cyberfist0

When do you all think will be last month of production or last month of orders for the RC-F?

orys

2023 from what I read.....

05RollaXRS

It is 2023. RCF had been homologated in circa 2016 for racing with the GT3 racing car. RCF is now only being kept to satisfy the homologation requirements for the RCF GT3 racing where a certain number of production cars using the same basic platform/powertrain need to be sold to the public. The RCF GT3 is going to be retired in 2023 so the model year 2023 for RCF would be the last year. Maybe, Lexus might do a final edition of the RCF in the model year 2023.

initiald2k

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I was wondering if the GT3 will move to LC500 platform from the recent teaser.
There are article saying the next RC will be based off the GT3 Concept car... who knows?

05RollaXRS

LC500 platform has not been used in racing as it is 4400 lbs in street trim and a large platform. The picture you have, is of a brand new car called the GR GT concept so it will replace the RCF GT3 as the GR GT3 to be used in racing.

konichiwa3

Actually they have used the LC500 platform in the Japanese Super GT from 2017 through 2019 with the Supra being the successor in the following years.

The LC500 won two championships in 2017 and 2019 in the top end GT500 category. While the LC500 was racing in this championship the RCF was relegated to the lower GT300 division.

The Super GT series for those who haven't watched is quite fun .
It's here that Sam Collins cut his teeth as a commentator probably one of the most technically knowledgeable and fun person to listen to. Formula One finally poached him for their F1 TV Channel.

05RollaXRS

Super GT is completely different. The homologation rules don't apply to Super GT racing as those barely resemble the production cars. The Super GT MK4 Supra for example in the past used a 3S-GTE engine. Super GT cars only have the name of the model and rest is all different. They have their own chassis, engine, suspension etc. In IMSA GT3 racing, the racing cars have very strict limitations on how much the racing car can be modified/deviated from the production car. For example, the RCF GT3 chassis, suspension, engine etc, are all modified version of those of production car under very strict regulations and limiters in order to ensure fairness..

macmaster

I dont know much about RC F production but I know the 2022 MY IS500 is already over. Rumor is that it will come back for 2023 starting in the fall but given the current market, nothing is certain. The IS500 is the black sheep of the Lexus lineup. However, the RC F is a well known model. I doubt they'll stop production of the RC F without a proper send off.

konichiwa3

Ah yes, makes perfect sense. I missed the context, absolutely correct when looked at in terms of homologation.

On the flip side in the IMSA GTD pro Lexus is doing so well, they are definitely in the hunt for the championship. They had some crazy misfortunes in the beginning but they have been extremely competitive taking back to back 2nd podium finishes in the last two races. Next year they will continue strong, pity that will be the last year. The next iteration Lexus GT3 though will be a highly focused car designed from the ground up with racing in mind.

The biggest challenge for the current RCF GT3 has been weight which has often contributed to quicker tire degradation during the races. Toward the end of races they suffer from loss of traction.