A Closer Look at the 2020 Lexus RC-F
Lexus offers V8 performance and luxury materials all in one package.
Vehicle Front
The RC sports coupe has been a popular seller for the Lexus brand. The body shape never goes out of style, and we get four engine choices to match driving requirements. This carries on for the 2020 model year. We were sent an example with a nice bright red metallic paint job. It is called "INFRARED" and cost $595 extra on the never ending option list.
Text and Photos by Chad Haire
Engine
The RC series comes with a 2.0 liter 241 hp turbo, 3.5 V-6 260 hp with all-wheel drive, 3.5 liter 311 hp V-6, and the top line 5.0 liter V-8 seen here. It cranks a healthy 472 horsepower and hooked to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Paddle shifters located on the steering wheel allow the driver to choose gears manually. Fuel economy is listed at 16/24 mpg which is accurate. Ordering the V-8 gets RC-F emblems on the outside bodywork so onlookers will know you spent the extra coin.
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Rear Exhaust
You can also spot the V-8 RC by the rear quad exhaust setup. It adds a bit of class and impresses the onlookers on Friday night cruises. It sounds like a V-8 should as well. The claimed 0-60 mph time is 4.6 seconds.
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Wheels
The RC-F comes standard with 19-inch split seven-spoke forged alloy wheels. The ones seen here are optional 19-inch hand-polished 20-spoke forged alloy that will set you back $1,500. Tires are Michelin Pilot Sport 255/35R19 front and 275/35R19 rear.
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Infotainment
The infotainment system is controlled by a finger touchpad. It is awkward to operate at first but will be easier to use once the learning curve is mastered.
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Controls
This control knob offers driving modes of ECO, NORMAL, CUSTOM, SPORT, and SPORT+. Below are buttons for traction, rear differential, and Launch.
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The gauge cluster is well designed and provides lots of useful information. It also changes appearance depending on what drive mode the car is put in.
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Here the gauge cluster is shown in the ECO mode...
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Here is the gauge cluster in Sport mode. It gives the best view of the tachometer for spirited high RPM driving on the street or track.
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There Sport+ setting is also available giving four settings overall.
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Price Sheet
The base price of $64,900 is reasonable but like most luxury rides, the options list is long. With LED headlights, wheels, navigation, and plenty of luxury goodies the total tab came to $80,014. While this price is not inexpensive, it is still less than the comparable European sport coupes. The quality and reliability are better too thus making the RC-F a good choice.
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