Lexus RC

Lexus RC
Overview
Manufacturer Lexus (Toyota)
Production 2014–present
Model years 2015–present
Assembly Japan: Tahara, Aichi (Tahara plant)[1]
Designer Pansoo Kwon (2012)[2][3][4]
Body and chassis
Class Compact executive car (D)
Body style 2-door coupé
Layout
Related Lexus IS (XE30)
Lexus GS (L10)
Powertrain
Engine
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,730 mm (107.5 in)
Length 4,695–4,705 mm (184.8–185.2 in)
Width 1,840–1,845 mm (72.4–72.6 in)
Height 1,395 mm (54.9 in)
Curb weight 1,680–1,800 kg (3,704–3,968 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor Lexus SC

The Lexus RC (Japanese: レクサス・RC, Rekusasu RC) is a compact executive coupé manufactured by Lexus, Toyota's luxury division. The RC which according to Lexus stands for "Radical Coupe"[6] is a two-door coupé version of the Lexus IS (XE30).[7] The RC is designated as the XC10 series. The RC borrowed styling from the LF-LC concept and was previewed by the LF-CC concept, being designed as a proposal by Pansoo Kwon from 2010 to early 2012 and approved by supervising designers Yasuo Kajino and Tatsuya Takei.

RC (2014–present)

Lexus RC 300h F Sport (AVC10; United Kingdom)
Interior
2019 RC

The Lexus RC was unveiled in 2013 Tokyo Motor Show.[8][9]

The RC has a shorter wheelbase than the XE30 series IS though it is longer overall. The platform shares the front end of the L10 series GS, midsection from the XE20 series IS convertible, while the rear componentry is from the XE30 series IS.[10] The RC has three LED lamps in the triangular headlights and 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels as standard, or 19-inch ten-spoke wheels as option.[9]

Japan model were set to go on sale in the second half of 2014. Early models include RC 350 and RC 300h.[11][12] US sales began in November 2014.[13] In Japan, ownership of the version with the 5.0 litre engine is expensive due to the annual Japanese road tax obligation.

Initially, the RC was available with a choice of three engines; the RC 300h with the 2.5-liter 2AR-FSE inline-four engine mated to a continuously variable transmission, the RC 350 with the 3.5-liter 2GR-FSE V6 (which was later replaced with the 2GR-FKS), and the RC F with 5.0-liter 2UR-GSE V8. The RC 200t (now called RC 300), featuring a 2.0-liter 8AR-FTS I4 turbocharged petrol engine, was added to the range in late 2015. All-wheel drive is offered for the RC 300h and RC 350.

RC F (2014–present)

Lexus RC F (USC10, Germany)
Lexus RC F (USC10, Germany)

The Lexus RC F is a high performance version of the RC. The vehicle was unveiled in the 2014 North American International Auto Show. It went on sale in the United States in November 2014 as a 2015 model year vehicle.[14][15] It was set to go on sale in Japan in the second half of 2014.[16]

Toyota 2UR-GSE engine in a Lexus RC F

The RC F features a 5.0-liter 2UR-GSE V8 engine with Atkinson cycle at cruising speeds, developing a maximum output of 477 PS at 7100 rpm. It is coupled to Toyota AA80E 8-speed transmission built by Aisin AW.[17] The RC F has Brembo four-wheel power assisted disc brakes with anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic brake force distribution (EBD) and brake assist (BA), 255/35R19 front wheels and 275/35R19 rear wheels.

The RC F is equipped with vertical G-sensor for VDIM, Torque Vectoring Differential (TVD) with three operating modes, Standard, Slalom, or Track, front and rear coil-spring independent suspension, monotube gas-filled shock absorbers and ball-jointed stabilizer bars, three new 19-inch diameter forged aluminum wheels, spindle grille with F-mesh pattern on the lower half, unique front hood which raises the peak of the vehicle, hood air vent from the LFA, front cooling ducts, front fender ducts in the L shape, exclusive combination meters from LFA (a large centrally mounted tachometer that alters according to drive mode, digital and analog speedometer, differential torque vectoring monitor, G-force meter, oil and water temperature gauges, mileage information and a stopwatch), and an elliptical cross-section thick grip steering wheel.

