Top Gear Review: Lexus RC F Track Edition

Posted by Kevin on April 24th, 2019

Top Gear has some heavy praise for the Lexus RC F Track Edition in its latest review:

It’s fair to say we didn’t pull any punches when we drove the first RC F. We hoped it would be a chip off the hallowed LFA block and it wasn’t.

But with this 2020 edition of the car, and let’s focus on the limited edition [Track Edition] – there will be just 50 available in the US in 2019 – Lexus has shown it hasn’t forgotten what we want from a sports coupe. It now makes a thunderous noise, does 0-60mph in under four seconds, has launch control but, best of all, it can be steered not just by the wheel but by the throttle, too.

It’s now not just as good as an M4 to drive, which it never was, it’s quite possibly better.

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krew
carguy420
I wonder will Toyota and Lexus continue to evolve the 5.0L V8 2UR-GSE, since they are going to run the LC500 again this year at the 24 Hours Nurburgring.
I honestly don't know the future for the 5.0L V8 -- all the rumors point to a 4.0L twin-turbo for the LC F/LS F, maybe they lower the displacement on this engine?
krew
carguy420
I wonder will Toyota and Lexus continue to evolve the 5.0L V8 2UR-GSE, since they are going to run the LC500 again this year at the 24 Hours Nurburgring.
I honestly don't know the future for the 5.0L V8 -- all the rumors point to a 4.0L twin-turbo for the LC F/LS F, maybe they lower the displacement on this engine?
Faisal Sheikh
krew
I honestly don't know the future for the 5.0L V8 -- all the rumors point to a 4.0L twin-turbo for the LC F/LS F, maybe they lower the displacement on this engine?
Yeah, definitely it is on its way out. Turbo sixes is the way of the future for Lexus F.
Faisal Sheikh
krew
I honestly don't know the future for the 5.0L V8 -- all the rumors point to a 4.0L twin-turbo for the LC F/LS F, maybe they lower the displacement on this engine?
Yeah, definitely it is on its way out. Turbo sixes is the way of the future for Lexus F.
F1 Silver Arrows
I'm getting a little perplexed by some of the responses here because I am leaving you guys information (INSIDER INFO FROM TMC). This is the third time that I am leaving the same clue all over LE. Think. About. The. Future. *sigh* since many of y'all really even bother searching the forums, I'll indirectly show you what the future in powertrain design is. Think about motorsports.

https://lexusenthusiast.com/forums/threads/reviews-2018-lexus-lc-500.4027/page-6

Merry Christmas......
F1 Silver Arrows
I'm getting a little perplexed by some of the responses here because I am leaving you guys information (INSIDER INFO FROM TMC). This is the third time that I am leaving the same clue all over LE. Think. About. The. Future. *sigh* since many of y'all really even bother searching the forums, I'll indirectly show you what the future in powertrain design is. Think about motorsports.

https://lexusenthusiast.com/forums/threads/reviews-2018-lexus-lc-500.4027/page-6

Merry Christmas......
F1 Silver Arrows
If you guys are still unsure about where Toyota and Lexus' new powertrain technology will all be coming from, here you go. The Toyota TS050 Hybrid.

F1 Silver Arrows
If you guys are still unsure about where Toyota and Lexus' new powertrain technology will all be coming from, here you go. The Toyota TS050 Hybrid.

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Lexus Released a teaser for the RC F TRACK EDITION
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Lexus Released a teaser for the RC F TRACK EDITION
krew
Video: The Lexus RC F Track Edition Makes an Appearance

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Featuring Scott Pruett.
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krew
Video: The Lexus RC F Track Edition Makes an Appearance

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Featuring Scott Pruett.
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James
krew
Video: The Lexus RC F Track Edition Makes an Appearance

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I think they should use this as advertisement what a great 15 second commercial that you could spike peoples interest not only about Lexus but the F badge.
James
krew
Video: The Lexus RC F Track Edition Makes an Appearance

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I think they should use this as advertisement what a great 15 second commercial that you could spike peoples interest not only about Lexus but the F badge.
F1 Silver Arrows
got a good snippet of it

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F1 Silver Arrows
got a good snippet of it

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mikeavelli
Really really excited for this!!!
mikeavelli
Really really excited for this!!!
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A video just came out, but I laughed when he said the Track only got 472HP.
Lexus said it will be the most powerful car excluding the LFA, but damn, 1hp increase over the LC500 is bizzare.

176lb lighter is a good improvement though!
They could have made this the new RCF.

Wish Lexus put the LC500 steering wheel in it, slight dissapointment.
A limited production of 60 units makes me afraid this might be the last model before the discontinue the model.
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A video just came out, but I laughed when he said the Track only got 472HP.
Lexus said it will be the most powerful car excluding the LFA, but damn, 1hp increase over the LC500 is bizzare.

