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01-09-14, 10:04 AM
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01-09-14, 10:11 AM
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01-09-14, 10:34 AM
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Anyhow, is there confirmation that the engine in the RC-F is still the 2UR-GSE? Or is it an all-new engine?
If it is using the 2UR engine, then I would like to know how we jumped from 416 HP (in the ISF) to 460 HP (in this new RCF)...........given that this engine is naturally-aspirated (aka no force induction).
01-09-14, 10:38 AM
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Wow, so they're releasing the RC-F ahead of the regular RC versions? That's a first.
Anyhow, is there confirmation that the engine in the RC-F is still the 2UR-GSE? Or is it an all-new engine?
If it is using the 2UR engine, then I would like to know how we jumped from 416 HP (in the ISF) to 460 HP (in this new RCF)...........given that this engine is naturally-aspirated (aka no force induction).
Anyhow, is there confirmation that the engine in the RC-F is still the 2UR-GSE? Or is it an all-new engine?
If it is using the 2UR engine, then I would like to know how we jumped from 416 HP (in the ISF) to 460 HP (in this new RCF)...........given that this engine is naturally-aspirated (aka no force induction).
MT had all the info, it is awesome update, just the block remained the same.... it is very high tech engine. Nobody is talking about technology or anything else, kind of disappointing.
480 hp
Cylinder heads and all moving parts are completely new in the V8
7300 rpm redline
Atkinson cycle while cruising, displacement effectively lowered to 4.2l in this mode.
12.3:1 compression
Torque Vectoring Differential (TVD)
15" Brembos, 4 pistons at back
01-09-14, 11:24 AM
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Outers are the New Functional Cooling Technology for sure..!!! 
The ones you circled are indeed the brake cooling ducts like we have on the IS-F currently..
~ Joe Z
The ones you circled are indeed the brake cooling ducts like we have on the IS-F currently..
assume for airflow, but looks unusual
~ Joe Z
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01-09-14, 11:30 AM
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Wow, so they're releasing the RC-F ahead of the regular RC versions? That's a first.
Anyhow, is there confirmation that the engine in the RC-F is still the 2UR-GSE? Or is it an all-new engine?
If it is using the 2UR engine, then I would like to know how we jumped from 416 HP (in the ISF) to 460 HP (in this new RCF)...........given that this engine is naturally-aspirated (aka no force induction).
Anyhow, is there confirmation that the engine in the RC-F is still the 2UR-GSE? Or is it an all-new engine?
If it is using the 2UR engine, then I would like to know how we jumped from 416 HP (in the ISF) to 460 HP (in this new RCF)...........given that this engine is naturally-aspirated (aka no force induction).
2015 RC350 will launch by late Summer 2014...
2015 RC F will launch maybe late December 2014 or Jan/Feb 2015
It is going to be a new V8, with new engine designation
~ Joe Z
01-09-14, 11:36 AM
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I just weight 115 lbs, I prefer woman lighter than me regardless of looks
01-09-14, 11:39 AM
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Interview: Yukihiko Yaguchi
Lexus UK Blog: http://blog.lexus.co.uk/2014/01/inte...er-lexus-rc-f/
Interview: Yukihiko Yaguchi ~ January 8th, 2014 by admin
Yukihiko Yaguchi, Chief Engineer for the dramatic new Lexus RC F coupe, talks exclusively to Autocar editor, Jim Holder
As you might expect, the chief engineer behind the Lexus RC F, Yukihiko Yaguchi, delivers an unwavering clarity when describing the task he set his team when developing the new car, writes Jim Holder, editor of Autocar Magazine.
“Lexus F cars must offer high performance that can be driven safely by a wide range of people,” he stated, simply, as we chatted on the eve of the car’s official unveiling ahead of the Detroit motor show.
Simple words, but no simple task, of course. As Yaguchi-san runs through the list of changes from the standard car – bespoke powertrain and suspension topping the list, but running down to the minutest of details, such as the sports seats, in order to shave some weight and ensure the perfect driving environment – you start to sense the commitment that has gone in to meeting the brief.
“We have our own direction at Lexus, our own values that an F car must meet,” says Yaguchi. “That dictates many of the directions that we take during development.”
Hence the mighty 5.0-litre V8 engine that sits at the RC F’s heart, for instance, and which will produce “at least 450bhp”. It’s the most powerful road-going Lexus V8 engine yet, and it’s an element of the new car’s DNA that Yaguchi was not going to dilute.
“The V8 was optimal to what we wanted to achieve, so that’s what we did,” he says. “The goal was to have an engine that was smooth in normal driving and delivered very high power on track. We could have looked at a hybrid or another configuration, but the V8 was optimal, so we used it.”
