Lexus RC
The RC coupe is part of the luxury sports car segment, but unlike most Lexus models it doesn’t offer a hybrid variant. The 3.5-litre V6 engine under the hood produces 260 or 311 horsepower depending on the configuration. In order to challenge Germany’s finest such as the BMW M4, Lexus also has the RC F with a 5.0-litre V8 delivering 472 horsepower and a stiffer suspension that contributes to superior handling.
Lexus RC
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$87,550 |
| Fees | CA$2,145 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,648/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 5,0 l V8 |
| Power | 472 hp @ 7,100 rpm (352 kW) |
| Torque | 395 lb·ft @ 4,800 – 5,600 rpm (536 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Coupe |
| Category | Compact luxury car, Luxury sport car |
| Assembly | Tahara, JP |
| Generation | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 14.4 L/100km |
| Highway | 9.6 L/100km |
| Combined | 12.2 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 540 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 285 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | standard |
| Head-up display | not available |
| Surround-view camera | not available |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | not available |
| Wireless phone charging | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, double wishbones |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P255/35R19 |
| Rear tires | P275/35R19 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 4 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,710 mm (185″) |
| Width | 1,845 mm (73″) |
| Height | 1,390 mm (55″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,731 mm (108″) |
| Weight | 1,770 kg (3,902 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 4 |
| Trunk | 286 l |
| Fuel tank | 66 l (15 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.5 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 2.7 s |
| Top speed | 270 km/h (168 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 36 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 6 years/110,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 6/10 |
| Reliability | 10/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 4/10 |
| Driving | 6/10 |
| Overall | 6/10 |
| Average | 68%(view ratings) |