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I see, I can't really tell if that is an F-sport...or IS-F. I can't see that Quad pipe. But if it is IS350. That is Very Impressive.
I know the V6 in the RX350 is very linear, and strong, but for it to be that strong ? hmmm very interesting
I have to say I love the sounds of the Stock RX350 engine at Maximum Rev line. It sounds almost like a Race car....LOLZ. I remember my wife was asking me "Why so loud ? I thought RX350 is supposed to be Quiet and Strong? But it sounds like it is running the Smoke out of it"
I replied "Honey, I Floored the pedal...and that means the car is Extremely good"
I know the V6 in the RX350 is very linear, and strong, but for it to be that strong ? hmmm very interesting
I have to say I love the sounds of the Stock RX350 engine at Maximum Rev line. It sounds almost like a Race car....LOLZ. I remember my wife was asking me "Why so loud ? I thought RX350 is supposed to be Quiet and Strong? But it sounds like it is running the Smoke out of it"
I replied "Honey, I Floored the pedal...and that means the car is Extremely good"
Last edited by Whitigir; Dec 10, 2013 at 08:17 AM.
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I see, I can't really tell if that is an F-sport...or IS-F. I can't see that Quad pipe. But if it is IS350. That is Very Impressive.
I know the V6 in the RX350 is very linear, and strong, but for it to be that strong ? hmmm very interesting
I have to say I love the sounds of the Stock RX350 engine at Maximum Rev line. It sounds almost like a Race car....LOLZ. I remember my wife was asking me "Why so loud ? I thought RX350 is supposed to be Quiet and Strong? But it sounds like it is running the Smoke out of it"
I replied "Honey, I Floored the pedal...and that means the car is Extremely good"
I know the V6 in the RX350 is very linear, and strong, but for it to be that strong ? hmmm very interesting
I have to say I love the sounds of the Stock RX350 engine at Maximum Rev line. It sounds almost like a Race car....LOLZ. I remember my wife was asking me "Why so loud ? I thought RX350 is supposed to be Quiet and Strong? But it sounds like it is running the Smoke out of it"
I replied "Honey, I Floored the pedal...and that means the car is Extremely good"
Although the 2GR is a little low on torque by today's standards, it'll do fine in the RC for now. FOR NOW lol.
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From: NY
Considering the fact that the IS350 out-slaloms the current 335i and both RCF and M4 are based on their respective IS and 3 series platforms, looks like a pretty good bet that the RC-F may be more than the M4 can handle.
The M4 is already operating from an inferior base platform compared to the RC-F (handling-wise). Now it remains to be seen how their respective powertrains stack up to each other : NA V8 vs turbo IL6.
The M4 is already operating from an inferior base platform compared to the RC-F (handling-wise). Now it remains to be seen how their respective powertrains stack up to each other : NA V8 vs turbo IL6.
as for the M4, i fully expect it to be a beast. you cant extrapolate the M4's performance from the 435i. the RCF may offer a better driving experience (NA V8 anyone?) but that's really what they should be targeting anyways, because the numbers will surely favor the M4.
the 335i/435i are artificially held back for the sake of the M3/M4. especially now that the M cars will also be turbo straight 6s. for example, AFAIK the 335i/435i still doesnt come with a LSD standard or even as an option. so its very possible that the RC350 drives better than the 435i, but the 4 series has received good reviews.
as for the M4, i fully expect it to be a beast. you cant extrapolate the M4's performance from the 435i. the RCF may offer a better driving experience (NA V8 anyone?) but that's really what they should be targeting anyways, because the numbers will surely favor the M4.
as for the M4, i fully expect it to be a beast. you cant extrapolate the M4's performance from the 435i. the RCF may offer a better driving experience (NA V8 anyone?) but that's really what they should be targeting anyways, because the numbers will surely favor the M4.
I see, I can't really tell if that is an F-sport...or IS-F. I can't see that Quad pipe. But if it is IS350. That is Very Impressive.
