Lexus has debuted the new RC-F, a weaponized RC coupe with the M4 in its crosshairs. The question, is Lexus' aim any good?
So as we know BMW downsized the M4/M3 engine from a 4.0L V-8 to their tried and true flat 6 TT which cracks out an impressive 431 hp and 406-lb-fts. Lexus pulled an interesting move in importing technology from the Prius. The RC-F's 5.0 V8 has been tuned to run on an Atkinson cycle and an Otto cycle. Basically during low-power cruising the 5.0 will flip into Atkinson cycle allowing the engine to operate as a 4.2L by leaving the intake vales open for part of the compression stroke. Performance specs on the RC-F are nascent to this point, with rumors swirling from 450-480 horsepower and 380-400 lb-fts of twist. Both cars feature plenty of carbon bits, like lips and roofs.
Whats still up in the air for the RC-F are two KEY factors. Firstly we don't know much about the Lexus' gearbox, going by the IS-F it could very well be an 8 speed slushbox complete with torque converter
. That my friends would be a travesty, how can you announce your going M hunting and then show up with a conventional auto :dodgy:
The second factor is price. Lexus has not announced an official price line for the RC-F but already the internet is rumbling about a six figure price tag. Again, how does Lexus expect to go M hunting when they may very well price themselves completely out of the market?
Anyways, lets hear those thoughts. Would you consider, would you test drive or won't you???

So as we know BMW downsized the M4/M3 engine from a 4.0L V-8 to their tried and true flat 6 TT which cracks out an impressive 431 hp and 406-lb-fts. Lexus pulled an interesting move in importing technology from the Prius. The RC-F's 5.0 V8 has been tuned to run on an Atkinson cycle and an Otto cycle. Basically during low-power cruising the 5.0 will flip into Atkinson cycle allowing the engine to operate as a 4.2L by leaving the intake vales open for part of the compression stroke. Performance specs on the RC-F are nascent to this point, with rumors swirling from 450-480 horsepower and 380-400 lb-fts of twist. Both cars feature plenty of carbon bits, like lips and roofs.
Whats still up in the air for the RC-F are two KEY factors. Firstly we don't know much about the Lexus' gearbox, going by the IS-F it could very well be an 8 speed slushbox complete with torque converter
The second factor is price. Lexus has not announced an official price line for the RC-F but already the internet is rumbling about a six figure price tag. Again, how does Lexus expect to go M hunting when they may very well price themselves completely out of the market?
Anyways, lets hear those thoughts. Would you consider, would you test drive or won't you???