Lexus International Global Media Press Event @Monticello Raceway, NY - Pics and Vids

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08-30-14, 07:42 AM

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^ beautiful cars

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08-30-14, 08:01 AM

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Nice..!!
Although its not in NY... Here is the rest of the "Lexus Racing" booth in Japan.

Higher Reso

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Lexus RC & RC-F at Suzuka Circuit, Japan

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08-30-14, 08:28 AM

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Making our way back to Monticello Raceway in NY...

Here is more raw footage of the RC F and the solid wheels really make a difference..!!

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08-30-14, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Z

Making our way back to Monticello Raceway in NY...

Here is more raw footage of the RC F and the solid wheels really make a difference..!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIfwFmS9Guk

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The F is running the buzz saw wheels.

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08-30-14, 06:33 PM

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I LOVE the solid wheels vs. the two-tone...

Also, I LOVE the RCF in white. Damn it's provocative.

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08-30-14, 07:42 PM

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I hope Lexus names them... Otherwise these are just nicknames...

My point was that the Solid "Premium 2" wheels looks better than the Two Tone "Premium 2" wheel with the partial polished blades..

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Ok...These are the official US wheel selections...

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09-04-14, 05:23 AM

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Today (9/4) is the official end of the embargo for details of the RC-F!

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09-04-14, 07:05 AM

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Nothing on TIS yet either. Hoping for the New Car Features manual to be released today.

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09-04-14, 07:44 AM

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wasnt it suppose to be announced at 11AM ET? 15 more min

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09-04-14, 08:26 AM

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wasnt it suppose to be announced at 11AM ET? 15 more min

I heard PM... we shall see...

Pretty sure the media coverage / press articles will hit like a wildfire overnight

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09-04-14, 08:30 AM

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I heard PM... we shall see...

Pretty sure the media coverage / press articles will hit like a wildfire overnight

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I heard PM too, but some articles are coming out now.

http://autoweek.com/article/car-revi...pe-first-drive

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09-04-14, 08:36 AM

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Thanks for the link!

Specs, at a glance:
467 hp
393 lb-ft of torque
7,300RPM redline
3,958 lbs
16 city / 25 highway

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09-04-14, 08:38 AM

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looks like torsen LSD is standard
3958 lbs
that article said 235/265 tires, before it said 255/275

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09-04-14, 09:01 AM

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We'll be releasing our web-article, pictures and videos as soon as the media embargo is over so keep your eyes peeled guys. We're as anxious to get this stuff out as you guys are to see it!