Official Lexus RC thread
#168
Lexus Connoisseur
Forget turbocharged V6 and forget the IS F Coupe. 460 HP V8 RC F is coming!
https://www.clublexus.com/articles/i...8-rc-f-yay.php
Lexus RC Facts & Speculation:
IS & GS Based Coupe
3 Models/Engine Choices - 1 Hybrid, 2 Petrol
Lexus RC Debut Timeline:
2013 Tokyo Motor Show:
RC 350 - Global
RC (300h?) Hybrid - Europe & Japan Only
2014 NAIAS Detroit:
RC F - 2014 NAIAS Detroit (Global)
https://www.clublexus.com/articles/i...8-rc-f-yay.php
Lexus RC Facts & Speculation:
IS & GS Based Coupe
3 Models/Engine Choices - 1 Hybrid, 2 Petrol
- 2.5L? I4 220 HP? - 2AR-FXE?
- 3.5L V6 306 HP - 2GR-FSE?
- 5.0L? V8 460 HP - 2UR-GSE?
Lexus RC Debut Timeline:
2013 Tokyo Motor Show:
RC 350 - Global
RC (300h?) Hybrid - Europe & Japan Only
2014 NAIAS Detroit:
RC F - 2014 NAIAS Detroit (Global)
#169
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
Lol, $90k? Yeah right. M3's MSRP for $60k and even with the premium package selected and picking every option and accessory they offer, you max out at $79k. How do I know? Because I priced one out on their website. Sounds like you are just pulling that number out your ***.
But BMW can farther customize the car with their individual program with special paint, interior trims...........then there is a list of 14 M performance accessories that the dealer can add onto the car, louder muffler, lip spoiler, steering wheel..........those parts are very expensive, I think if you add up everything, it can be over $100k. Those $90k car just got a few selected items added on. Because not many sane people would pay $100k for a M3.
http://www.bmw.com/com/en/owners/acc...=E92M&cat=1009
Last edited by BNR34; 07-17-13 at 10:48 AM.
#171
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
The LFA is a once in 20 years exotic project, it doesn't count in their regularly scheduled line up.
The SC430 in the later years got REALLY outdated as they never updated it and the competitor upgraded a huge amount over the years, so it looks really out class at the end. But when it first came out in 2002-2004, it was in the V8 flagship segment, look at this comparison it was in, it was compared with the Cadillac XLR, Jaguar XK8, MB SL500, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet.
http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...mparison-tests
This new SC/LF-LC will be back into that segment, MB SL/CL, BMW 6/8, Audi V8 R8......etc.
Past SC has shared platforms with GS, Supra, and ect. A Lexus official has said this car will be build on a brand new platform.
I always though of the SC as a E-Class coupe (CLK) and 6-Series competitor. I think Lexus should make a GS coupe and slap the SC name on it
With the LF-LC it seems that Lexus wants to go after the S-Class coupe (CL), that new BMW 8-Series, Aston Martin DB9, Bentley Continental GT, Rolls-Royce Wraith and ect.
I always though of the SC as a E-Class coupe (CLK) and 6-Series competitor. I think Lexus should make a GS coupe and slap the SC name on it
With the LF-LC it seems that Lexus wants to go after the S-Class coupe (CL), that new BMW 8-Series, Aston Martin DB9, Bentley Continental GT, Rolls-Royce Wraith and ect.
http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...mparison-tests
This new SC/LF-LC will be back into that segment, MB SL/CL, BMW 6/8, Audi V8 R8......etc.
#172
Pole Position
Well who knows at this point.
#174
Forget turbocharged V6 and forget the IS F Coupe. 460 HP V8 RC F is coming!
https://www.clublexus.com/articles/i...8-rc-f-yay.php
Lexus RC Facts & Speculation:
IS & GS Based Coupe
3 Models/Engine Choices - 1 Hybrid, 2 Petrol
https://www.clublexus.com/articles/i...8-rc-f-yay.php
Lexus RC Facts & Speculation:
IS & GS Based Coupe
3 Models/Engine Choices - 1 Hybrid, 2 Petrol
- 2.5L? I4 220 HP? - 2AR-FXE?
