1st Generation Lexus RC 300, 350, F and Track Edition Megathread

[mediumhot]

I just love OG RC headlight cluster and body graphics around it. That deep recessed housing position is super aggressive. Yeah, it could be a pain for snow pile up but it's worth it.

 

[Faisal Sheikh]

A small summer RCF meet (with an LC500). An RCF track edition in Electric Surge Blue was supposed to show up as well, but was a no show. Was really looking forward to it. Had a pro photographer there who took some rolling shots so will post it up here.

 

[Levi]

That is a micro-meet!

 

[Gor134]

I could see an RCF being a lot of fun at a circuit, but auto-x seems like a miserable tease for something with that heft and power.

Use that to your advantage 😉 put some sticky 200TWs up front, stiffen up the rear end and some less aggressive 300TW tires, and use that power/stiffening for more rotation out of turns

 

[Faisal Sheikh]

Use that to your advantage 😉 put some sticky 200TWs up front, stiffen up the rear end and some less aggressive 300TW tires, and use that power/stiffening for more rotation out of turns

Agreed on much better tires as it really needs better than the OEM tires it comes with. However, RCF is inherently very tail happy in tight turns especially if you have TVD. It power oversteers everywhere in auto cross settings when you have the steering cranked hard.

 

[Faisal Sheikh]

Check out the full album on pro photographer Celine's site.

https://curvesinshadowsca.pixieset.com/lexusmeet/

A teaser

 

[TurboLag]

 

[Faisal Sheikh]

David Yansens takes 2nd place overall in his daily driven RCF with a 1:37 at Laguna Seca

 

[mikeavelli]

A small summer RCF meet (with an LC500). An RCF track edition in Electric Surge Blue was supposed to show up as well, but was a no show. Was really looking forward to it. Had a pro photographer there who took some rolling shots so will post it up here.

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Awesome

 

[TurboLag]

https://www.instagram.com/taka_lexusf.drift/reel/C9cd7L8v5mD/

 

[Faisal Sheikh]

 

[dylanfoos]

Anyone seen anything about the 2025 RC F updates? Probably will be getting a press release soon as last years was on October 11th...

 

[Faisal Sheikh]

Anyone seen anything about the 2025 RC F updates? Probably will be getting a press release soon as last years was on October 11th...

I believe, it is the last year of RCF GT3 racing season before the GR GT3 replaces t. The RCF will live on only in the base model trim for one more year to meet the requirements for racing, I believe in 2025. Both the carbon model and track edition are discontinued.

 

[Motor]

Lexus's last AMG-chasing V8 super coupe goes out in noisy, esoteric style | Autocar

Lexus's line of V8 hotrods ends with a fiery-sounding feast of carbonfibre

www.autocar.co.uk

VERDICT
Lexus RC F Ultimate Edition
Bellows in some ways, whispers in others. A little flawed, but never dull or boring

GOOD
Theatrical power delivery
Rich, inviting, alternative cabin
Excellent material quality

BAD
Ride and handling shows evidence of its mass
8-speed auto 'box is a real fun sponge
Doesn't have the knock-out

DESIGN & STYLING​

PROS
Remains wedded to atmo V8 power
Advanced driveline tech

CONS
Rivals have more power and torque
Heavy despite all the carbon

INTERIOR​

PROS
Lavish, attractive materials
High-quality look and feel

CONS
High driving position
Antiquated multimedia system
No folding back seats

ENGINES & PERFORMANCE​

PROS
Bristling, effusive V8 soundtrack is suitably epic
Carbon brakes have power and stamina

CONS
Only hot hatch quick by modern performance standards
Gearbox is unworthy

RIDE & HANDLING​

PROS
Tactile steering and subtle, hard-working diff make for absorbing road handling

CONS
Doesn’t disguise its bulk well

MPG & RUNNING COSTS​

PROS
Price isn’t out to gouge the chosen few
Limited supply might make it a collector’s curious

CONS
They will be long sold now

 

[Levi]

Talking about weight and bulk, meanwhile M2 is as heavy, and all electric weigh as much as a Humvee

 

[Randen Montalvo]

For my F & Lexus Racing fans!!

 

[Faisal Sheikh]

The RCF is officially dead. R.I.P. The RCF GT3 must be done racing as well. First time since 2007 when there is no F product on sale.

WHAT'S NEW FOR 2025 - Lexus USA Newsroom

This page includes the most up-to-date vehicle information for the 2025 model year. Additional information about our 2025 vehicles will be added as it becomes available.

pressroom.lexus.com

 

[dylanfoos]

We are about a month away from the Tokyo Auto Salon... We will more than likely get some closure there. Also, i'm sure we will get a official pressroom article any day updating us on the RC. Maybe we see one last run?

 

[qtb007]

The RCF is officially dead. R.I.P. The RCF GT3 must be done racing as well. First time since 2007 when there is no F product on sale.

WHAT'S NEW FOR 2025 - Lexus USA Newsroom

This page includes the most up-to-date vehicle information for the 2025 model year. Additional information about our 2025 vehicles will be added as it becomes available.

pressroom.lexus.com

The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.

 

[Gecko]

After Lexus' announcement earlier this year that 2024 would be the final year for the TE, and the entire RC lineup being absent from the "2025 what's new" update... that feels unofficially official to me.

There are barely any RC Fs available for sale and it's been that way for a year or more.