176lb lighter is a good improvement though!
They could have made this the new RCF.

Wish Lexus put the LC500 steering wheel in it, slight dissapointment.
A limited production of 60 units makes me afraid this might be the last model before the discontinue the model.
F1 Silver Arrows
https://www.wardsauto.com/north-ame...lexus-refreshes-rc-f-debuts-new-track-edition

ITS OUT ITS OUT ITS OUT AHHAUJFHASOIUDFIASHDFIOUAHSDFIUHASOUIDF IM FIRST WOOOOOOOO.

BUT 472? XD I HEARD EITHER FROM THIS FORUM OR SUPRAMKV FORUMS ABOUT SOMEONE MAKING A JOKE ABOUT IT BEING 472 HP.

AND AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH LORDD OMG I CANT EVEN IT HAS LAUNCH CONTROL FINALLYYYYYY. 3.96 SECONDS 0-60

AND ITS SO MUCH LIGHTER ASD WELL YEEEEEET. I WANT THIS ONE BADDDD..

OMG THERE IS ALSO A NEW 2020 LEXUS RC F AS WELL YOOOOOOOO


YO OMG THE SUPRA IS JUST LINGERING IN THE BACK LIKE THEY DON'T CARE ANYMORE LOOOL.


PICTURES FOR Y'ALL <333333






F1 Silver Arrows
https://www.wardsauto.com/north-ame...lexus-refreshes-rc-f-debuts-new-track-edition

ITS OUT ITS OUT ITS OUT AHHAUJFHASOIUDFIASHDFIOUAHSDFIUHASOUIDF IM FIRST WOOOOOOOO.

BUT 472? XD I HEARD EITHER FROM THIS FORUM OR SUPRAMKV FORUMS ABOUT SOMEONE MAKING A JOKE ABOUT IT BEING 472 HP.

AND AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH LORDD OMG I CANT EVEN IT HAS LAUNCH CONTROL FINALLYYYYYY. 3.96 SECONDS 0-60

AND ITS SO MUCH LIGHTER ASD WELL YEEEEEET. I WANT THIS ONE BADDDD..

OMG THERE IS ALSO A NEW 2020 LEXUS RC F AS WELL YOOOOOOOO


YO OMG THE SUPRA IS JUST LINGERING IN THE BACK LIKE THEY DON'T CARE ANYMORE LOOOL.


PICTURES FOR Y'ALL <333333






Faisal Sheikh
Even the standard RCF gets launch control now improving 0-60 mph by 2/10ths.

176 lbs weight drop without sacrificing practicality by taking out the rear seats (and with those heavy a** 80 lbs front seat), is very impressive.

https://www.cars.com/articles/2020-...ack-edition-performance-pumped-1420756995507/
Faisal Sheikh
Even the standard RCF gets launch control now improving 0-60 mph by 2/10ths.

176 lbs weight drop without sacrificing practicality by taking out the rear seats (and with those heavy a** 80 lbs front seat), is very impressive.

https://www.cars.com/articles/2020-...ack-edition-performance-pumped-1420756995507/
Faisal Sheikh
All the details about the 2020 RCF and RCF track edition. Both have 472 HP and have a shortened overall gearing (and launch control)

Faisal Sheikh
All the details about the 2020 RCF and RCF track edition. Both have 472 HP and have a shortened overall gearing (and launch control)

F1 Silver Arrows
Now imagine if they did take away the backseats, and gave it way lighter seats?

Another 150 lbs less? Lexus killed it with this car. I'm so proud of them. However I did expect more power ngl.

F1 Silver Arrows
Now imagine if they did take away the backseats, and gave it way lighter seats?

Another 150 lbs less? Lexus killed it with this car. I'm so proud of them. However I did expect more power ngl.

Faisal Sheikh
Agreed. Was disappointed in the 472 HP (considering a standard RCF in Asia/Europe makes 471 HP already), but they made improvements in other areas I did not expect (shorter gearing, launch control and more weight loss than I thought they would be able to).

F1 Silver Arrows
Now imagine if they did take away the backseats, and gave it way lighter seats?

Another 150 lbs less? Lexus killed it with this car. I'm so proud of them. However I did expect more power ngl.

Faisal Sheikh
Agreed. Was disappointed in the 472 HP (considering a standard RCF in Asia/Europe makes 471 HP already), but they made improvements in other areas I did not expect (shorter gearing, launch control and more weight loss than I thought they would be able to).

F1 Silver Arrows
Now imagine if they did take away the backseats, and gave it way lighter seats?

Another 150 lbs less? Lexus killed it with this car. I'm so proud of them. However I did expect more power ngl.

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