Official Lexus RC thread
01-08-14, 01:55 PM
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Amazing Pictures today...!!! 
From the Launch of the 08' IS-F... They are indeed functional as they extract excess heat from the engine bay... (While Driving)
"The Lexus IS F's wedge-like profile is accentuated by functional front fender air outlets with lower edges that transition into larger rocker panels and continue as a character line into the rear bumper. The front fenders wear a discrete silver, black and blue "F" marque."
Everything on this RC F will be functional... The hood vent testing is straight off the CCS-R and the active rear wing is a spin on the LFA technology..
~ Joe Z
Does anybody know if the fender vent is functional this time around or merely cosmetic? I assume the hood vent will be to draw hot air. I'm hoping it's not cosmetic either. Does anybody know if the rear has a functional diffuser or is that cosmetic too?
"The Lexus IS F's wedge-like profile is accentuated by functional front fender air outlets with lower edges that transition into larger rocker panels and continue as a character line into the rear bumper. The front fenders wear a discrete silver, black and blue "F" marque."
Everything on this RC F will be functional... The hood vent testing is straight off the CCS-R and the active rear wing is a spin on the LFA technology..
~ Joe Z
I am sure the production car will be back on regular springs with higher ride height.
01-08-14, 02:01 PM
#1638
they did the same trickery when introducing the SC430...using spacers on the wheels to indicate a wider/more flushed setup when in fact, it was sunken.
anywho, even if it is raised a bit for production, nothing a set of aftermarket springs/coilovers can't fix
and found that out a bit after Joe-Z, thanks for the source on the IS-F vent
01-08-14, 02:07 PM
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01-08-14, 02:16 PM
#1644
M4:
3,300lbs
425 hp
406 lb-ft of torque
RC F
? lbs
~460 hp
~400 lb-ft of torque
Weight will be key for the RC F...I hope they can keep it around 3,500 lbs or less. Still waiting for official power numbers too, but at least we know the Lexus will have a significant horsepower advantage.
3,300lbs
425 hp
406 lb-ft of torque
RC F
? lbs
~460 hp
~400 lb-ft of torque
Weight will be key for the RC F...I hope they can keep it around 3,500 lbs or less. Still waiting for official power numbers too, but at least we know the Lexus will have a significant horsepower advantage.
01-08-14, 02:25 PM
#1646
Different level of cars bro, even though is from the same company.
If the IS-F didn't have coilover, the RC-F won't either.
The LFA also have carbon rotor, equal length headers, leather wrapped dash.............do you see any of that on any other Lexus other then the LS600 having a leather wrapped dash?
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01-08-14, 02:45 PM
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I think Lexus needs to take my money now...
Looks fantastic, and I definitely think the grille is much better proportioned on the F than the standard RC. I'm curious as to whether they will offer an F-Sport version to bridge the two versions.
Looks fantastic, and I definitely think the grille is much better proportioned on the F than the standard RC. I'm curious as to whether they will offer an F-Sport version to bridge the two versions.