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Old Feb 13, 2014 | 03:58 PM
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http://www.edmunds.com/car-news/2015...auto-show.html

I mean, if this is true,why buy RC F
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Old Feb 13, 2014 | 04:03 PM
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They don't know what they are talking about. No such thing as RC F-Sport, there is only RC and RC-F.
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Old Feb 13, 2014 | 04:21 PM
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The article specifies that it will be shown on geneva show which is in march..I hope for Lexus's sake it's wrong or a type error..
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Old Feb 13, 2014 | 05:21 PM
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They will be showing an RC 350 F-Sport at Geneva, but it won't have a V8 as the article suggests. They are just confused.

There will be three versions of the RC:

RC350 base, with 3.5 L V6
RC350 F-Sport with 3.5 L V6
RC-F with 5.0 L V8
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Old Feb 13, 2014 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by ThaDRD
They will be showing an RC 350 F-Sport at Geneva, but it won't have a V8 as the article suggests. They are just confused.

There will be three versions of the RC:

RC350 base, with 3.5 L V6
RC350 F-Sport with 3.5 L V6
RC-F with 5.0 L V8
I hope that's the case..Usually Edmund's article is dead on most of the time.Forgot to mention that RC Coupe is also available in Hybrid form.As I'm sure you and everyone on this forum already knows.
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Old Feb 13, 2014 | 06:14 PM
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Why is this even being discussed? its a typo and a big one for such a reputable sight.

Only the RC F will have a 5.0L V8

Everthing else will be 3.5L V6 in base and F-Sport guise, and future hybrid and turbo models
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Old Feb 13, 2014 | 08:24 PM
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Has anyone seen the resemblance to the late great Infinti G35 Coupe????
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Old Feb 13, 2014 | 09:54 PM
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Has anyone seen the resemblance to the late great Infinti G35 Coupe????
0 resemblance ... First time I've seen anyone say such a thing anywhere
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Old Feb 14, 2014 | 01:25 AM
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Originally Posted by SNiiP3R
They don't know what they are talking about. No such thing as RC F-Sport, there is only RC and RC-F.
Sure about that?

Lexus is debuting the RC 350 F-Sport at Geneva.

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

http://pressroom.lexus.com/releases/...motor+show.htm
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Old Feb 14, 2014 | 03:26 AM
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From: PublicRelations@toyota.ca
Subject: LEXUS AT THE 2014 GENEVA MOTOR SHOW | LEXUS AU SALON DE L?AUTO DE GENÈVE 2014

•First appearance of the new RC coupe with F SPORT package featuring exclusive design features and dynamic upgrades

•World premiere of the Lexus RC F GT3 concept to signal Lexus’ intention to enter GT3 sports car racing arenas in 2015


(GENEVA, February 13th 2014) Lexus announces that the 2014 Geneva motor show will mark the debut of the RC 350 with F SPORT package and the RC F GT3 racing concept.

Based on the striking Lexus RC coupe, the F SPORT package features exclusive, even more sporty and aggressive exterior and interior design features, and enhanced driving dynamics.

The RC F GT3 concept signals Lexus’ intent to enter GT3 sports car racing arenas.

The Lexus Press Conference will take place on March 4, at 8:45AMCET in Hall 4, stand number 4211.
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Old Feb 14, 2014 | 10:56 AM
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The big question is, would they bring out a hardcore stripped down GT3 version of the RC-F for public sale?
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Old Feb 14, 2014 | 11:21 AM
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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
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Originally Posted by gemini1
Sure about that?

Lexus is debuting the RC 350 F-Sport at Geneva.

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

http://pressroom.lexus.com/releases/...motor+show.htm
Alright but they still don't know what they are talking about.
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Originally Posted by SNiiP3R
Alright but they still don't know what they are talking about.
What do you mean they don't know what they are talking about?
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Old Feb 14, 2014 | 07:35 PM
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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
oh wow really? thats news to me, i thought it was just going to be the 3 models. thats pretty cool
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