Lexus RC F Matt Farah Reviews the Lexus RC F Track Edition

[Faisal Sheikh]

I wonder what the "no V8s under $90k" is going to mean for the RC F going forward?

The sun is setting on the 2UR high-revving V8. I am definitely not complaining since I already own one.

 

[Tragic Bronson]

 

[Faisal Sheikh]

Great review.

 

[Faisal Sheikh]

It is a standard RCF (not TE), but thought I would post it here.

Looks like this RCF is even with the older C63 AMG, but this is the detuned European version of the RCF, which is about 18 PS (15 HP) down compared to the US/Canada version of the RCF. Also, I always use 2nd gear for 50 mph. Using 3rd gear is just wrong considering second gear goes to 75 mph.

 

[Will1991]

Considering how pricing is done I would say it did well!

It's substantial cheaper than M4/C63s, and from this we can easily see how everyone expects always more from Toyota than the competition...
One of the main arguments against our RCF was how heavy it was to corner well, now a Mercedes is a lot heavier and no one says anything??? Suddenly only straight line performance matters for car journalists??

 

[Faisal Sheikh]

It has always been subjective opinions. A lot of the weight were due to reinforcement to achieve higher chassis rigidity. RCF (especially the TVD) shrinks around the driver the more one pushes it. I can carrying insane amount of speed through turns is easy and have to look at the speedo to see how fast you are cornering. 73 mph slalom speed and 0.98g through the skidpad are top tier numbers.

I would have actually preferred to see a track lap of these cars. Only the M4 and potentially C63S (depending on the type of track) would have been a few tenths quicker, but mostly because of the turbo torque on the straights and exits.

Considering how pricing is done I would say it did well!

It's substantial cheaper than M4/C63s, and from this we can easily see how everyone expects always more from Toyota than the competition...
One of the main arguments against our RCF was how heavy it was to corner well, now a Mercedes is a lot heavier and no one says anything??? Suddenly only straight line performance matters for car journalists??

 

[Tragic Bronson]

 

[Will1991]

Perfect combination, red exterior with black interior. Amazing seat design.

Also, much easier to see than Doug on shorts 😅

 

[Faisal Sheikh]

Finally some are getting what the RCF is all about especially when she is ripping through the back roads.

 

[Tragic Bronson]

Perfect combination, red exterior with black interior. Amazing seat design.

Also, much easier to see than Doug on shorts 😅

Or Chris Harris. I was told Sarah used to be a guy until surgery.

 

[Tragic Bronson]

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[CRSKTN]

Or Chris Harris. I was told Sarah used to be a guy until surgery.

It makes me very very happy that transgendered people can more safely be themselves these days, including never bringing up the fact that they're transgendered.

 

[Faisal Sheikh]

Since there are two threads going, I would post it up here. This guy would take the RCF over M3/M4.

 

[Tragic Bronson]

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The V8-powered Lexus RC F is sharper than ever, yet it still plays second fiddle to its well-rounded German competitors.

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Lexus RC F 2020 review: EP3

The Lexus RC F is one of the last performance cars standing with a high-performance, naturally aspirated V8 engine under its bonnet. Not only that, but it's rear wheel-drive and loaded with dynamic systems, luxury features and safety tech. What's not to like? Read on to find out.

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[Den]

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