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Old Feb 14, 2014 | 09:23 PM
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I would be very happy with an RC Coupe with the F-Sport package that gives it better handling and makes it look more aggressive. I don't need an RC-F with a V-8. I hope this is true.
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Old Feb 14, 2014 | 09:59 PM
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I would be very happy with an RC Coupe with the F-Sport package that gives it better handling and makes it look more aggressive. I don't need an RC-F with a V-8. I hope this is true.
If Lexus can give the RC F-Sport somewhere in the 330 HP from the 3.5 Liter V6 then it would make the decision very easy as a compromise to getting the RC-F.
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Old Feb 15, 2014 | 03:12 AM
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Originally Posted by gemini1
What do you mean they don't know what they are talking about?
There are no V8 F-Sports. Many people still confuse an F-Sport line with the F.
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Old Feb 15, 2014 | 03:53 PM
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V8 will be exclusive to RC-F. Pretty sure this is a typo.

F-Sport will probably get the cool gauge though
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Old Feb 15, 2014 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by gemini1
What do you mean they don't know what they are talking about?
Edmunds hasn't corrected their typo...

They are claiming the new RC 350 F Sport will have a new 5.0 V8..

Was hoping they could have found a better way to separate IS F Sport vs IS F and the same will happen with RC F Sport and RC F...

They removed all the dashes and its messing with people's minds..!!

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Old Feb 15, 2014 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Z
Edmunds hasn't corrected their typo...

They are claiming the new RC 350 F Sport will have a new 5.0 V8..

Was hoping they could have found a better way to separate IS F Sport vs IS F and the same will happen with RC F Sport and RC F...

They removed all the dashes and its messing with people's minds..!!

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Old Feb 15, 2014 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Z
Edmunds hasn't corrected their typo...

They are claiming the new RC 350 F Sport will have a new 5.0 V8..

Was hoping they could have found a better way to separate IS F Sport vs IS F and the same will happen with RC F Sport and RC F...

They removed all the dashes and its messing with people's minds..!!

~ Joe Z
Time to get over it. There will be an RC350 Coupe, an RC350 Coupe with F-Sport package and same drivetrain, and an RC-F with a V8. It's that simple. Something for everyone.
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Old Feb 15, 2014 | 08:23 PM
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much like the IS.

IS 250, 350, Fsport, and IS-F
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Old Feb 15, 2014 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by dseag2
Time to get over it. There will be an RC350 Coupe, an RC350 Coupe with F-Sport package and same drivetrain, and an RC-F with a V8. It's that simple. Something for everyone.
I've been over it for years...

Now we wait for the GS F , to complete the GS 350 & GS F Sport line up..

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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by DOC4LEX
Correction guys actually their will be more on the list in terms of RC coupe's

RC200t this is new 2.0 Litre turbo engine from Lexus which will first power the Production NX and also the RC 500GT
RC300h the 2.5L Active Atkinson cycle hybrid shown shown at the Tokyo auto-show: F-sport
RC350 the 3.5L V6 the usual suspect : F-sport
and Final the RCF the 5.0L V8 monster coupe.

Hope it puts things more into perspective now
I read about this and yes its happening but i think the first two, the 2.0L turbo and the hybrid is not going to be available in the US. The 2L turbo is gonna be available in Australia and the hybrid in Europe. At lease thats where the trademarks has been approved. US only has RC 350, 350fsport and F
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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by NYKnick101
I read about this and yes its happening but i think the first two, the 2.0L turbo and the hybrid is not going to be available in the US. The 2L turbo is gonna be available in Australia and the hybrid in Europe. At lease thats where the trademarks has been approved. US only has RC 350, 350fsport and F
Turbo and Hybrid will certainly be in Australia, both of them... Same goes for Europe.

US will likely get 2.0t as well, and hybrid when the price of gas goes up again.
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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by spwolf
Turbo and Hybrid will certainly be in Australia, both of them... Same goes for Europe.

US will likely get 2.0t as well, and hybrid when the price of gas goes up again.
I agree, since they plan to sell 2000 a month.
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Old Feb 17, 2014 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Z
I've been over it for years...

Now we wait for the GS F , to complete the GS 350 & GS F Sport line up..

Yes, and the wait for the GS F has been longer than an elephant's gestation period.
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Old Feb 17, 2014 | 07:09 PM
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This is taken right from a Lexus press release that is on their website:

More Lexus RC Coupe to Love - F SPORT to be Revealed at Geneva International Motor Show

 RC F GT3 Racing Concept Debuts

 Lexus Press Conference March 4

GENEVA - Feb. 13, 2014 – Enthusiasts who want a sportier and more aggressive new RC 350
coupe will be excited to know the 2015 RC 350 F SPORT will debut at the Geneva International Motor
Show.
The RC 350 F SPORT will feature enhanced driving dynamics in addition to exclusive exterior
and interior design features. This new model completes the RC model range which includes the sporty
RC 350 and RC F performance coupe with more than 450 horsepower.
Lexus will introduce the RC 350 F SPORT at a press conference on March 4, at 8:45 a.m.
Central European Time at Palexpo’s hall 4, stand number 4211.
In addition, the RC F GT3 racing concept will be revealed. This concept signals Lexus’ intent to
enter the GT3 racing series.
Other vehicles on display in the Lexus space include the all-new RC F and the 2014 CT 200h
F SPORT with new spindle grille.
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Old Feb 18, 2014 | 12:47 AM
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Do people get confused with BMW's M models and M performance or sport or line... whatever the name?
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