Sold ISF for Supra but got tired of waiting llol
05-13-19, 11:41 AM
#31
. i've never had the privilege of owning an IS F but am obviously a fan since I lurk here.
05-14-19, 07:32 AM
#32
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Good choice on getting back in a Lexus 5.0. I wish you many happy laps.
05-14-19, 07:12 PM
#33
Love the RC-F, but you probably should have waited for the Supra....unless you are planning on supercharging it.
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a2...on-zero-to-60/
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a2...on-zero-to-60/
C/D TEST RESULTS
Zero to 60 mph: 3.8 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 9.5 sec
Zero to 150 mph: 26.8 sec
Rolling start, 5–60 mph: 4.6 sec
Top gear, 30–50 mph: 2.5 sec
Top gear, 50–70 mph: 2.8 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 12.3 sec @ 113 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 148 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 1.07 g
Zero to 60 mph: 3.8 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 9.5 sec
Zero to 150 mph: 26.8 sec
Rolling start, 5–60 mph: 4.6 sec
Top gear, 30–50 mph: 2.5 sec
Top gear, 50–70 mph: 2.8 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 12.3 sec @ 113 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 148 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 1.07 g
05-14-19, 07:27 PM
#34
Subjectively, yes. The 2JZ GTE drivetrain capabilities in stock form made it a cult classic. It’s a shame that the new Supra engine won’t be as strong / capable as the Z4 engine. It’s an insult that the Supra has a BMW engine, but giving it a weaker version of the engine is flat out rubbing salt in a wound.
Good choice on getting back in a Lexus 5.0. I wish you many happy laps.
Good choice on getting back in a Lexus 5.0. I wish you many happy laps.
With that said no way the MKV is actually 335hp at crank based on the numbers posted above with 0-60 3.8 which is faster than the RC-F track edition.
Love the RC-F, but you probably should have waited for the Supra....unless you are planning on supercharging it.
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a2...on-zero-to-60/
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a2...on-zero-to-60/
05-14-19, 10:29 PM
#36
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I wonder if C&D got another ringer. In 1993, they got a red hardtop that produced numbers no other magazine or owner's Supra produced. Rumors about the ECM in that particular car are legendary.
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05-15-19, 05:24 AM
#37
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All the weight stats I saw were not impressive. I think the Z4 and Supra weigh close to the same. Where did you find a 700 pound difference?
Nobody accused the new Supra of being slow... but pure facts show the Z4 has a better engine.
Nobody accused the new Supra of being slow... but pure facts show the Z4 has a better engine.
Last edited by Jwconeil; 05-15-19 at 05:36 AM.
05-15-19, 06:01 AM
#38
Still a nice overall car though.
V.
05-15-19, 06:17 AM
#39
Agreed it's not a top end car but how many average drivers even care about top end. I don't see this being a 1/2 mile event type car at all but who knows what new owners will do. I personally think mid 5XX whp will be the sweet spot for this car.
05-15-19, 07:00 AM
#40
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Sorry for derailing OP. I look forward to your build. I prefer an RCF over the Supra, I think both cars serve different purposes though.
05-15-19, 08:22 AM
#42
I read somewhere (Motor Trend I believe) that the Z4 would be "around "3600". If true that should make for a weight difference closer to 250lbs. Z4 could be a monster rumor dependent.
05-15-19, 06:20 PM
#43
I still have a deposit down on a Supra so time will tell. Now the RCF isn’t far off RC F hit 60 mph from a standstill in just 4.3 12.7 seconds @ 112.2
I can attribute the quicker 60 time to gearing and launch control like was said the 2020 with launch and gearing is sub 4. The quarter mile is better indicator of speed and it’s a drivers race at that best.
I can attribute the quicker 60 time to gearing and launch control like was said the 2020 with launch and gearing is sub 4. The quarter mile is better indicator of speed and it’s a drivers race at that best.
05-15-19, 07:44 PM
#44
I still have a deposit down on a Supra so time will tell. Now the RCF isn’t far off RC F hit 60 mph from a standstill in just 4.3 12.7 seconds @ 112.2
I can attribute the quicker 60 time to gearing and launch control like was said the 2020 with launch and gearing is sub 4. The quarter mile is better indicator of speed and it’s a drivers race at that best.
I can attribute the quicker 60 time to gearing and launch control like was said the 2020 with launch and gearing is sub 4. The quarter mile is better indicator of speed and it’s a drivers race at that best.
