Official Lexus RC thread
08-12-13, 03:54 PM
#318
This is what I know about the RC and RC-F according to today's Lexus Product Council meeting:
- There will be a optional Carbon Fiber package ala E90 M3's could be equipped with them and were great sellers (for RC-F)
- Ventilated seats should be offered
- Priced base low 60's on up to low 70's packages for RC-F
- RC350 will bow first in third quarter of 2014 as a 2015 model
- RC200t will arrive after the RC350 (no word on RC-F arrival)
- There will be a optional Carbon Fiber package ala E90 M3's could be equipped with them and were great sellers (for RC-F)
- Ventilated seats should be offered
- Priced base low 60's on up to low 70's packages for RC-F
- RC350 will bow first in third quarter of 2014 as a 2015 model
- RC200t will arrive after the RC350 (no word on RC-F arrival)
08-12-13, 07:12 PM
#319
Pole Position
A low 60s-70s RC-F with a naturally aspirated V8 and it's attendant soundtrack would be an incredibly tempting option for performance enthusiasts who dislike M3/M4 going turbo.
08-12-13, 10:02 PM
#320
Lexus Test Driver
Great info. Thanks for posting! This was worth waiting for...
This is what I know about the RC and RC-F according to today's Lexus Product Council meeting:
- There will be a optional Carbon Fiber package ala E90 M3's could be equipped with them and were great sellers (for RC-F)
- Ventilated seats should be offered
- Priced base low 60's on up to low 70's packages for RC-F
- RC350 will bow first in third quarter of 2014 as a 2015 model
- RC200t will arrive after the RC350 (no word on RC-F arrival)
- There will be a optional Carbon Fiber package ala E90 M3's could be equipped with them and were great sellers (for RC-F)
- Ventilated seats should be offered
- Priced base low 60's on up to low 70's packages for RC-F
- RC350 will bow first in third quarter of 2014 as a 2015 model
- RC200t will arrive after the RC350 (no word on RC-F arrival)
08-13-13, 07:00 AM
#321
Lexus Test Driver
This is what I know about the RC and RC-F according to today's Lexus Product Council meeting:
- There will be a optional Carbon Fiber package ala E90 M3's could be equipped with them and were great sellers (for RC-F)
- Ventilated seats should be offered
- Priced base low 60's on up to low 70's packages for RC-F
- RC350 will bow first in third quarter of 2014 as a 2015 model
- RC200t will arrive after the RC350 (no word on RC-F arrival)
- There will be a optional Carbon Fiber package ala E90 M3's could be equipped with them and were great sellers (for RC-F)
- Ventilated seats should be offered
- Priced base low 60's on up to low 70's packages for RC-F
- RC350 will bow first in third quarter of 2014 as a 2015 model
- RC200t will arrive after the RC350 (no word on RC-F arrival)
Will the RC350 have an updated engine?
08-13-13, 12:13 PM
#324
08-13-13, 12:32 PM
#325
The 3.5L needs an 8AT and some massaging, perhaps ValveMatic, if it's to continue into 2015 and beyond. Don't forget that this basic block and design debuted in 2004 as a 2005 model (the Avalon). It's now basically a decade old, and hasn't really seen an update.
08-13-13, 01:27 PM
#328
for sure the rcf will be cheaper just like isf against competitors. that's always a great thing about lexus
08-13-13, 02:20 PM
#329
From my memory, the RS5 coupe max out at $88k with every available options, it does have 4WD hardwares and bigger 20" wheels that the M3 and RCF don't have.
To be fair, the DCT E92 M3 coupe max out at $80k, without any of the "Individual" options or M performance parts.
Yes the RCF will still have better value to continue the Lexus tradition.
Last edited by BNR34; 08-13-13 at 02:23 PM.
08-13-13, 02:36 PM
#330
Lexus Test Driver
RC-F should be a win considering it will have the V8 and potential lower pricing than the M4. The chassis of the GS/IS is solid baseline.
Few things that may potentially hurt the RC-F : if it has horrendous styling (not likely), price over 100k, lack of a DCT, lack of brand/model recognition bias.
Few things that may potentially hurt the RC-F : if it has horrendous styling (not likely), price over 100k, lack of a DCT, lack of brand/model recognition bias.