Lexus Running of The Bulls
10-20-14, 07:25 AM
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Lexus Running of The Bulls
Friday I had the chance to go to the Charlotte Motor Speedway as a guest of Lexus.
They hosted an event called "Running Of The Bulls".
We got to see and drive the New NX, RC 350 F-sport, and RC-F.
All 3 vehicles were actually great.
We got to drive the NX out on Public Roads, the RC 350 around a road course (yes it will slide sideways in both RWD and AWD forms), and the RC-F around the speedway oval.
We compared the NX to the Mercedes GLK, Audi Q5, and BMW X3. (We drove all of these vehicles)
RC was compared to the Audi A4 and the BMW 435i m-sport.
Then for the finale we got to drive the RC-F and M4 around the oval behind a leader.
We also got a hotlap with a race car driver doing burnouts, drifts, donuts, and about 160 around the speedway.
They hosted an event called "Running Of The Bulls".
We got to see and drive the New NX, RC 350 F-sport, and RC-F.
All 3 vehicles were actually great.
We got to drive the NX out on Public Roads, the RC 350 around a road course (yes it will slide sideways in both RWD and AWD forms), and the RC-F around the speedway oval.
We compared the NX to the Mercedes GLK, Audi Q5, and BMW X3. (We drove all of these vehicles)
RC was compared to the Audi A4 and the BMW 435i m-sport.
Then for the finale we got to drive the RC-F and M4 around the oval behind a leader.
We also got a hotlap with a race car driver doing burnouts, drifts, donuts, and about 160 around the speedway.
10-20-14, 12:21 PM
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Was this just a teaser review? 
You must go on further good sir. How does the RC-F match up against the M4 specifically? Wouldn't mind hearing about how the NX and RC matched up against its competitors as well.
Thanks for sharing
You must go on further good sir. How does the RC-F match up against the M4 specifically? Wouldn't mind hearing about how the NX and RC matched up against its competitors as well.
Thanks for sharing
10-20-14, 12:58 PM
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Sorry for the short review, I was a bit pressed for time.
I'll start with the RC350
The dash is very familiar if you've spent any time in the '14+ IS f-sport models.
The seats however are VERY nice.
The car felt much stronger than I anticipated compared to an IS350.
Cornering felt very planted, never got worried about the car getting away from me and that was with traction control off.
The lead car was an IS250 and with my minimal driving skills, I had no issue staying on it's back bumper.
The 435i is also a heck of a car, it's got tons of power and torque, and was mmore poised on the track, but still not leaps and bounds better than the RC, but lets be honest if you're getting an RC350 f-sport, you're likely not buying it for its trackability, and that's where the RC would be a nicer car than a 435, it's ability to be a dail driver.
Now for what you all really care about.
RC-F
I got the chance to drive an M4 for about 20 minutes a few weeks ago and the car was amazing. I was honestly concerned that the RC wouldn't stand a chance again a car of that caliber. I was surprised at how good the RC-F was though.
TONS of power and torque. I'll be honest and say I didn't get to beat on the car like i was hoping to (we had to follow the leader).
everything about the car felt REALLY well put together and flawless. The seats support perfectly in the corners and you don't find yourself having to fight sliding around. The transmission isn't the DCT that the M4 has but it's still nice. The suspension transitioned really well from side to side and stayed composed when i floored it from a stop. The sound that comes from the car is simply intoxicating. I was the only one of the group who didn't like the molten orange paint color. It was just boring to me. The red however, is gorgeous.
The drivers were not scared to leave 50-80' burnout marks on the pit road.
Before I talk about things nobody cares about, what do you want to know. I'll do my best to answer based on my impressions.
I'll start with the RC350
The dash is very familiar if you've spent any time in the '14+ IS f-sport models.
The seats however are VERY nice.
The car felt much stronger than I anticipated compared to an IS350.
Cornering felt very planted, never got worried about the car getting away from me and that was with traction control off.
The lead car was an IS250 and with my minimal driving skills, I had no issue staying on it's back bumper.
The 435i is also a heck of a car, it's got tons of power and torque, and was mmore poised on the track, but still not leaps and bounds better than the RC, but lets be honest if you're getting an RC350 f-sport, you're likely not buying it for its trackability, and that's where the RC would be a nicer car than a 435, it's ability to be a dail driver.
Now for what you all really care about.
RC-F
I got the chance to drive an M4 for about 20 minutes a few weeks ago and the car was amazing. I was honestly concerned that the RC wouldn't stand a chance again a car of that caliber. I was surprised at how good the RC-F was though.
TONS of power and torque. I'll be honest and say I didn't get to beat on the car like i was hoping to (we had to follow the leader).
everything about the car felt REALLY well put together and flawless. The seats support perfectly in the corners and you don't find yourself having to fight sliding around. The transmission isn't the DCT that the M4 has but it's still nice. The suspension transitioned really well from side to side and stayed composed when i floored it from a stop. The sound that comes from the car is simply intoxicating. I was the only one of the group who didn't like the molten orange paint color. It was just boring to me. The red however, is gorgeous.
The drivers were not scared to leave 50-80' burnout marks on the pit road.
Before I talk about things nobody cares about, what do you want to know. I'll do my best to answer based on my impressions.
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