Track-Focused Lexus RC F GT: Exclusive First Look!

Lexus is going to build a hotter, faster, and better-handling RC F GT. The question is, will we get to buy it here in America?

If you’re a Lexus fan (obviously), there are certainly a lot of things to be excited about at the moment. First came the official first sighting of the LC F, a hotly anticipated ride. But it doesn’t look like Lexus is done building fast(er) rides with that hopped up halo car, either. Right after the LC F was spotted testing, an RC F GT was also caught out in the wild wearing heavy camo. But instead of forcing you to decipher the looks of this track-focused coupe, we had our resident artist draw up a render for us to drool over.

And trust us when we say that this is a car worth drooling over. According to Car & Driver, the RC F GT is a more track-focused version of the RC F and is expected to debut in the next year or two. It’s also the road-going variant of the RC F GT3 racer we already know and love. But unlike the concept car of the same name, this one won’t come with a rear seat delete, stripped-down interior, or full roll cage. Instead, it’ll retain all the luxury you’ve come to expect from a proper Lexus.

But don’t think that the RC F GT will simply be another styling exercise or special edition with no modifications. It’s rumored to use the 10th anniversary Japanese RC F‘s carbon-fiber body panels, for starters. It’ll also sport a massive carbon rear wing, bigger brakes, lighter wheels, and super sticky tires. And aside from that wing, you’ll be able to tell the RC F GT apart from its milder brethren by its revised headlights, taillights, mirrors, and front and rear fascias.

Power will still come from the much-beloved 5.0-liter V8. But it’ll have some revisions to crank horsepower up from the RC F’s standard 467. An 8-speed automatic will be your only transmission choice. The only bad news? The concept that was spotted was right-hand drive, meaning that it could possibly be another Japanese exclusive. But with any luck, we’ll see it here on our shores before the end of the decade!

Brett Foote

Brett Foote has been covering the automotive industry for over five years and is a longtime contributor to Internet Brands’ Auto Group sites, including Chevrolet Forum, Rennlist, and Ford Truck Enthusiasts, among other popular sites.

He has been an automotive enthusiast since the day he came into this world and rode home from the hospital in a first-gen Mustang, and he's been wrenching on them nearly as long.

In addition to his expertise writing about cars, trucks, motorcycles, and every other type of automobile, Brett had spent several years running parts for local auto dealerships.

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