Official Lexus RC thread
07-15-13, 12:32 PM
#16
Lexus Test Driver
To my eye, the entire car looks a bit smaller than the IS, making me think maybe "RC" instead (?)...
I really hope that it pumps out enough power to compete with the upcoming BMW M4...
07-15-13, 12:43 PM
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07-15-13, 12:48 PM
#20
Pole Position
Hmm. Maybe if I put off my new car purchase for a year and wait for the GS-based RC coupe...
07-15-13, 12:54 PM
#22
Those definitely look like pics of an ISF coupe based on the 3IS platform... probably called the RC-F if prior rumors hold to be true. I think it's going to look really sharp. As cool as this car will be in coupe format, I'm still hoping the Lexus makes something for those of us that prefer/need 4 doors though. A GS-F is what I'm looking for!
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07-15-13, 01:08 PM
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It's odd that they would release an F variant of either the IS or GS without launching a base coupe ahead of time, no? Based on the fenders and exhaust, I agree with the previous posters that this may very well be the rumored RC-F
07-15-13, 01:39 PM
#28
The pursuit of F
Agreed. It looks identical, from the gauge cluster housing, to the NAV screen and the silver trim that goes across the dash, to the console design, remote touch, shifter...
So far:
Interior: 99.9% same dash as the IS
Engine: we can expect the IS/GS 3.5L V6 hopefully with more than 306 hp (RC 350 was trademarked as well as RC F a few months back). As for the "F" engine, who knows between turbocharged V6 or upgraded 5.0L V8.
Exterior front: Looks like it is its own
Exterior rear: GS-based tail lamps (but could be part of the camouflage...)
So far:
Interior: 99.9% same dash as the IS
Engine: we can expect the IS/GS 3.5L V6 hopefully with more than 306 hp (RC 350 was trademarked as well as RC F a few months back). As for the "F" engine, who knows between turbocharged V6 or upgraded 5.0L V8.
Exterior front: Looks like it is its own
Exterior rear: GS-based tail lamps (but could be part of the camouflage...)
07-15-13, 01:43 PM
#30
Yeah this could also be the new GS based F coupe too. Tailights are from the GS, headlights are more similar to GS than 3rd IS. Wheelbase and width of the car also seemed to be larger than the IS. Those are some massive rear fender flares. I love it!!