The aerodynamic package includes an active rear spoiler, tuning of the underbody, the intakes in the grille and the front fender vents and aero stabilizing fins.

The carbon fiber optional package, or known in Japan as Carbon Exterior Package, includes a clear coated carbon fiber roof, active rear spoiler, and the carbon fiber engine hood. The carbon fiber package parts for the RC F were made at the Aichi plant after the end of the LFA production.

To celebrate the 10th-anniversary of Lexus F high performance models, the limited edition RC F is released for the 2018 model year US market. All of the limited edition RC F come in matte-finished Nebula Gray paint with gloss black wheels and bright blue brake calipers. Inside they are equipped with blue leather seats, steering wheel and shift knob, blue suede dashboard cover above the instrument cluster, and blue-silver carbon fiber power window switch panel.

Motorsports

Lexus RC F GT500 Team ZENT Cerumo
Lexus RC F GT3 Emil Frey Lexus Racing

Super GT

The RC F has given its name to a GT500 class competitor in the Super GT series in the 2014 season, replacing the SC430 that had been raced for 7 years. In its debut season, the car scored 4 victories by Team TOM'S at Okayama, Suzuka, and Buriram and Team ZENT Cerumo at Sportsland SUGO with the new technical regulations.

In 2015, Andrea Caldarelli and Ryō Hirakawa claimed two wins, whereas Daisuke Itō and James Rossiter claimed one win. In the 2016 Super GT Series, the car claimed three wins, with Heikki Kovalainen and Kohei Hirate winning the title. The RC was replaced by the Lexus LC for the 2017 season.

IMSA

Lexus RC F GT3 GT Daytona
Category Weathertech SportsCar GT Daytona
Constructor Lexus
Technical specifications
Chassis Carbon-fibre monocoque
Suspension (front) Double wishbone, pushrod operated, twin dampers and torsion bars
Suspension (rear) Double wishbone, pushrod operated, twin dampers and spring
Length 4,845 mm (191 in)
Width 2,030 mm (80 in)
Height 1,270 mm (50 in)
Wheelbase 2,730 mm (107 in)
Engine Lexus 5.4 L (330 cu in) V8 normally-aspirated, front engined, longitudinally mounted
Transmission 6-speed sequential semi-automatic gearbox
Power Over 373 kW (507 PS)
Weight 1,300 kg (2,866 lb)
Fuel VP Racing Fuels
Lubricants Mobil 1
Brakes Hydraulic ventilated iron discs. AP Racing calipers
Tyres Continental ExtremeContact
Competition history
Notable entrants United States 3GT Racing
Notable drivers United States Sage Karam
United States Scott Pruett
United Kingdom Ian James
United States Gustavo Menezes
United States Austin Cindric
United States Robert Alon
United Kingdom Jack Hawksworth
Germany Dominik Farnbacher
Austria Dominik Baumann
Canada Kyle Marcelli
Switzerland Philipp Frommenwiler
Brazil Bruno Junqueira
Denmark David Heinemeier Hansson
United States Sean Rayhall
Debut 2017 24 Hours of Daytona
RacesWinsPolesF.Laps
16000
Constructors' Championships 0
Drivers' Championships 0

3GT Racing, a partnership of Lexus and Paul Gentilozzi, developed a GT3-class RC F during 2016. The team entered two cars at the 2017 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, with Scott Pruett, Sage Karam, Jack Hawksworth and Robert Alon as full-season drivers.

