Official Lexus RC thread
12-21-13, 02:53 PM
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M3 / M4 chassis is said to have 50% unique parts in comparison to standard F30 / F32.
You can see most of the features / specs here:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=923203
They've already done high power, high reving NA motors. But that's like saying why can't Lexus match their entry level 4 cylinder without doing having to do a new 2.0t. Let's appreciate what both are doing.
New M3/ M4 will be beasts and hopefully the RC-F equally impresses.
You can see most of the features / specs here:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=923203
They've already done high power, high reving NA motors. But that's like saying why can't Lexus match their entry level 4 cylinder without doing having to do a new 2.0t. Let's appreciate what both are doing.
New M3/ M4 will be beasts and hopefully the RC-F equally impresses.
Like with all Toyota engines (except for a few) it's designed for a smooth and as much wide power band as possible.
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12-21-13, 02:55 PM
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12-21-13, 03:12 PM
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12-21-13, 04:06 PM
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In a straight line, I would bet on the M4, turbo car is usually quicker then NA. Look at the 458 vs. 12C.
12-21-13, 11:56 PM
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12-22-13, 06:11 AM
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12-22-13, 10:18 AM
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12-22-13, 02:21 PM
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No need for reliability or handling when you can win the traffic light wars! As long as the engine lets go AFTER the drag race is over, it's fine 
That seems to be all anyone cares about these days unfortunately; doesn't matter if it handles like a turd, as long as it has traction off the line and gets to 60 quicker than anyone else.
That seems to be all anyone cares about these days unfortunately; doesn't matter if it handles like a turd, as long as it has traction off the line and gets to 60 quicker than anyone else.
12-22-13, 05:38 PM
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No need for reliability or handling when you can win the traffic light wars! As long as the engine lets go AFTER the drag race is over, it's fine
That seems to be all anyone cares about these days unfortunately; doesn't matter if it handles like a turd, as long as it has traction off the line and gets to 60 quicker than anyone else.
That seems to be all anyone cares about these days unfortunately; doesn't matter if it handles like a turd, as long as it has traction off the line and gets to 60 quicker than anyone else.
12-23-13, 09:35 AM
#1513
No need for reliability or handling when you can win the traffic light wars! As long as the engine lets go AFTER the drag race is over, it's fine
That seems to be all anyone cares about these days unfortunately; doesn't matter if it handles like a turd, as long as it has traction off the line and gets to 60 quicker than anyone else.
That seems to be all anyone cares about these days unfortunately; doesn't matter if it handles like a turd, as long as it has traction off the line and gets to 60 quicker than anyone else.
In reality, BRZ and FRS sell like crazy, despite low specs in both handling and 0-60.
It is all about having fun and thats what got them all the mag awards and sales.
12-23-13, 12:30 PM
#1514
http://www.pressroom.lexus.com/relea...in+the+red.htm
TORRANCE, Calif. – Dec. 23, 2013 – Not even Rudolph’s nose can compare to the striking red paint on the all-new RC Coupe. A more dynamic red exterior paint color is made brighter and with more contrast thanks to an entirely new painting process, using a two-color base of both silver and red. The shiny and bright RC coupe is set to launch in 2014.
The luminous red paint is achieved through a meticulous paint process using four base coats of paint which are then baked twice. Layers of colored and clear coating are used to control some of the color’s reflections and establish a balance between the brightness and depth – two elements that traditionally work against each other.
• For the red exterior, the factory starts with a base coat of silver and then applies a clear coat.
• Then, the clear coat is covered by a translucent red coat, which is then topped with another clear coat.
• The four coats of paint are baked twice to set the color.
As a result, light hitting the paint reflects off the red layer and also off the silver layer below, which adds depth and a metallic highlight to the red coloration. Prior to this new, two-color base process, the factory used base coats with the same color tone (red and red).
The all-new RC Coupe was unveiled at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show and will be on display at the Lexus space at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
TORRANCE, Calif. – Dec. 23, 2013 – Not even Rudolph’s nose can compare to the striking red paint on the all-new RC Coupe. A more dynamic red exterior paint color is made brighter and with more contrast thanks to an entirely new painting process, using a two-color base of both silver and red. The shiny and bright RC coupe is set to launch in 2014.
The luminous red paint is achieved through a meticulous paint process using four base coats of paint which are then baked twice. Layers of colored and clear coating are used to control some of the color’s reflections and establish a balance between the brightness and depth – two elements that traditionally work against each other.
• For the red exterior, the factory starts with a base coat of silver and then applies a clear coat.
• Then, the clear coat is covered by a translucent red coat, which is then topped with another clear coat.
• The four coats of paint are baked twice to set the color.
As a result, light hitting the paint reflects off the red layer and also off the silver layer below, which adds depth and a metallic highlight to the red coloration. Prior to this new, two-color base process, the factory used base coats with the same color tone (red and red).
The all-new RC Coupe was unveiled at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show and will be on display at the Lexus space at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
12-24-13, 06:06 AM
#1515
http://www.pressroom.lexus.com/relea...in+the+red.htm
TORRANCE, Calif. – Dec. 23, 2013 – Not even Rudolph’s nose can compare to the striking red paint on the all-new RC Coupe. A more dynamic red exterior paint color is made brighter and with more contrast thanks to an entirely new painting process, using a two-color base of both silver and red. The shiny and bright RC coupe is set to launch in 2014.
The luminous red paint is achieved through a meticulous paint process using four base coats of paint which are then baked twice. Layers of colored and clear coating are used to control some of the color’s reflections and establish a balance between the brightness and depth – two elements that traditionally work against each other.
• For the red exterior, the factory starts with a base coat of silver and then applies a clear coat.
• Then, the clear coat is covered by a translucent red coat, which is then topped with another clear coat.
• The four coats of paint are baked twice to set the color.
As a result, light hitting the paint reflects off the red layer and also off the silver layer below, which adds depth and a metallic highlight to the red coloration. Prior to this new, two-color base process, the factory used base coats with the same color tone (red and red).
The all-new RC Coupe was unveiled at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show and will be on display at the Lexus space at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
TORRANCE, Calif. – Dec. 23, 2013 – Not even Rudolph’s nose can compare to the striking red paint on the all-new RC Coupe. A more dynamic red exterior paint color is made brighter and with more contrast thanks to an entirely new painting process, using a two-color base of both silver and red. The shiny and bright RC coupe is set to launch in 2014.
The luminous red paint is achieved through a meticulous paint process using four base coats of paint which are then baked twice. Layers of colored and clear coating are used to control some of the color’s reflections and establish a balance between the brightness and depth – two elements that traditionally work against each other.
• For the red exterior, the factory starts with a base coat of silver and then applies a clear coat.
• Then, the clear coat is covered by a translucent red coat, which is then topped with another clear coat.
• The four coats of paint are baked twice to set the color.
As a result, light hitting the paint reflects off the red layer and also off the silver layer below, which adds depth and a metallic highlight to the red coloration. Prior to this new, two-color base process, the factory used base coats with the same color tone (red and red).
The all-new RC Coupe was unveiled at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show and will be on display at the Lexus space at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
