Official Lexus RC thread
11-07-13 | 09:54 AM
#1066
does actually anyone in the business do different "base" engine for coupe anymore?
I think for people wanting "more", they will have RC-F, which is already testing around the world as we know.
So if you want power, you will probably get 465 hp there.
As to the being 3IS 2 door... sure but it is a lot less 3IS than BMW 4 series or C class coupe. It even has different wheelbase, significantly so. So it will end up being faster due to less weight.
All I care is 300h or possibly 2.0t.
I think for people wanting "more", they will have RC-F, which is already testing around the world as we know.
So if you want power, you will probably get 465 hp there.
As to the being 3IS 2 door... sure but it is a lot less 3IS than BMW 4 series or C class coupe. It even has different wheelbase, significantly so. So it will end up being faster due to less weight.
All I care is 300h or possibly 2.0t.
N54 motor was first introduced in the E92 coupes and later adopted by the sedans, then to the rest of the lower series (1-3-5)
so it's been done...and successfully so, BMW and Infiniti has done these trends repeatedly (IIRC), and that's introducing a more powerful engine in the coupe (statement vehicle) then trickeling it through the line
as for those wanting more power, that 465hp option will be about a 10-15k increase...so it's more than just choosing one or the other, price gap will be far between one another to jump up to the want of added hp
as speculation is with the GS-F and what we've seen in articles with sneak reviews/trademark details, immediately folks think under-powered as opposed to M5, E63, etc. this will be the same for the RC350 against the G37 and 335i IMO...most of us don't have a huge issue with the 306hp motor but we're already Lexus owners and interested in the RC, so it's less of importance to us from Lexus headquarters standpoint...all us Lexus fans care about is there finally being a coupe available by Lexus again (for the most part).
based on presence alone, the RC has made a statement...far and wide as it is a really good looking coupe, why stop short with a tweak of the motor only to sell yourself short in that end?
if we could have hope of there being an power increase in the FSport models, then all this is irrelevant talk...but even to that end, all it is is mainly suspension/driving dynamics. 335is has increased power, as does the IPL over the standard G37s.
11-07-13 | 11:32 AM
#1067
I'd love to see Lexus pump up F-Sport similar to how Cadillac has just positioned VSport. The CTS now sports a base turbo 4, V6, Twin Turbo V6 VSport and soon the Supercharged V8 CTS-V. I'm all for Lexus following that model for the RC and GS intially 
wishful thinking though perhaps 
wishful thinking though perhaps
11-07-13 | 12:01 PM
#1069
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Like others have said already this is a very sexy and exciting new ride for Lexus. Once my current lease is up in a couple of years I'm sure this will be one of the choices I'll be looking into as a new ride
I really like pretty much everything about the RC .... except for the rear fender thingies but I guess we'll wait and see if that even makes it to the final production of the RC?
I really like pretty much everything about the RC .... except for the rear fender thingies but I guess we'll wait and see if that even makes it to the final production of the RC?
11-07-13 | 12:20 PM
#1070
if i had to guess, i would say that rear shot of 4 series is with seats moved all the way to the front... it looks like stretched 7 series back there, hah.
I sure hope RC has space for kids in the back... i guess we will learn soon enough. At least seat angle is same as in 3IS, and not upright like in ISc or SC
I sure hope RC has space for kids in the back... i guess we will learn soon enough. At least seat angle is same as in 3IS, and not upright like in ISc or SC
I agree and hope that it's not going to be useless like the sc430.
The pictures are misleading.
11-07-13 | 12:50 PM
#1071
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The N55 will be changed next year when the 4series GranCoupe comes out.
Also u are able to purchase Mperf pack to get better HP and TQ numbers.
The N55 is also much more powerful and fuel efficient compared to the Lexus 3.5 v6.
It is heavily underated at 300hp.
Also u are able to purchase Mperf pack to get better HP and TQ numbers.
The N55 is also much more powerful and fuel efficient compared to the Lexus 3.5 v6.
It is heavily underated at 300hp.
11-07-13 | 01:00 PM
#1072
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RC is based on IS/GS - so what??? This is common practice.
Lexus not updating any of their engines for 5 + years is not normal.
The RC will be reviewed at launch and will be critiqued by the media for having carryover powertrain, and that will take off some of the positives.
RC is a new Model.
Lexus will be advertising and promoting it everywhere im sure. It will be MUCH more beneficial if it comes with a Brand New engine. The publicity would be much stronger esp if its greater than 4series, a5 etc
11-07-13 | 01:28 PM
#1073
What does the 5/7 series have to do with this topic?
RC is based on IS/GS - so what??? This is common practice.
Lexus not updating any of their engines for 5 + years is not normal.
The RC will be reviewed at launch and will be critiqued by the media for having carryover powertrain, and that will take off some of the positives.
RC is a new Model.
Lexus will be advertising and promoting it everywhere im sure. It will be MUCH more beneficial if it comes with a Brand New engine. The publicity would be much stronger esp if its greater than 4series, a5 etc
RC is based on IS/GS - so what??? This is common practice.
Lexus not updating any of their engines for 5 + years is not normal.
The RC will be reviewed at launch and will be critiqued by the media for having carryover powertrain, and that will take off some of the positives.
RC is a new Model.
Lexus will be advertising and promoting it everywhere im sure. It will be MUCH more beneficial if it comes with a Brand New engine. The publicity would be much stronger esp if its greater than 4series, a5 etc
11-07-13 | 05:35 PM
#1074
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From: FL
11-07-13 | 05:36 PM
#1075
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11-07-13 | 05:48 PM
#1076
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http://lexusenthusiast.com/2013/11/0...rked-in-japan/
i will guess that same engine will go everywhere, depending on the market.
11-07-13 | 06:06 PM
#1079
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11-07-13 | 06:14 PM
#1080
RX however interesting thought. I wouldn't mind it, but it may cause too much overlap with the NX. Who knows.
Either way they seem to be making FWD and RWD applications of both the 2.5L I4 Hybrid and 2.0L I4 Turbo for their vehicles.