View Poll Results: Which new model will debut at the 2014 LA Auto Show in November?
GS F
22
36.67%
TX
2
3.33%
RC variant (convertible or 4 door coupe)
14
23.33%
CT sedan
2
3.33%
5LS
6
10.00%
3SC
3
5.00%
3IS F
2
3.33%
4RX
8
13.33%
2LFA
0
0%
2CT
0
0%
4LX
0
0%
2HS
1
1.67%
Other
0
0%
Voters: 60. You may not vote on this poll
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Yep... especially European press... literally all of them said 700lbs difference between M4 and RC-F.
Lexus Creates Virtual Reality RC F Simulator
Lexus has created a virtual RC F simulator using the Oculus Rift headset — here’s a look at the video experience in stereo:
The RC F Rift simulator will be playable at upcoming auto shows, beginning at the Orange County Auto Show this week. There will also be stops at SEMA & the LA Auto Show in November.
http://lexusenthusiast.com/2014/10/0...c-f-simulator/
PETRONAS TOM’S Lexus RC F Wins Super GT Round 7
The PETRONAS TOM’S racing team of Kazuki Nakajima & James Rossiter have won the Super GT Round 6 GT500 class in the #36 Lexus RC F. The race took place at the Chang International Circuit in Thailand.
This is the second round in a row that the PETRONAS TOM’S racing team have won.
Here are highlights from the race courtesy of the Super GT Youtube channel:
The KeePer’s TOM’S RC F team of Daisuke Ito & Andrea Caldarelli were the next highest Lexus team at fifth place.
The first place finish today has put the PETRONAS TOM’S team at the top of the season standings, followed by the KeePer TOM’S team in second overall. Only one point separates the two teams.
The next Super GT race will be October 5th in Thailand.
This is the second round in a row that the PETRONAS TOM’S racing team have won.
Here are highlights from the race courtesy of the Super GT Youtube channel:
The KeePer’s TOM’S RC F team of Daisuke Ito & Andrea Caldarelli were the next highest Lexus team at fifth place.
The first place finish today has put the PETRONAS TOM’S team at the top of the season standings, followed by the KeePer TOM’S team in second overall. Only one point separates the two teams.
The next Super GT race will be October 5th in Thailand.
http://lexusenthusiast.com/2014/10/0...er-gt-round-7/
Lexus To Build Modified RC F with Help from Instagram Followers
Lexus USA is tapping its Instagram followers to decide how an RC F will be modified for this year’s SEMA auto show in Las Vegas:
1) Drift – Rear drive and V8, the RC F was basically built to get sideways. Should we strip it out, cage it, and let it realize its destiny?
2) VIP – Some would say it’s ludicrous to get low and plush with a car like the RC F, but when’s the last time you cared what others said?
3) Track – Do we create a more intense version of the RC F by adding a few hp, tightening up the suspension, and making this coupe even stickier?
To vote, leave a comment on this Instagram photo with your choice — my unscientific calculation puts #3 in the lead, which would be my choice as well.
2) VIP – Some would say it’s ludicrous to get low and plush with a car like the RC F, but when’s the last time you cared what others said?
3) Track – Do we create a more intense version of the RC F by adding a few hp, tightening up the suspension, and making this coupe even stickier?
To vote, leave a comment on this Instagram photo with your choice — my unscientific calculation puts #3 in the lead, which would be my choice as well.
Rocket Bunny Lexus RC F SPORT Coming to SEMA
Japanese tuner Miura from TRA Kyoto will be developing a Rocket Bunny Lexus RC F SPORT for SEMA this year, and has released the image above as a teaser of things to come.
(Can’t wait to see this car — Miura-san has a unique way of doing things, I recommend everyone read this profile over at Speedhunters to learn more TRA Kyoto.)
(Can’t wait to see this car — Miura-san has a unique way of doing things, I recommend everyone read this profile over at Speedhunters to learn more TRA Kyoto.)
