Awd & rwd?
02-24-14, 12:11 PM
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Awd & rwd?
I've looked and looked and can't find out if the new RC Coupe will be offered in AWD. I obviously know the F will only be RWD but the standard and F sport was wondering. Anyone know? Thanks. 
02-24-14, 01:26 PM
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"The RC coupe will be offered in rear wheel drive and all-weather drive (AWD), however availability will vary by market."
What is not perfectly clear is will the RC 350 AWD get the same 8-speed automatic transmission that the RWD will get. On the IS and the GS the AWD variant settles for a 6-speed.
See Press Release:
http://pressroom.lexus.com/releases/...motor+show.htm
What is not perfectly clear is will the RC 350 AWD get the same 8-speed automatic transmission that the RWD will get. On the IS and the GS the AWD variant settles for a 6-speed.
See Press Release:
http://pressroom.lexus.com/releases/...motor+show.htm
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02-24-14, 02:33 PM
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Yeah, like with the '12 Infiniti G37coupe i got - in the last few years in the NorthEast (NY/NJ) you can only get the G37xS (Sport w/ AWD) which has a rediculous ride height.
I hope that -
1.) They offer the RWD F-Sport.
2.) If not - That the AWD F-Sport comes with the 8 Speed Auto - And a reasonable ride height.
If not, that wouldn't be very enticing to me. The F-Sport setup with the Transmission is what i'd like. Preferably RWD.
You can get custom ordered RWD BMW and their AWD like Audi's have good stances.
I hope that -
1.) They offer the RWD F-Sport.
2.) If not - That the AWD F-Sport comes with the 8 Speed Auto - And a reasonable ride height.
If not, that wouldn't be very enticing to me. The F-Sport setup with the Transmission is what i'd like. Preferably RWD.
You can get custom ordered RWD BMW and their AWD like Audi's have good stances.
02-28-14, 01:49 PM
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My guess is the issue with vibration/wobble when lowering an AWD Lexus? I'm with you on that ... Though by the pics, that RC f-sport looks to have very little wheel gap - just right for my taste.
02-28-14, 07:53 PM
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03-03-14, 09:48 AM
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TRUE STATEMENT! but I see the RC as a performance/sports car where the majority of the population of owners will do some sort of modification to their car including lowering. With an AWD RC, I see the same issues/threads being started compared to people have with the IS/GS awd owners. If it has an F-Sport line, then you can probably guarantee it will be modified in some way shape or form.
03-05-14, 12:33 PM
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If it's like the IS, it will be the same ride height, and in fact, ground clearance on the IS AWD is 0.2 inches lower than the RWD.
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Yup I looked at that. Guess I should have stated that I'm waiting to hear what will actually be offered in the US market in terms of packages/options. I haven't seen anything yet. RWD could be the only option until next year some time in the US.