RC F automotive reviews thread
#631
Lexus Test Driver
The article is full of errors. He dissed Yaguchi's philosophy of "high-revs and the noise" for all the wrong reasons. RC-F does not rev 300 rpm higher than the IS-F. It is 500 rpm.
RC-F is not "over 200 KG" heavier than the M4. The difference is not even close to that on all test cars. It is about 400 lbs, which is about 180 KG max.
RC-F's torque is far more consistent in real world dynos than that of the M4. Although, M4 gets all its torque at low rpms, it falls on its face after 6000 rpm very hard and already down to 68% by the time it is at 6500 rpm while RC-F is still producing 89% of its peak torque at 7100 rpm.
RC-F is not "over 200 KG" heavier than the M4. The difference is not even close to that on all test cars. It is about 400 lbs, which is about 180 KG max.
RC-F's torque is far more consistent in real world dynos than that of the M4. Although, M4 gets all its torque at low rpms, it falls on its face after 6000 rpm very hard and already down to 68% by the time it is at 6500 rpm while RC-F is still producing 89% of its peak torque at 7100 rpm.
Grudge match: Lexus RC F vs BMW M4
Final conclusion :
Full Article :
http://wheels.ae/drives/group-tests/...w-m4-1.1425412
Final conclusion :
Full Article :
http://wheels.ae/drives/group-tests/...w-m4-1.1425412
Last edited by 05RollaXRS; 12-26-14 at 12:28 PM.
#632
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
The article is full of errors. He dissed Yaguchi's philosophy of "high-revs and the noise" for all the wrong reasons. RC-F does not rev 300 rpm higher than the IS-F. It is 500 rpm.
RC-F is not "over 200 KG" heavier than the M4. The difference is not even close to that on all test cars. It is about 400 lbs, which is about 180 KG max.
RC-F's torque is far more consistent in real world dynos than that of the M4. Although, M4 gets all its torque at low rpms, it falls on its face after 6000 rpm very hard and already down to 68% by the time it is at 6500 rpm while RC-F is still producing 89% of its peak torque at 7100 rpm.
RC-F is not "over 200 KG" heavier than the M4. The difference is not even close to that on all test cars. It is about 400 lbs, which is about 180 KG max.
RC-F's torque is far more consistent in real world dynos than that of the M4. Although, M4 gets all its torque at low rpms, it falls on its face after 6000 rpm very hard and already down to 68% by the time it is at 6500 rpm while RC-F is still producing 89% of its peak torque at 7100 rpm.
His reviews were significantly off the mark, and it is partially due to Lexus' decision to provide limited performance vehicles at Monticello. In the end, there is strong evidence that the RC F may very well be the faster of the two on a track.
As was the case with the IS F, the drivers will make the ultimate difference in most measurements.
I do not find it difficult to coexist with fine competitors. I do find it difficult when an editor loses perspective on what is happening on the track, despite unquestionable evidence to the contrary. German enthusiasts can't cope with the close proximity in performance, IMO.
Again and again, we will see plenty of competitive runs soon.
#633
The article is full of errors. He dissed Yaguchi's philosophy of "high-revs and the noise" for all the wrong reasons. RC-F does not rev 300 rpm higher than the IS-F. It is 500 rpm.
RC-F is not "over 200 KG" heavier than the M4. The difference is not even close to that on all test cars. It is about 400 lbs, which is about 180 KG max.
RC-F's torque is far more consistent in real world dynos than that of the M4. Although, M4 gets all its torque at low rpms, it falls on its face after 6000 rpm very hard and already down to 68% by the time it is at 6500 rpm while RC-F is still producing 89% of its peak torque at 7100 rpm.
RC-F is not "over 200 KG" heavier than the M4. The difference is not even close to that on all test cars. It is about 400 lbs, which is about 180 KG max.
RC-F's torque is far more consistent in real world dynos than that of the M4. Although, M4 gets all its torque at low rpms, it falls on its face after 6000 rpm very hard and already down to 68% by the time it is at 6500 rpm while RC-F is still producing 89% of its peak torque at 7100 rpm.
#634
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
Indeed, if the potential buyer will not have ample opportunity to kick the new beast to where it is designed to be driven, a standard RC is probably a wiser choice.
#635
Wear headphones! The audio in this video was recorded with in-ear binaural microphones. With headphones or earbuds on, you'll feel like you're actually sitting in the driver's seat.
#636
Wear headphones! The audio in this video was recorded with in-ear binaural microphones. With headphones or earbuds on, you'll feel like you're actually sitting in the driver's seat.
#637
Lexus Test Driver
Beautifully shot footage with lots of V8 snarl.
Turn on closed captions for Dutch to English translation
Turn on closed captions for Dutch to English translation
Last edited by 05RollaXRS; 12-29-14 at 12:31 PM.
#638
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
This video is an excellent exploration of the capabilities of the new F on the road and the track. It made me all the more anxious to get my F in early March.
#639
Driver School Candidate
Last edited by Razorthin1; 12-31-14 at 02:11 PM.
#640
Pole Position
#641
Driver School Candidate
Last edited by Razorthin1; 12-31-14 at 02:11 PM.
#643
Driver School Candidate
#644
Lexus Test Driver
#645
Driver School Candidate
The picture of the autocar article 05Rolla posted on 12/24 basically said the same thing. Here is the link to the full article.
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/...us-rc-f-review
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/...us-rc-f-review