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Lexus RC F Convertible Announced at Dealer Meeting?

Posted by Kevin on October 29th, 2014

Autoguide is reporting that an RC F convertible was announced at the Lexus USA National Dealer Meeting in Los Angeles this month:

News of the new model was announced at the recent Lexus USA National Dealer Meeting in Los Angeles where the brand also celebrated its 25th anniversary a source, who wishes to remain anonymous, has revealed to AutoGuide.

There was apparently no mention of a standard RC convertible, but such a model seems like a safe bet if this rumor is indeed correct.

Autoguide also reports that the GS F high-performance sedan was confirmed at the dealer meeting:

In addition, Lexus confirmed a GS F model is on its way, with styling borrowed from the RC F, as well as the car’s signature tailpipes. That model is expected to make use of the same 5.0-liter V8 engine with close to 500 hp.

(Worth pointing out that the above rendering is from photchopper X-Tomi, and not an official photo of the RC F convertible.)

[Source: Autoguide]

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    Lexus Cohen
  • October 29, 2014
Close to 500hp? That's gonna be the rival for the s6 not the e63 and m5.
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      PG
    • October 29, 2014
    That's less than what the LAST generation M5 packed. This is not the way to enter this segment, which is every bit about numbers and bragging rights as it is about trackday fun. Also keep in mind that Lexus is the upstart challenger here and should not only match the Germans but beat them in order to build credibility for the F brand.
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      Lexus Cohen
    • October 29, 2014
    I was expecting to hear at least 560hp, but almost 500 is very disappointing. I know Lexus can do way better.
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      tinhinnh
    • October 30, 2014
    Maybe they are just paying respect to the LFA and don't want anything to exceed its own 552hp supercar, for now.
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    codenamejanrei
  • October 29, 2014
Just close to 500hp and not above it? *sigh
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      Reggie
    • October 30, 2014
    Cmon guys, Lexus is not about horsepower wars. Reliability and luxury are still most important. The LFA could have been more powerful but that wasn't the goal.....and I agree. I'm not trying to race anyone. I'm don't need a car to express my manhood. I don't need bragging rights nor fish stories. I want what the rc f offers, power with my refinement and sport.
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      codenamejanrei
    • October 31, 2014
    I know, but Lexus should at least give it a little more than 500hp. RC F already has 467hp, and it's a midsize sedan.
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      tinhinnh
    • October 31, 2014
    If GS-F has close to 500hp, that's almost 200hp more than the standard GS, so I think thats appropriate/worthy of an F designation even if its less than the competitors, who cares its still going to be damn fast! (and more reliable).
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    John Smith
  • October 29, 2014
Of course, they had to purposely gimp the motor on the RC-F so it wouldn't be that fast.
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Lexus... Just PLEASE PLEASE!!! By the time you produce the GSF!! With ONLY once 500HP The German rivals gonna have more then 600HP PLUS+ I'm actually planning of getting the NEW charger Hellcat STR that produces 707HP... I mean Lexus you should just step up the game and make the GSF with more then 600HP at least with less weight ... That WOULD BE just AMAZING!! Maybe try TURBO RCF machine with more torque and it's ready for the GAME! (OPINION)
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      Reggie
    • November 1, 2014
    Who cares what the Germans do. Lexus is about doing its own thing. I want a brand similar to my thinking.
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    Crux
  • October 29, 2014
Toyota Group should purchase Ferrari when FIAT group sells its stake. The benefit of this is beyond comprehension for the brand. If Lexus doesn't BMW will definitely make a play for them.
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      Mike DeLorca
    • October 29, 2014
    Yes I agree with a vengeance ! The Global expansion of the brand depends on such a collaboration mixed with the refinement and quality of LEXUS/TMC. I would love to see what could be made from the meeting of the two automakers.
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    Thomas
  • October 30, 2014
Headlines formed as a question is really questionable journalism. Seems very popular on Lexusenthusiast though ...
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    Mman611
  • October 30, 2014
I just spoke with the GM here at my dealership (who was at the conference), he said they had a new convertible but it wasn't a RC-F convertible :(

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