RC-F Pic's New York Autoshow
04-17-14, 10:36 PM
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That is the highlight of the design. The crazy wide stance from the back gives this car the muscular "all-business" look. Classic sports car proportions. On the road, from the back people would be drooling at how muscular it looks from the back.
My only issue is with the nose hump. It looks out of place and disproportionate like a swollen nose. However, I understand the V8 is so big in size that they needed to do that. Much rather have an N/A high-revving V8 than a twin turbo 6 cylinder.
My only issue is with the nose hump. It looks out of place and disproportionate like a swollen nose. However, I understand the V8 is so big in size that they needed to do that. Much rather have an N/A high-revving V8 than a twin turbo 6 cylinder.
It is kind of odd that they ended up with the beluga whale hood on a car designed from the ground up with a big V8 in mind. I get why the IS-F had it, since the IS wasn't originally designed with the idea of having a V8 shoe-horned in.
As for the wheels, it needs some nice 5-spokes.
As for the wheels, it needs some nice 5-spokes.
04-18-14, 09:27 AM
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04-18-14, 02:18 PM
#33
It is kind of odd that they ended up with the beluga whale hood on a car designed from the ground up with a big V8 in mind. I get why the IS-F had it, since the IS wasn't originally designed with the idea of having a V8 shoe-horned in.
As for the wheels, it needs some nice 5-spokes.
As for the wheels, it needs some nice 5-spokes.
04-18-14, 04:32 PM
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well, IS in Europe has pop-up hood to combat the issue. I think it is combination of that and design. I always liked that beak in my 3GS, it had similar but much smaller... it looks menacing.
04-18-14, 07:31 PM
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04-18-14, 07:41 PM
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04-19-14, 07:33 AM
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Having been to the NY auto show this weekend, I must say that the RC much more impressive in person. The car looks great at every angle except for the weird hood hump at certain angles. Will that stop me from wanting an RC-F? No!
BTW I spoke with a Lexus rep for a while about the RC-F and he told me that the car was confirmed to have 456hp. Anyone else hear this?
BTW I spoke with a Lexus rep for a while about the RC-F and he told me that the car was confirmed to have 456hp. Anyone else hear this?
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04-19-14, 09:09 AM
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Having been to the NY auto show this weekend, I must say that the RC much more impressive in person. The car looks great at every angle except for the weird hood hump at certain angles. Will that stop me from wanting an RC-F? No!
BTW I spoke with a Lexus rep for a while about the RC-F and he told me that the car was confirmed to have 456hp. Anyone else hear this?
BTW I spoke with a Lexus rep for a while about the RC-F and he told me that the car was confirmed to have 456hp. Anyone else hear this?
04-19-14, 10:10 AM
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I would imagine if the final number was 462 they would have said "min 460". If the final number was 471 they would have said "min 470".
I would not be surprised at 456.
I would not be surprised at 456.
04-19-14, 10:28 AM
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There is no way to predict what the final number would be at this point. That is Lexus' style of sandbagging.
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04-20-14, 03:49 PM
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I wouldnt think it would be that much. Hoping for under $150,000. The toss up will be between the RC-F and the FT-1 (if it happens) which should come in maybe slightly cheaper.
04-20-14, 05:11 PM
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That makes it easier since I have a baby on the way and wife so RC-F will suit my needs more.
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04-21-14, 01:27 AM
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If it's at around the IS-F's price, I'd be pretty happy, although I do wonder whether we'll get the carbon roof (yum).
04-21-14, 12:41 PM
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I was facing the same dilemma. However, the FT-1 will most likely be a smaller 2 seater coupe while the RC-F will be a 2 + 2. Plus, FT-1 might probably not go into production till 2017 model year.
That makes it easier since I have a baby on the way and wife so RC-F will suit my needs more.
