2017 Lexus RC F Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Lexus may be late to the performance luxury vehicle game, but it’s making up for lost time with an impressive selection. From the original manic LFA supercar (now retired) to the recently launched GS F sedan, Lexus is beginning to flex its performance muscle with its F lineup. Which of these cars are you most likely to see out on the road? That would be the entry-level RC F coupe, with a starting price tag of $64,165 for the 2017 model.
The RC F takes the RC coupe’s aggressive-looking exterior and turns it up a notch. A giant grille is flanked by large bumper vents that provide additional cooling to the massive brakes. A new vented hood feeds cool outside air to the engine, and a range of available 19-inch wheels gives the RC F various levels of attitude. The rear features four exhaust tips, a revised bumper, and a rear wing that rises at speeds above 50 mph to keep the vehicle grounded, and the roof and rear wing are available in carbon fiber to help cut weight.
The RC F’s interior was designed with crisp, straight lines and a clear layout to minimize distraction. Little details such as a paddle-shifter-equipped sport steering wheel and carbon-fiber accents highlight the coupe’s luxuriousness, and the high-back sport seats help keep everyone in place during hard cornering. Infotainment duties are handled by a display screen and Lexus’ Remote Touchpad, a laptop-like touchpad. New for 2017 is Scout GPS Link, which uses an app to sync your Android or Apple smartphone to the RC F’s infotainment display. Optional upgrades include the Enform App Suite, a navigation system, and a Mark Levinson audio system.
For the RC F, Lexus bucks the turbocharging trend followed by many of its competitors, opting instead for a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 engine that produces 467 hp and 389 lb-ft of torque. This V8’s power figures are not as impressive as those of others in the performance luxury segment, but the RC F is no slouch. With an 8-speed automatic, the RC F rockets to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and hits a top speed of 168 mph. EPA fuel-economy figures stand at 16 mpg city, 25 highway, and 19 combined.
The 2017 model year sees Lexus introduce a new adaptive suspension system for the RC F in an effort to solve one of the biggest issues of previous models: a very uncomfortable ride. The RC F features a number of other performance items, including Brembo brakes, a Torsen limited-slip differential, and a speed-sensitive electric steering system.
As for safety, the RC F comes with 8 airbags, traction and stability control, a reversing camera, and Lexus Enform Safety Connect. This telematics system will alert emergency services in the event of a crash, locate your vehicle if stolen, and call for roadside assistance. Optional features include blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, and collision-mitigation braking.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · Watts: 256
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 15.0 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Premium brakes: Brembo · Rear brake diameter: 13.6 · Rear brake width: 1.1 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage and pass-thru · Center console trim: leatherette · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: leatherette · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: manual driver seat · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 2.94 · Limited slip differential: rear
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: wing · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: Enform · Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: door unlock · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leatherette
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.0 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Front shock type: monotube · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear shock type: monotube · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation app: Scout · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app function: lock operation
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 7
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse