press conference on March 4, at 8:45 a.m.
Central European Time at Palexpo’s hall 4, stand number 4211.
In addition, the RC F GT3 racing concept will be revealed. This concept signals Lexus’ intent to
enter the GT3 racing series.
Other vehicles on display in the Lexus space include the all-new RC F and the 2014 CT 200h
F SPORT with new spindle grille.
Old 02-17-14, 07:37 PM
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This car is achingly beautiful.
Old 02-18-14, 01:04 PM
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what's that 2 circles on either side of lower grille? fogs...??
Old 02-18-14, 01:11 PM
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that 2 circles is fogs
Or, as we say down home:
Yes. Those two circles on either side of the lower grille are fog lights.
Old 02-21-14, 02:17 PM
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Pictures were taken at the Toyota Motor Sales Headquarters building in Torrance.
Old 02-21-14, 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by unc879wins
Looks like FSport badge on the side, covered up.
I also noticed that. I wonder why it was covered.

Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
Makes the red one look bad. This actually looks decent
Yeah. Would luv to see this car in White, Black or maybe the Dark Grey.

Originally Posted by SexyElaine
I think the overall design of the RC-F looks very good and is way ahead of the other coupes out there right IMHO however if here was one weakness it has ...... it's theses rear vents
It is a good overall design, but I do agree, the vents are one of the weakness. Another one I think it has it's the light strip under the main headlights. I still haven't warmed up to the Nike Swoosh ones on the new IS.
Old 02-24-14, 12:09 PM
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wow, looks great to me. Id love to see it in a white, but i really like this blue as well.
Old 02-25-14, 06:31 PM
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Very good chance,this RC F will take Lexus performance division to a whole new level. (In a good way!)

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