Sales

Calendar year U.S sales Canadian sales
2014 1,922[18] 78[18]
2015 14,784[18] 792[18]
2016 11,165[19] 526[18]
2017 7,363[18] 512[18]

References

  1. ↑ "Japanese Production Sites" (Press release). Japan: Toyota. 2015-03-06. Archived from the original on 2015-03-18.
  2. ↑ "名古屋芸大グループ通信" [Nagoya Geidai group communication] (in Japanese). Japan: Nagoyoa University of Arts. Retrieved 2018-10-06.
  3. ↑ Marcus, Frank (2014-01-08). "First Look: 2015 Lexus RC F". Motor Trend. Retrieved 2014-06-22.
  4. ↑ Watts, Kevin (2014-06-19). "Video: Interview with Lexus RC Designers". Lexus Enthusiast. Retrieved 2014-06-22.
  5. ↑ Tan, Danny (2018-01-25). "Lexus Malaysia's IS, GS, NX, RX 200t now badged '300'". Paul Tan. Malaysia. Retrieved 2018-10-06.
  6. ↑ "Lexus RC" (in Japanese). Japan: Lexus. Archived from the original on 2014-10-26.
  7. ↑ Watts, Kevin Robert Edward (2013-12-09). "Interview with Lexus RC Chief Engineer Junichi Furuyama". Lexus Enthusiast. Archived from the original on 2013-12-19.
  8. ↑ Ramsey, Jonathon (2013-11-20). "2015 Lexus RC 300h is a hardcore hybrid cherry coupe". Autoblog.com. Retrieved 2013-12-03.
  9. 1 2 Gnaticov, Cristian (2013-11-04). "2014 Lexus RC officially unveiled, going to Tokyo Motor Show". Inautonews.com. Retrieved 2013-11-04.
  10. ↑ Fallah, Alborz (2014-09-07). "Lexus RC350 Review". CarAdvice. Retrieved 2014-09-07.
  11. ↑ "LEXUS、スポーツクーペ RCをワールドプレミア" [Lexus, the world premiere sports coupe RC] (Press release) (in Japanese). Japan: Lexus. 2013-11-20. Retrieved 2014-06-09.
  12. ↑ "Lexus Unveils 'RC' Sports Coupe" (Press release). Japan: Toyota. 2013-11-20. Retrieved 2014-06-09.
  13. ↑ Cain, Timothy (2014-12-04). "November 2014 U.S. Passenger Car Sales Rankings – Top 157 Best-Selling Cars in America – Every Car Ranked –". Good Car Bad Car. Retrieved 2015-03-31.
  14. ↑ "Lexus November 2014 Sales Report". Lexus Enthusiast. 2014-12-02. Retrieved 2018-06-23.
  15. ↑ "New Lexus RC F Combines Aggressive Styling with High Performance" (Press release). Japan: Toyota. 2014-01-14. Retrieved 2014-06-09.
  16. ↑ "LEXUS、高性能クーペRC Fをワールドプレミア" [Lexus, The world premiere high-performance coupe RC F] (Press release) (in Japanese). Japan: Lexus. 2014-01-14. Retrieved 2014-06-09.
  17. ↑ "一周谍报汇总 哈弗H9/雷克萨斯RC-F等" [One week intelligence summary Hafer H9 / Lexus RC-F, etc]. Xin Hua (in Chinese). 2014-01-11. Retrieved 2014-06-09.
  18. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Cain, Timothy. "Lexus RC Sales Figures". GoodCarBadCar. Retrieved 2016-03-16.
  19. ↑ "December 2016 and Year-End Sales Chart" (Press release). USA: Toyota. 2017-01-05. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Corporation, vehicle production timeline
Type Line 1990s 2000s 2010s
9 0123456789 0123456789 01234567
Compact CT A10
IS XE10 XE20 XE30
HS ANF10
Mid-size ES V20 XV10 XV20 XV30 XV40 XV60
GS S140 S160 S190 L10
Full-size LS XF10 XF20 XF30 XF40 XF50
Crossover UX
NX AZ10
RX XU10 XU30 AL10 AL20
SUV GX J120 J150
LX J80 J100 J200
Coupé RC XC10
SC Z30 Z40
LC Z100
LFA LFA
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