Car Profiles - Lexus RC

LEXUS RC

Lexus's second attempt in a coupe and unlike its first attempt, the Lexus RC was designed from the ground up to be a two-door sports coupe. The Lexus RC is the marque's middle finger to the BMW 4 Series. A substantial weight penalty deters the Lexus RC F from taking the BMW M4's crown, but it redeems itself with its mighty naturally aspirated V8 which sounds a lot better than the latter's turbo inline-6. 

The Good: Fun to drive, same league with the Germans

The Bad: A heavyweight

Price Range: P3,648,000-P5,968,000
Our Rating: ****

Last Update: January 9, 2018

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	RC F	RC 350
Price	P5,598,000 (Regular), P5,968,000 (Carbon Package)	P3,658,000
Warranty	3 Years or 100,000kms	3 Years or 100,000kms
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	2UR-GSE 5.0 DOHC 32V V8	2GR-FSE 3.5 DOHC 24V V6
Horsepower	467hp @ 7,100rpm	305hp @ 6,400rpm
Torque	530Nm @ 4800-5600rpm	377Nm @ 4,800rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/91 octane	Gasoline/91 Octane
Fuel System	VVT-iE, Dual VVT-I, D4-S Direct and Port Injection, Dual Mode Otto and Atkinson Cycle	Dual VVT-I and D4-S Direct and Port Injection
Transmission	8-Speed Automatic	8-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	66 Liters	66 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,705mm	4,695mm
Width	1,845mm	1,840mm
Height	1,390mm	1,395mm
Wheelbase	2,730mm	2,730mm
Curb Weight	1,840kg	1,767kg
Body Style	2 Door Coupe	2 Door Coupe
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive
Seating	4	4
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	Double Wishbone with Stabilizer	Double Wishbone with Stabilizer
Rear Suspension	Multi Link with Stabilizer	Multi Link with Stabilizer
Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Tires	255/35 R19 (Front), 275/35 R19 (Rear)	235/45 R18
Wheels	19 Inch Alloy	18 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	8	8
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Brake Assist	Yes, with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Brake Assist
Traction/Stability Control	Traction Control, Hill Start Assist, and Vehicle Stability Control	Traction Control, Hill Start Assist, and Vehicle Stability Control
Other Safety Features	Front and Rear Sensors with Rear View Camera	Front and Rear Sensors with Rear View Camera
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	None	LED
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Quad Exhausts, Active Rear Spoiler, Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management, Lexus Dynamic Handling, Limited Slip Differential, Adaptive Variable Suspension	Automatic Full-LED Headlamps with LED Daytime Running Lights and Cornering Lamps, LED Tail Lights, Electrochromic Side Mirror With Reversing Tilt and Memory, Sun Roof, Side Mirror Signal Repeaters
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Power Adjust Tilt and Telescopic with Memory	Power Adjust Tilt and Telescopic with Memory
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver and Passenger	Power, Driver and Passenger
Seating Material	Semi-Aniline Leather	Leather
Other Interior Features	Adds: 8 Inch TFT LCD Virtual Gauge Display with G Sensor and Lap Timer, Sports Seats	7 Inch TFT LCD Touchpad-Operated Lexus Remote Touch Interface with HDD-Based Navigation, Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror, Ambient Lighting, Shimamoku Wood Trim, Paddle Shifters, Electrostatic Touch Slider Panel AC Controls
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic, Dual Zone	Automatic, Dual Zone
Audio System	Lexus Remote Touch Interface with AM/FM/CD/MP3/USB/Navigation/Bluetooth Telephone and Audio	Lexus Remote Touch Interface with AM/FM/CD/MP3/USB/Navigation/Bluetooth Telephone and Audio
Speakers	17 Speakers, Mark Levinson Sound System	10 Speakers, Lexus Premium Audio
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio, Cruise Control, and Telephone	Yes, Audio, Cruise Control, and Telephone
Alarm	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes, Smart Entry and Start	Yes, Smart Entry and Start
RIVALS	BMW 4 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe, Audi A5