This approach stems from a car that continues to shine as the beacon of all Lexus sports cars, despite production ending in 2012. The Lexus LFA was always going to be special, but Yaguchi makes it clear that its influence remains strong.
“It sits at the top of all F models, and we can still apply lessons from it to new cars today,” he confirms, highlighting the RC F’s cooling systems, active rear wing and optional carbon fibre bonnet as examples.
A no compromise sports car, then. Just like they should be.
Read the full article at autocar.co.uk. Jim Holder is the Editor of Autocar Magazine. He has covered everything from F1 and WRC to stock car racing and autograss while spending more than a decade at Autosport and Motorsport News. He was editor of What Car? before taking up his current role at Autocar.
The Lexus RC-F coupé has been unveiled ahead of the Detroit motor show and will go head-to-head with the new BMW M4 when it goes on sale, powered by a V8 engine producing “in excess of 450bhp” and incorporating technology derived from the Lexus LFA supercar.
The new 5.0-litre V8 is central to the RC-F's driver appeal, according to the car’s chief engineer, Yukihiko Yaguchi. At 450bhp it out-punches the 425bhp of BMW’s new twin-turbo straight six, and Lexus says it is the most powerful road-going V8 it has ever built. However, other critical figures, such as its torque output and economy, have not been released.
“In our analysis the naturally aspirated V8 delivered the best high-performance machine,” said Yaguchi. “We didn’t consider any other power unit. We wanted an engine that could be smooth in normal use, but deliver large power on track. We looked at hybrid technology, and one day it may be suitable, but at the moment it cannot operate at these levels in consistent track use.”
Although the Lexus LFA ended its production run in 2012, Yaguchi outlined how it still influences all engineers working on Lexus’s F-branded cars, and how lessons learned in its development had been incorporated in to the new RC coupé, which uses the standard car’s platform but which has several bespoke modifications, including the suspension, powertrain, chassis strengthening and exterior and interior styling.
“The LFA remains at the top of the F models, and it influences how we approach a project,” said Yaguchi. “We try to follow its direction as much as possible, so for instance the airflow is inspired by it, especially for cooling, we have an active rear wing that deploys above 50mph, the sound of the engine is tuned to emulate the LFA sound and the optional carbonfibre bonnet and roof are made by the same company as made the carbonfibre for the LFA.”
Despite this, Yaguchi says the RC-F is designed “with the goal of being capable of being driven fast by anyone, regardless of their ability.” He denied that the RC-F had been benchmarked against any rival cars, but conceded his team had spent time in the last-generation BMW M3 and Mercedes C63 AMG to help determine their development direction.
The dramatic exterior styling is said by Lexus to boost performance and demonstrate the car’s capabilities. The bonnet is set higher on the RC-F than the standard car, while the wheel arches are flared in order to house the standard 10-spoke, 19-inch wheels. The front bumper and wings carry air ducts to boost cooling, while aerodynamic fins are designed to aid stability. Stacked, trapezoidal quad exhausts also add to the rear-end drama.
Inside, the instrument panel is dominated by a central dial that shows different displays according to which of four driving modes are selected. Although Lexus has not revealed the driving mode types, Yaguchi confirmed a bespoke track option was available. Leather sports seats are standard, as is a new steering wheel design to Lexus, with elliptical cross-section and thick grip, and shift paddles.
The standard RC coupé was shown at the Tokyo motor show last year in two forms, with the RC300h hybrid, which mates an electric motor with a 2.5-litre engine, taking centre stage. The RC350, powered by a 3.5-litre V6 engine, was also shown.
Enjoy,
~ Joe Z
Interview: Yukihiko Yaguchi ~ January 8th, 2014 by admin
Yukihiko Yaguchi, Chief Engineer for the dramatic new Lexus RC F coupe, talks exclusively to Autocar editor, Jim Holder
As you might expect, the chief engineer behind the Lexus RC F, Yukihiko Yaguchi, delivers an unwavering clarity when describing the task he set his team when developing the new car, writes Jim Holder, editor of Autocar Magazine.
“Lexus F cars must offer high performance that can be driven safely by a wide range of people,” he stated, simply, as we chatted on the eve of the car’s official unveiling ahead of the Detroit motor show.
Simple words, but no simple task, of course. As Yaguchi-san runs through the list of changes from the standard car – bespoke powertrain and suspension topping the list, but running down to the minutest of details, such as the sports seats, in order to shave some weight and ensure the perfect driving environment – you start to sense the commitment that has gone in to meeting the brief.
“We have our own direction at Lexus, our own values that an F car must meet,” says Yaguchi. “That dictates many of the directions that we take during development.”
Hence the mighty 5.0-litre V8 engine that sits at the RC F’s heart, for instance, and which will produce “at least 450bhp”. It’s the most powerful road-going Lexus V8 engine yet, and it’s an element of the new car’s DNA that Yaguchi was not going to dilute.
