RCF is Faster than the M4 and Audi RS5 on a Closed Track
#31
Tech Info Resource
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You have no idea what the RCF can do. Apparently, neither do Car and Driver and MT. Road and Track ran a 3.9 in a Pre-pro version. Lexus beat the M4 and RS5 on the track, and you want to hold onto 7 year old tech in the ISF as a serious contender to the new car? The new F dwarfs the ISF--my favorite Lexus.
With all due respect, This discussion is inane and needs to be settled on the track in March. For now, We should just give it up.
With all due respect, This discussion is inane and needs to be settled on the track in March. For now, We should just give it up.
#32
Lexus Champion
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I'm sorry. I know you have far more tech knowledge than I will ever have, but Yaguchi appears to have another winner here.
Again, we need to see what the carbons do on side-by-sides in March and April.
We know there will be wins and losses, but the new F, even in its detuned presence, performs with the best.
Peace.
#33
Lexus Test Driver
#35
I think we must wait and see. Facts is that both of the tracks RC-F were tested at ( MT and R&T ) are small, uneven and especially one in really bad condition with very strange results, especially on the M3/M4 with a 2 sec diff.
I want to see Nurburgring, Monza , Silverstone, Laguna Seca or any other track that is good and fast enough to have real auto race series on it. Not something that reminds me of my backyard.
I want to see Nurburgring, Monza , Silverstone, Laguna Seca or any other track that is good and fast enough to have real auto race series on it. Not something that reminds me of my backyard.
Last edited by Mr Bond; 11-12-14 at 02:49 PM.
#36
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I think we must wait and see. Facts is that both of the tracks RC-F were tested at ( MT and R&T ) are small, uneven and especially one in really bad condition with very strange results, especially on the M3/M4 with a 2 sec diff.
I want to see Nurburgring, Monza , Silverstone, Laguna Seca or any other track that is good and fast enough to have real auto race series on it. Not something that reminds me of my backyard.
I want to see Nurburgring, Monza , Silverstone, Laguna Seca or any other track that is good and fast enough to have real auto race series on it. Not something that reminds me of my backyard.
#38
Lexus Champion
A win is a win. Justin Bell may be contracted by Lexus, but that shouldn't disqualify these lap times. RC F was faster in MT's test. Only 3 tenths behind at Streets of Willow. That margin can go either way.
#40
Lexus Test Driver
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Also, the type of track used will also factor in.
#41
Lexus Champion
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RC-F was not faster in the MT testing. I say it's a driver''s race between the two on a track. That's because the RCF is slower technically but easier to drive and the M being faster but more difficult becuase of the oversteer.
Also, the type of track used will also factor in.
Also, the type of track used will also factor in.
It's definitely a driver's race, but...the RCF runs a 3.9 and it has beaten the M4 and RS5 in AMCI testing.
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#42
Lexus Champion
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And you will.
If Lexus is true to form, as they have been with all the F cars, they beat the shi_ out of this car on Fuji International and Nurburgring, and the car has been designed to take it.
Those holding their breath for the M4 might want to ease up. (Forget the RS5.) The RCF is demonstrating remarkable performance...as I expected.
If Lexus is true to form, as they have been with all the F cars, they beat the shi_ out of this car on Fuji International and Nurburgring, and the car has been designed to take it.
Those holding their breath for the M4 might want to ease up. (Forget the RS5.) The RCF is demonstrating remarkable performance...as I expected.
#43
Lexus Champion
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