Lexus RC and RC F Partially Improved, Including Enhanced Safety Features | Lexus
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Lexus RC and RC F Partially Improved, Including Enhanced Safety Features
On Thursday, November 30, Lexus announced partial improvements to its sports coupe "RC" and high-performance model "RC F." A special edition "F Sport Prime Black" will also be offered for the RC, with sales beginning Thursday, February 1, 2018.
Text by YANAKA Tomomi
Improved Fuel Economy with New Engine
Lexus's Coupe Model, Born in 2014RC and RC FThese partial improvements include enhanced safety features and improved fuel economy for the "RC350's" 3.5-liter engine.
In terms of safety, the "Lexus Safety System +" pre-collision safety package is now standard. This includes the "Pre-Collision Safety" system with pedestrian detection, "Lane Departure Alert" to help prevent accidents caused by lane departure, "Automatic High Beams," and "Radar Cruise Control" with brake control, all enhancing driver assistance.
Additionally, the navigation display has been enlarged to 10.3 inches for improved usability. The Drive Mode Select system now includes a "CUSTOM" mode, allowing drivers to freely combine settings for the powertrain, chassis, and air conditioning. Lexus claims this enables driving tailored to the driver's preferences.
The "RC" adopts the new 3.5-liter "2GR-FKS" engine for the "RC350." While specifications remain the same, including a maximum output of 234kW (318ps) and a maximum torque of 380Nm (38.7kgm), fuel efficiency has been improved. Furthermore, in line with the "GS" and " NX" models, the name of the 2.0-liter turbo engine "RC200t" has been changed to "RC300."
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Special Edition Based on a Sporty, Black Theme
New "F Sport Prime Black" Edition Introduced
Meanwhile, the high-performance RC F model now comes standard with Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. Eight body colors are available, including the new Nebula Yellow Contrast Layering.
The new special edition RC, the "RC F Sport Prime Black," is available across all domestic grades of the "RC350," "RC300h," and "RC300." Based on the sporty "F Sport" trim, this edition features a Graphite Black Glass Flake body color and a dedicated black interior with orange stitching. Further enhancing the cool and sporty styling are special black-themed equipment, including the spindle grille motif, window trim, and a steering wheel finished by artisans in a sumi ink color.
Pricing for the RC starts at ¥6,086,000 for the 3.5-liter "RC350" (¥7,080,000 for the special edition "F Sport Prime Black"). The 2.5-liter hybrid "RC300h" ranges from ¥5,740,000 to ¥6,540,000 (for the "F Sport Prime Black"), and the 2.0-liter turbo "RC300" is priced from ¥5,300,000 to ¥6,100,000 (for the "F Sport Prime Black").
The RC F is priced at ¥9,824,000. The "Carbon Exterior Package" special edition is ¥10,594,000.
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Lexus RC350
Body Size: Length 4,695 x Width 1,840 x Height 1,395 mm
Wheelbase: 2,730 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance: 125 mm
Engine: 3,456 cc V6 Direct Injection DOHC
Maximum Output: 234 kW (318 ps) / 6,400 rpm
Maximum Torque: 380 Nm (38.7 kgm) / 4,800 rpm
Transmission: Electronically Controlled 8-Speed AT
Drivetrain: FR
Suspension (Front/Rear): Double Wishbone / Multi-link
Brakes (Front/Rear): Ventilated Discs / Ventilated Discs
Fuel Economy (JC08 Mode): 10.2 km/ℓ
Price: (Standard) ¥6,086,000 (Version L) ¥6,726,000
(F SPORT) ¥6,902,000 (F SPORT Prime Black) ¥7,080,000
Lexus RC300h
Body Size: Length 4,695 x Width 1,840 x Height 1,395 mm
Wheelbase: 2,730 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance: 125 mm
Weight: 1,740 kg
Engine: 2,493 cc Inline-4 Direct Injection DOHC + Motor
Engine Maximum Output: 131 kW (178 ps) / 6,000 rpm
Engine Maximum Torque: 221 Nm (22.5 kgm) / 4,200-4,800 rpm
Motor: AC Synchronous Motor
Motor Maximum Output: 105 kW (143 ps)
Motor Maximum Torque: 300 Nm (30.6 kgm)
Drive Battery: Nickel-Metal Hydride
Transmission: Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission
Drivetrain: FR
Suspension (Front/Rear): Double Wishbone / Multi-link
Brakes (Front/Rear): Ventilated Discs / Ventilated Discs
Fuel Economy (JC08 Mode): 23.2 km/ℓ
Price: (Standard) ¥5,740,000 (Version L) ¥6,380,000
(F SPORT) ¥6,360,000 (F SPORT Prime Black) ¥6,540,000
Lexus RC300
Body Size: Length 4,695 x Width 1,840 x Height 1,395 mm
Wheelbase: 2,730 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance: 125 mm
Engine: 1,998 cc Inline-4 Turbocharged with Intercooler
Maximum Output: 180 kW (245 ps) / 5,800 rpm
Maximum Torque: 350 Nm (35.7 kgm) / 1,650-4,400 rpm
Transmission: Electronically Controlled 8-Speed AT
Drivetrain: FR
Suspension (Front/Rear): Double Wishbone / Multi-link
Brakes (Front/Rear): Ventilated Discs / Ventilated Discs
Fuel Economy (JC08 Mode): 13.0 km/ℓ
Price: (Standard) ¥5,300,000 (Version L) ¥5,940,000
(F SPORT) ¥5,920,000 (F SPORT Prime Black) ¥6,100,000
Lexus RC F
Body Size: Length 4,705 x Width 1,850 x Height 1,390 mm
Wheelbase: 2,730 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance: 130 mm
Engine: 4,968 cc V8 Direct Injection DOHC
Maximum Output: 351 kW (477 ps) / 7,100 rpm
Maximum Torque: 530 Nm (54.0 kgm) / 4,800-5,600 rpm
Transmission: Electronically Controlled 8-Speed AT
Drivetrain: FR
Suspension (Front/Rear): Double Wishbone / Multi-link
Brakes (Front/Rear): Ventilated Discs / Ventilated Discs
Fuel Economy (JC08 Mode): 8.2 km/ℓ
CO2 Emissions: 283 g/km
Price: (Standard) ¥9,824,000 (Carbon Exterior package) ¥10,594,000
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