Was thinking about this the other day but if the next powerplant for the next RC-F becomes a TTV6 with slighty more horsepower than the current V8 would you want to upgrade to the new engine or would you want to stick with the current V8?

 

100% keep the v8

 

I'd have to test drive first. I've had LS460 Sports before so maybe driving the LS500 would give me an idea of what the additional torque feels like.

 

Upgrade for sure..

 

I love the V8. M4 is TTV6. Already passed on that.

 

V8 unless TTV6 makes a lot more power, better performance and fuel economy.

 

Better question is if Toyota will develop a dual clutch tranny or not. The 8 speed is slow and horrible

 

NA 305ci V8 all day

 

This 4 page article should give you my answer.

Lou

 

Next RC-F? We're still waiting on the next IS-F. Lexus hasn't shown us that they're "generational" or consistent with their F lineup. But to answer your question, it's more than likely gonna be a TT V6. I don't have an issue with it, it'll be lighter making the car more balanced and as already stated it'll have better fuel economy (not that many of us care) and definitely more torque. Hopefully it has a nice exhaust note outta the box. I mean, c'mon the LFA sounded like pure sex, even the LC sounds like GOLD and its based on the same power plant. They dropped the ball with that one on the RC-F...

 

I would venture to guess that we will not see a TT V6 in the RC F - The V-8 is a solid foundation that is not easily modified. Turbos are easily modified which can lead to disaster. Lexus stakes it reputation on reliability and they do not want it tarnished. The LC F which will have the TT V8 will be a price point where the typical owner will not be modifying the vehicle. How many people modify a AMG SL?

 

Just like the Toyota Supra TT right?

Anybody that has lots of money LOL

 

do you guys think it'll be a ttv6? I remember reading somewhere that lexus said F models wouldn't get anything less than a V8. maybe a v8 like the current c63?

 

V8 was the reason why i chose the rc-f. if i wanted TT, would move to a v8 tt set up, like the m6/c63 amg

unless the LC-F gets a crazy high hp tt set up, i would get one of those.

 

550HP RC-F?


The twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 also will find its way into the GS F—making 550 horsepower—

http://blog.caranddriver.com/scoop-6...c=socialflowFB