not a big fan of RC
02-15-14, 03:48 PM
#1
not a big fan of RC
the car looks great, but i'm not a big fan of an entirely new model with the dated powertrain from other existing models. at least give us a turbo 3.5 V6 or a dual clutch tranny or something new. basically a two door IS with the same powertrain sells for $5k more
02-20-14, 06:34 PM
#5
Just be happy Lexus has a physical coupe coming in less than a year and not just talk.
As to the powertrains, we're roughly 1 1/2 to 2 years away from the next generation. Puts everything right in line with the 250/350 being a decade old.
TTV6 and TTV8 will be here soon enough as reported
As to the powertrains, we're roughly 1 1/2 to 2 years away from the next generation. Puts everything right in line with the 250/350 being a decade old.
TTV6 and TTV8 will be here soon enough as reported
02-24-14, 02:28 PM
#7
Just be happy Lexus has a physical coupe coming in less than a year and not just talk.
As to the powertrains, we're roughly 1 1/2 to 2 years away from the next generation. Puts everything right in line with the 250/350 being a decade old.
TTV6 and TTV8 will be here soon enough as reported
As to the powertrains, we're roughly 1 1/2 to 2 years away from the next generation. Puts everything right in line with the 250/350 being a decade old.
TTV6 and TTV8 will be here soon enough as reported
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02-25-14, 12:49 AM
#8
As long as the RC350 model produces around 350 horsepower I think that's about right, however a 2.5L-3.5L TT V6 that slots below the RC-F would be welcome. I know that isn't coming but it would be more appropriate. I'd love to see the RC-200 or whatever it will be called with the 2.5L turbo four cylinder slotted below the RC350.
As for transmissions, though, while I'd love to see a true 6-speed manual I know that won't happen. I did, however, fully expect to see Lexus offer a dual-clutch manual transmission on their first real performance luxury coupe in years. The RC-F not having a dual-clutch transmission is even more eyebrow-raising since Lexus had a clean sheet for this design.
As for transmissions, though, while I'd love to see a true 6-speed manual I know that won't happen. I did, however, fully expect to see Lexus offer a dual-clutch manual transmission on their first real performance luxury coupe in years. The RC-F not having a dual-clutch transmission is even more eyebrow-raising since Lexus had a clean sheet for this design.
02-25-14, 10:05 AM
#9
I can care less about power... Wish they had these things [even IS'] in diesel in north america like Europe gets them.
We don't know much as-is, but they can spin it two ways. Make a powerful coupe with a powerful price, or make like the CT, and keep it cost-effective whilst reliable.
Who cares if the motor is 10 years old, like really, how does it affect your life?
Look at the 1UZ, its a motor that was near two decades old and it worked & was praised.
Look at the early 3GS, GS300 motors with gumming up, last thing they need is more ****-ups on a new model.
If anything play around with the cams/timing to give it more pep for the 350 version, and leave the 250 with the '10 yr old motor'... simply aimed for better fuel econ [assuming a hybrid isn't coming out].
We don't know much as-is, but they can spin it two ways. Make a powerful coupe with a powerful price, or make like the CT, and keep it cost-effective whilst reliable.
Who cares if the motor is 10 years old, like really, how does it affect your life?
Look at the 1UZ, its a motor that was near two decades old and it worked & was praised.
Look at the early 3GS, GS300 motors with gumming up, last thing they need is more ****-ups on a new model.
If anything play around with the cams/timing to give it more pep for the 350 version, and leave the 250 with the '10 yr old motor'... simply aimed for better fuel econ [assuming a hybrid isn't coming out].
02-25-14, 10:43 AM
#10
can you elaborate more on that? 1 or 2 years away from which generator of what model? GS and IS both just redesigned, and for mid-cycle refresh they usually only do cosmetic stuff. we're looking at at least 5 more years before a new motor is introduced for Lexus sport sedan lineup
02-26-14, 08:19 AM
#13
I love traditional stick transmissions more, personally but this is the standard the performance car world is moving to, save for a few specialty models like the Corvette and Viper.
Last edited by KahnBB6; 02-26-14 at 08:23 AM.
02-26-14, 09:59 AM
#14
why would you want to pay more for a car with dual clutch which is less reliable vs a proven transmission from the ISF, and still have the same shift times? Sounds like its for status despite the shift times and performance are the same. Why pay more for the same performance and less reliability? Those DCT are $3k+ options, require special transmission fluid, need as much fluid as the engine itself, and need changing every time the oil is changed or sometimes more often. Driving up the cost for no gains in performance other than to say yea its a DC.
02-26-14, 11:14 AM
#15
why would you want to pay more for a car with dual clutch which is less reliable vs a proven transmission from the ISF, and still have the same shift times? Sounds like its for status despite the shift times and performance are the same. Why pay more for the same performance and less reliability? Those DCT are $3k+ options, require special transmission fluid, need as much fluid as the engine itself, and need changing every time the oil is changed or sometimes more often. Driving up the cost for no gains in performance other than to say yea its a DC.
with your knowledge, technology should never need to be evolve. the old 4 speed auto works just as fine when it came out, so why bother with the 6 speed auto? at least for me, if i pay the kind of money for a Lexus that's comparable to BMW or Audi counterparts, i want to have the up to date drivetrain in my Lexus, not because anything wrong with the old tech, but why paying the same $$$ for old stuff.