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Boasting a powerhouse of a V8 petrol engine and looks that are just as powerful, Lexus' new RC F will have few rivals for speed, handling or driving enjoyment when it is released at the start of the new year.
Driving the Lexus RC F
The 5.0 litre V8 resting under the bonnet supplies a breathtaking 471bhp, as well as maximum torque of 531Nm at 4800-5600rpm. Along with providing a predictably stunning performance, the RC F also achieves relatively low fuel consumption and carbon emissions figures for such a high-performance sportscar – 26.2mpg and 252g/km.
Details of the Lexus RC F
As the most powerful and aggressively styled versiosn of the
manufacturer's RC coupé, the RC F and its RC F Carbon counterpart offer
unparalleled quality in exterior and interior detailing. The
extraordinary appearance of the vehicle's bodywork incorporates bi-xenon
headlights, LED daytime running lights and 19" alloy wheels. Inside,
the driver and passengers in the front and rear are favoured with
soft-touch and supportive leather seats and shimamoku wood detailing.
The Carbon models offer torque-vectoring differential for enhanced
driving dynamics, as well as carbon-fibre exterior detailing.
Performance of the RC F
The monstrous capacity of the V8 engine, in conjunction with the low
drag coefficient of just 0.33 and the eight-speed Sport Direct Shift
transmission, gives the RC F phenomenal pace. 0-60mph acceleration is
possible in 4.4 seconds, and the car has a theoretical top speed of
170mph – more than adequate, even for track days.
Features of the RC F
Four different driving modes (“Normal”, “Sport”, “Off”, or “Expert”)
are available with the RCF, with each altering the finely-tuned
suspension to fit the preferences of the driver and the road surface and
weather conditions they are experiencing at that time. A Lexus Remote
Touch infotainment system with a 7” touchscreen, dual-zone climate
control, and parking sensors are all standard equipment, along with a
10-speaker sound system.
Safety in the RC F
Extremely powerful Brembo brakes ensure minimal stopping distances for
RC F owners, and are integrated with an array of stability-enhancing
safety measures including ABS, Traction Control, Vehicle Stability
Control, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, and (in the case of Carbon
editions) Torque Vectoring Control. Even more sophisticated is the
technology aimed at forestalling any loss of concentration, such as the
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and the Blind Sport Warning Monitor. Front,
side, curtain, cushion and driver’s knee airbags supplement the
vehicle’s highly rigid structure in the event of an impact.
