Listen to the Lexus RC F Exhaust Note

Posted by Kevin on August 24th, 2014

Lexus UK has released an audio clip of the RC F’s exhaust note in all its glory:

Pure monster sound — here’s a direct download of an MP3 or iPhone-compatible M4A if you’re interested in using the revving as a ringtone.

Lexus RC F: First GenerationUnited Kingdom
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    Raptor
  • August 25, 2014
This is how an exhaust note is supposed to sound BMW...
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    Power to Lexus for staying naturally aspirated and having 8 pots going!
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      Crux
    • August 25, 2014
    Sadly, this is very true of the new S55's. F***** BMW...SMH
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    Richmond Giovanni Chan
  • August 25, 2014
aaaand, I'm just sitting here waiting for the announcement of the RC F's specs.
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      MD
    • August 25, 2014
    Happening on september 4th. Official global release of specs. Also, the media will be allowed to publish reviews.
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    Ayo DocMkize
  • August 25, 2014
Nice now how do i download it to my IPhone?
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    Absolut Sabs
  • August 25, 2014
Sweet Lordy Jesus its speaking to me sayin Sabs come drive come drive me now!!!
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    Axel Satrofinir
  • August 25, 2014
The most funny thing is the fact that until some weeks ago someone here was complaining about the RC F sound...lol...I'd like to read right here a sorta of Mea Culpa from him.
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      enthusiast88
    • August 25, 2014
    That was me. It still doesn't do anything for me. Sounds like any cheap American muscle car. I prefer a more exotic sound. But to each his own.
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      MD
    • August 25, 2014
    V8 sounds like a V8. It does not make a difference whether it is a European or American V8. Even the 8400 rpm M3 V8 with an aftermarket exhaust sounds similar, but screams harder at high rpms. By exotic, you mean a flat plane crank V8, which is not what this engine is. It revs much higher than American muscle V8 so it sounds higher pitched at high rpms.
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      enthusiast88
    • August 25, 2014
    You have heard the Jag and Aston V8s right?? A little exhaust tuning goes a long way!
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      leopard08
    • August 25, 2014
    lol there is no other v8 right now that screams like this engine at higher rpm
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      Crux
    • August 25, 2014
    I don't know of any current model Detroit V8's that have this glorious roar.
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      Super_Sedan
    • August 25, 2014
    I love the sound of the V8s, too, as with my IS-F. Only problem is at altitude. Though, I have witnessed an IS-F take out a 335is (IS-F got the carlength jump but gap didn't change too much), at about a mile high. Most folks are around sea level so this is not an issue. The BMW fanboys had a heyday with this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiT4aaEXN5o . At sea level, the game would be different. Of course, the IS-F drive train is basically "old tech" now, to be fair. They aren't even made anymore.
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      tinhinnh
    • August 26, 2014
    Even tho power-to-weight ratio is similar between the two, the M235 doesn't compete w/the ISF, it competes against S3, CLA45 and the likes.
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      Axel Satrofinir
    • August 26, 2014
    It sounds very similar to the Maserati Granturismo S wich has a V8 4.2, and I can tell you for sure since I heard that engine lots of times: I live close to Modena.
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    2xTwinkies
  • August 25, 2014
Can definately tell it's related to the IS-F, it's much raspier though. Will reserve judgement till I hear it in person. Test drove the M3/M4, admittedly not hard, it's a mighty motor but it does not sing. IMO, the outgoing (sad face) 6.2 liter AMG Engine is the benchmark when it comes to V8 engine accoustics. That Jag F-Type V8 sounds pretty wonderful too.
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      MD
    • August 25, 2014
    No, I think the E92 M3 with an Akrapovic exhaust is the benchmark when it gets up to 8400 rpm. I have heard it in real life and no other car in its class could compare to that. Hopefully, the RC-F will sound as good as that.
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That's my RINGTONE NOW ✌️
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    Lexus Cohen
  • August 25, 2014
This sounds F ing amazing, great job Lexus.
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    Nxnx
  • August 26, 2014
It sounds a bit too raspy and high pitched. The Yamaha tuned ISF has a much smoother and deeper V8 rumble to it. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JqEQfvziLbo
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      MD
    • August 26, 2014
    You are wrong. Yamaha never tuned the IS-F exhaust. Yamaha only built an intake with a secondary routing that opens up at 4000 rpm. RC-F on the other hand was tuned by Yamaha according to the chief engineer. RC-F is a higher revving engine than the IS-F (6800 rpm vs 7300 rpm) and it is more free revving with lighter internals so it actually sounds better.
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      BlackDyanmiteOnline
    • August 31, 2014
    Uhhhhh.......there was nothing "high-pitched" about it! BD
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    BlackDyanmiteOnline
  • August 31, 2014
That's not for Mary's! BD

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