Official Lexus RC thread
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That comment caught me by surprise, because owning a 2nd generation IS350 I know that the low end acceleration from 0 to 40 (~1st gear) is probably the biggest strength for this car, provided that traction controls are turned off (pedal dance for '06, trac off button for 07+).
Hell, even against its competitors the IS350's 0 to 40 acceleration still remains supreme. The 335i beats it to 60 only because the 335i's 40 to 60 acceleration is stronger (as is all subsequent acceleration).
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They've already said that the RC350/300h would be released late 2014. We can presume the RC-F would be released a short time after that. They may announce the F-Sport versions at Detroit too, in which case we'll expect those to be released at the same time as the base RC350/300h models.
And the RC really shouldn't be compared with the 2 series; it's a different class size-wise and interior spec-wise. It's target is the 4 series/A5.
And the RC really shouldn't be compared with the 2 series; it's a different class size-wise and interior spec-wise. It's target is the 4 series/A5.
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.
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The nike swoosh headlights look less like lightning bolts. I like it. Looks like they rounded out the bumper inserts, so the light reflects off a more curved angle instead of the sharper angle on the is350.
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You guys have more understanding than I do. I'm seeing nothing but horrific styling here...
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In discussion we thought the design might be "polarizing" to many..... Either love it or hate it.
I love it!
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I have a feeling the ISF will be back after a year or 2... They probably pushed back the release of it due to working on the RCF/GSF. Mark templin has already stated he wants more true F models in the Lexus lineup.
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My only thought is the IS F is delayed until the new engines come. The RC F is coming with the same tuned 5.0 from 2007 technically…..
I do go with most here that it seems to be a non-brainer to just have an IS F and RC F at the same time. The Germans are hell bent on shoving M/AMG/RS down all our throats..and its tasty
I do go with most here that it seems to be a non-brainer to just have an IS F and RC F at the same time. The Germans are hell bent on shoving M/AMG/RS down all our throats..and its tasty
My only thought is the IS F is delayed until the new engines come. The RC F is coming with the same tuned 5.0 from 2007 technically…..
I do go with most here that it seems to be a non-brainer to just have an IS F and RC F at the same time. The Germans are hell bent on shoving M/AMG/RS down all our throats..and its tasty
I do go with most here that it seems to be a non-brainer to just have an IS F and RC F at the same time. The Germans are hell bent on shoving M/AMG/RS down all our throats..and its tasty
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