I know the V6 in the RX350 is very linear, and strong, but for it to be that strong ? hmmm very interesting
I have to say I love the sounds of the Stock RX350 engine at Maximum Rev line. It sounds almost like a Race car....LOLZ. I remember my wife was asking me "Why so loud ? I thought RX350 is supposed to be Quiet and Strong? But it sounds like it is running the Smoke out of it"
I replied "Honey, I Floored the pedal...and that means the car is Extremely good"
I know the V6 in the RX350 is very linear, and strong, but for it to be that strong ? hmmm very interesting
I have to say I love the sounds of the Stock RX350 engine at Maximum Rev line. It sounds almost like a Race car....LOLZ. I remember my wife was asking me "Why so loud ? I thought RX350 is supposed to be Quiet and Strong? But it sounds like it is running the Smoke out of it"
I replied "Honey, I Floored the pedal...and that means the car is Extremely good"
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Not really. The engines are in the same family, but the RX (& the ES and a bunch of other Toyotas) uses the 2GR-FE which is transverse mounted (since the RX is FWD basically). That engine is port injected and puts out 266 HP.
The IS350 uses the 2GR-FSE which is longitudinally mounted, has direct injection as well as port injection and puts out 305 HP. The engines have similarities but the engine in the IS & GS is different. The 2GR-FSE has been on the Ward's 10 Best Engines list for multiple years, the 2GR-FE never has.
The IS350 uses the 2GR-FSE which is longitudinally mounted, has direct injection as well as port injection and puts out 305 HP. The engines have similarities but the engine in the IS & GS is different. The 2GR-FSE has been on the Ward's 10 Best Engines list for multiple years, the 2GR-FE never has.
not the same engine at all. the rx one doesn't have direct injection and make noticeably less power
the is350 is very fast and it has a different engine. the one in rx350 and es350 is smooth and better gas mileage, but it has nothing against the is350
from lexus.com
is350 0-60 5.6
es350 0-60 7.1
rx350 0-60 7.7
es350 has better gas mileage, but it's very slow compared to the is350 (and 335i) when it comes to performance. i use es350 but it shares the same engine as rx350. that engine is not strong in terms of performance at all.
the is350 is very fast and it has a different engine. the one in rx350 and es350 is smooth and better gas mileage, but it has nothing against the is350
from lexus.com
is350 0-60 5.6
es350 0-60 7.1
rx350 0-60 7.7
es350 has better gas mileage, but it's very slow compared to the is350 (and 335i) when it comes to performance. i use es350 but it shares the same engine as rx350. that engine is not strong in terms of performance at all.
Last edited by rominl; Dec 10, 2013 at 12:26 PM.
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Even sounds exactly the same as my IS350;
Lexus Test Driver
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And the regular 268HP 2GR is stronger than what those figures suggest and it's velvety smooth.
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i have a feeling that nobody will get smarter on RC after reading past few pages of chat :-)
we should double focus on actual RC and RC-F in question here and not post pics and videos of some other cars.
we should double focus on actual RC and RC-F in question here and not post pics and videos of some other cars.
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not the same engine at all. the rx one doesn't have direct injection and make noticeably less power
the is350 is very fast and it has a different engine. the one in rx350 and es350 is smooth and better gas mileage, but it has nothing against the is350
from lexus.com
is350 0-60 5.6
es350 0-60 7.1
rx350 0-60 7.7
es350 has better gas mileage, but it's very slow compared to the is350 (and 335i) when it comes to performance. i use es350 but it shares the same engine as rx350. that engine is not strong in terms of performance at all.
the is350 is very fast and it has a different engine. the one in rx350 and es350 is smooth and better gas mileage, but it has nothing against the is350
from lexus.com
is350 0-60 5.6
es350 0-60 7.1
rx350 0-60 7.7
es350 has better gas mileage, but it's very slow compared to the is350 (and 335i) when it comes to performance. i use es350 but it shares the same engine as rx350. that engine is not strong in terms of performance at all.