Create Virtual Lexus RC F with New Augmented Reality App
Lexus Japan has released a very cool augmented reality app featuring the RC F GT500 — here’s how it works:
The required app for your smartphone is called DAUB, and it’s available for both iOS & Android devices — you also need to download & print this PDF.
I tried it out with my daughter, and we were amazed with the results:
This is a lot of fun, and I recommend it highly — we played with the app for an hour racing our virtual cars.
http://lexusenthusiast.com/2014/10/0...d-reality-app/
Lexus RC F Convertible Announced at Dealer Meeting?
Autoguide is reporting that an RC F convertible was announced at the Lexus USA National Dealer Meeting in Los Angeles this month:
News of the new model was announced at the recent Lexus USA National Dealer Meeting in Los Angeles where the brand also celebrated its 25th anniversary a source, who wishes to remain anonymous, has revealed to AutoGuide.
There was apparently no mention of a standard RC convertible, but such a model seems like a safe bet if this rumor is indeed correct.
Autoguide also reports that the GS F high-performance sedan was confirmed at the dealer meeting:
In addition, Lexus confirmed a GS F model is on its way, with styling borrowed from the RC F, as well as the car’s signature tailpipes. That model is expected to make use of the same 5.0-liter V8 engine with close to 500 hp.
(Worth pointing out that the above rendering is from photchopper X-Tomi, and not an official photo of the RC F convertible.)
News of the new model was announced at the recent Lexus USA National Dealer Meeting in Los Angeles where the brand also celebrated its 25th anniversary a source, who wishes to remain anonymous, has revealed to AutoGuide.
There was apparently no mention of a standard RC convertible, but such a model seems like a safe bet if this rumor is indeed correct.
Autoguide also reports that the GS F high-performance sedan was confirmed at the dealer meeting:
In addition, Lexus confirmed a GS F model is on its way, with styling borrowed from the RC F, as well as the car’s signature tailpipes. That model is expected to make use of the same 5.0-liter V8 engine with close to 500 hp.
(Worth pointing out that the above rendering is from photchopper X-Tomi, and not an official photo of the RC F convertible.)
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First Photos of the Lexus RC F CCS-R Race Car
The very first photos of the Lexus RC F CCS-R race car have been posted by Japanese website Response.
There are no solid details quite yet, but Lexus F chief engineer Yukihiro Yaguchi did discuss the track-optimized RC F with Motoring Australia.
Yaguchi confirmed the two RC Fs would share the same engine and eight-speed automatic transmission and the same outputs. If it follows the example of the IS F CCS-R, then the RC F version will be considerably lightened, have bigger brakes and substantial suspension tuning capability for motorsport.
“The CCS-R will carry over the stock engine and transmission and basically be suited for track driving, but for someone to be able to hop in and drive quite easily and be able to get comfortable.”
There are no solid details quite yet, but Lexus F chief engineer Yukihiro Yaguchi did discuss the track-optimized RC F with Motoring Australia.
Yaguchi confirmed the two RC Fs would share the same engine and eight-speed automatic transmission and the same outputs. If it follows the example of the IS F CCS-R, then the RC F version will be considerably lightened, have bigger brakes and substantial suspension tuning capability for motorsport.
“The CCS-R will carry over the stock engine and transmission and basically be suited for track driving, but for someone to be able to hop in and drive quite easily and be able to get comfortable.”
Video: Motor Trend Compares the Lexus RC F & BMW M4
Motor Trend has published a new video comparing the Lexus RC F & BMW M4, and it’s fantastic from start to finish.
(Hard to fault anything in this video — it’s very matter-of-fact and even-handed. Really, the differences between the two cars seem so small, and that’s a victory for Lexus if you ask me.)
(Hard to fault anything in this video — it’s very matter-of-fact and even-handed. Really, the differences between the two cars seem so small, and that’s a victory for Lexus if you ask me.)
http://lexusenthusiast.com/2014/10/3...s-rc-f-bmw-m4/