- 3.5L V6 306 HP - 2GR-FSE?
- 5.0L? V8 460 HP - 2UR-GSE?
#175
As earlier stated, the 2UR-GSE V8 engine is to old and old fashioned to meet new emission standards in many countries. Besides that, I have driven both the IS-F, the lateset M5 V8 biturbo and Nissan GTR .The 2UR-GSE engine is like a decade after in almost everything except the noise. Lexus can`t compete with that engine. It will be game over from day one .
#176
Forget turbocharged V6 and forget the IS F Coupe. 460 HP V8 RC F is coming!
https://www.clublexus.com/articles/i...8-rc-f-yay.php
Lexus RC Facts & Speculation:
IS & GS Based Coupe
3 Models/Engine Choices - 1 Hybrid, 2 Petrol
Lexus RC Debut Timeline:
2013 Tokyo Motor Show:
RC 350 - Global
RC (300h?) Hybrid - Europe & Japan Only
2014 NAIAS Detroit:
RC F - 2014 NAIAS Detroit (Global)
https://www.clublexus.com/articles/i...8-rc-f-yay.php
Lexus RC Facts & Speculation:
IS & GS Based Coupe
3 Models/Engine Choices - 1 Hybrid, 2 Petrol
- 2.5L? I4 220 HP? - 2AR-FXE?
- 3.5L V6 306 HP - 2GR-FSE?
- 5.0L? V8 460 HP - 2UR-GSE?
Lexus RC Debut Timeline:
2013 Tokyo Motor Show:
RC 350 - Global
RC (300h?) Hybrid - Europe & Japan Only
2014 NAIAS Detroit:
RC F - 2014 NAIAS Detroit (Global)
#177
U.S. Market.....
2014 IS 350 Fsport + ML/Nav = $49,000.
It seems there will not be a coupe equivalent in the RC segment.
RC 350 (same motor as IS/GS but no FSport option?)
RC 350 F (elite motor thus pushing price tag at $70K or higher) 2013 ISF loaded is $66/67K.
My fear is popping for 2014 IS350Fsport now... spending $50K... and missing out on something special with the RC (base). The motor appears to be the same but the tech/interior may be worth the wait?
RC F is out of my price range just like the IS F so I'm not stressing that. If the RC 350 is going to be modeled after that LF-CC then that alone may be worth the wait.
2014 IS 350 Fsport + ML/Nav = $49,000.
It seems there will not be a coupe equivalent in the RC segment.
RC 350 (same motor as IS/GS but no FSport option?)
RC 350 F (elite motor thus pushing price tag at $70K or higher) 2013 ISF loaded is $66/67K.
My fear is popping for 2014 IS350Fsport now... spending $50K... and missing out on something special with the RC (base). The motor appears to be the same but the tech/interior may be worth the wait?
RC F is out of my price range just like the IS F so I'm not stressing that. If the RC 350 is going to be modeled after that LF-CC then that alone may be worth the wait.
#178
U.S. Market.....
2014 IS 350 Fsport + ML/Nav = $49,000.
It seems there will not be a coupe equivalent in the RC segment.
RC 350 (same motor as IS/GS but no FSport option?)
RC 350 F (elite motor thus pushing price tag at $70K or higher) 2013 ISF loaded is $66/67K.
My fear is popping for 2014 IS350Fsport now... spending $50K... and missing out on something special with the RC (base). The motor appears to be the same but the tech/interior may be worth the wait?
RC F is out of my price range just like the IS F so I'm not stressing that. If the RC 350 is going to be modeled after that LF-CC then that alone may be worth the wait.
2014 IS 350 Fsport + ML/Nav = $49,000.
It seems there will not be a coupe equivalent in the RC segment.
RC 350 (same motor as IS/GS but no FSport option?)
RC 350 F (elite motor thus pushing price tag at $70K or higher) 2013 ISF loaded is $66/67K.
My fear is popping for 2014 IS350Fsport now... spending $50K... and missing out on something special with the RC (base). The motor appears to be the same but the tech/interior may be worth the wait?
RC F is out of my price range just like the IS F so I'm not stressing that. If the RC 350 is going to be modeled after that LF-CC then that alone may be worth the wait.
#180