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Old 11-04-13, 08:17 AM
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Nope. It's production version. Already displayed on Lexus international website.
Old 11-04-13, 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by alexlude

The side remind me of Maserati GT
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Old 11-04-13, 08:41 AM
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This is a LARGE coupe.

Its longer, higher and wider than the new BMW 4 Series, which itself is big already.

***************** RC 350*** RC 300h
Length / in.*** 184.8*** 184.8
Height/ in.*** 54.9*** 54.9
Width / in.*** 72.4*** 72.4
Wheelbase/ in.*** 107.5*** 107.5
Seating capacity******* persons*** 4*** 4
Engine type*** 3.5L Gasoline*** 2.5L HV

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Old 11-04-13, 08:49 AM
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rear end is already gorgeous, the more I look at the front end the more I like it. Cannot wait to see F Sport and F variants
Old 11-04-13, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by grabber2
The side remind me of Maserati GT
I agree... Rear also looks similar.
GranTurismo is one of my Favorite designs.
Old 11-04-13, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Individual
Wow, it's nice to see the production(near-production?) photos release! I'm relieved to say that I am pleased with the design. The front end didn't win me over the first glance, but the more I look at it, the more I like it. The side profile is to die for, it's very attractive. I hope I can convince the wifey to get this over the CT.
this is a production car.. only variations would be equipment, maybe wheels and regional differences.
Old 11-04-13, 09:10 AM
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Did a quick and dirty photoshop of the IS F-Sport grille on the front of the RC. I think it looks better than the stock grille, whose strong vertical slats reminds me a bit of Lincoln's design style.
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Old 11-04-13, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by abcsoup
Did a quick and dirty photoshop of the IS F-Sport grille on the front of the RC. I think it looks better than the stock grille, whose strong vertical slats reminds me a bit of Lincoln's design style.
Thanks for the photoshop, I would definitely choose the F sport.
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The car is growing on me; a lot better than the 3IS IMO. Can't say its my cup of tea yet.

Those rear black vents look like cheap, black plastic; i would have prefer just having openings instead of a grill on them. The spindle grill still hasn't grown on me yet, so i guess im bias against the front.
Old 11-04-13, 09:35 AM
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Am I the only one who can't really stand that grille? We've been used to horizontal slates but the RC is vertical and damn, it's HUGE.

I'd go all the way with the F Sport in this particular model.
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Originally Posted by grabber2
The side remind me of Maserati GT
that's it.

Originally Posted by RNM GS3
This is a LARGE coupe.

Its longer, higher and wider than the new BMW 4 Series, which itself is big already.

RC 350
Length 184.8
Height 54.9
Width 72.4
Wheelbase 107.5
comparing to another popular coupe, the G37, we see the RC is a bit longer and wider but with a MUCH shorter wheelbase

Length 183.1
Width 71.8
Height 54.8
Wheelbase 112.2 in
Old 11-04-13, 09:49 AM
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those headlights are bad ***...
Old 11-04-13, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by testmetest
So this is the RC350. How do we know there is an RCF coming (as oppose to an RC350 F-sport)? And if there is an RC F coming, is there any indication when?
We know so well the RC-F is coming that we even know Lexus isn't making a 3rd gen IS-F.
Old 11-04-13, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by gengar
We know so well the RC-F is coming that we even know Lexus isn't making a 3rd gen IS-F.
3rd gen? i didn't know they made a second gen.

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