“The V8 was optimal to what we wanted to achieve, so that’s what we did,” he says. “The goal was to have an engine that was smooth in normal driving and delivered very high power on track. We could have looked at a hybrid or another configuration, but the V8 was optimal, so we used it.”
This approach stems from a car that continues to shine as the beacon of all Lexus sports cars, despite production ending in 2012. The Lexus LFA was always going to be special, but Yaguchi makes it clear that its influence remains strong.
“It sits at the top of all F models, and we can still apply lessons from it to new cars today,” he confirms, highlighting the RC F’s cooling systems, active rear wing and optional carbon fibre bonnet as examples.
A no compromise sports car, then. Just like they should be.
Read the full article at autocar.co.uk. Jim Holder is the Editor of Autocar Magazine. He has covered everything from F1 and WRC to stock car racing and autograss while spending more than a decade at Autosport and Motorsport News. He was editor of What Car? before taking up his current role at Autocar.
Originally Posted by Autocar.co.uk
The Lexus RC-F coupé has been unveiled ahead of the Detroit motor show and will go head-to-head with the new BMW M4 when it goes on sale, powered by a V8 engine producing “in excess of 450bhp” and incorporating technology derived from the Lexus LFA supercar.
The new 5.0-litre V8 is central to the RC-F's driver appeal, according to the car’s chief engineer, Yukihiko Yaguchi. At 450bhp it out-punches the 425bhp of BMW’s new twin-turbo straight six, and Lexus says it is the most powerful road-going V8 it has ever built. However, other critical figures, such as its torque output and economy, have not been released.
“In our analysis the naturally aspirated V8 delivered the best high-performance machine,” said Yaguchi. “We didn’t consider any other power unit. We wanted an engine that could be smooth in normal use, but deliver large power on track. We looked at hybrid technology, and one day it may be suitable, but at the moment it cannot operate at these levels in consistent track use.”
Although the Lexus LFA ended its production run in 2012, Yaguchi outlined how it still influences all engineers working on Lexus’s F-branded cars, and how lessons learned in its development had been incorporated in to the new RC coupé, which uses the standard car’s platform but which has several bespoke modifications, including the suspension, powertrain, chassis strengthening and exterior and interior styling.
“The LFA remains at the top of the F models, and it influences how we approach a project,” said Yaguchi. “We try to follow its direction as much as possible, so for instance the airflow is inspired by it, especially for cooling, we have an active rear wing that deploys above 50mph, the sound of the engine is tuned to emulate the LFA sound and the optional carbonfibre bonnet and roof are made by the same company as made the carbonfibre for the LFA.”
Despite this, Yaguchi says the RC-F is designed “with the goal of being capable of being driven fast by anyone, regardless of their ability.” He denied that the RC-F had been benchmarked against any rival cars, but conceded his team had spent time in the last-generation BMW M3 and Mercedes C63 AMG to help determine their development direction.
The dramatic exterior styling is said by Lexus to boost performance and demonstrate the car’s capabilities. The bonnet is set higher on the RC-F than the standard car, while the wheel arches are flared in order to house the standard 10-spoke, 19-inch wheels. The front bumper and wings carry air ducts to boost cooling, while aerodynamic fins are designed to aid stability. Stacked, trapezoidal quad exhausts also add to the rear-end drama.
Inside, the instrument panel is dominated by a central dial that shows different displays according to which of four driving modes are selected. Although Lexus has not revealed the driving mode types, Yaguchi confirmed a bespoke track option was available. Leather sports seats are standard, as is a new steering wheel design to Lexus, with elliptical cross-section and thick grip, and shift paddles.
The standard RC coupé was shown at the Tokyo motor show last year in two forms, with the RC300h hybrid, which mates an electric motor with a 2.5-litre engine, taking centre stage. The RC350, powered by a 3.5-litre V6 engine, was also shown.
Enjoy,
~ Joe Z
01-09-14, 11:39 AM
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LOL, you're completely missing the point of my analogy. Nobody's talking about the type of women we prefer...my point was if the looks, performance, and handling (in a car...not a woman to be clear lol) you want are there, what does the weight matter?
We can't pass judgement on the car because of a weight figure when nobody has driven it.
We can't pass judgement on the car because of a weight figure when nobody has driven it.
01-09-14, 11:42 AM
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On a serious note... Can't we all just wait for the "Official" weight numbers???
Below Japan already released these specs not shown anywhere else..
Below is the exposed Chasis image for the RC 350.. The RC F should be similiar, if not the same..
Minus the Carbon Roof which I feel will be "Optional"
Below Japan already released these specs not shown anywhere else..
Minus the Carbon Roof which I feel will be "Optional"
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