"Road Magazine" (roadmag)
01/08/2014 at 20:31 • Filed to: None
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"Road Magazine" (roadmag)
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Lexus just sneak-peaked their all-new BMW M4 rivaling RC-F which will debut at the Detroit Motor Show. This car is about to add some serious heat zi' Germans!
Performance
The RC F is equipped with a new 5.0-litre V8 engine with a maximum output set to be well above 450bhp. Its status as the most powerful V8 road-going car Lexus has yet built is reflected in styling optimised for stability at high speeds, including wider wheels and tyres, an active rear wing, air scoops, cooling ducts and carbon fibre components. Each element delivers what Lexus calls "functional beauty" to the overall design.
"The form of each component is carefully designed to contribute to performance. Unique air outlets in the bonnet and rear section of the front wings contribute to optimum engine cooling and handling stability. They create a powerful look that immediately conveys the expectation of a dynamic driving experience."
Yukihiko Yaguchi, RC-F Chief Engineer
Exterior
The signature Lexus spindle grille dominates the front of the RC F, with a single F mesh section that extends all the way from the bonnet line to the lower lip. The bonnet is set higher than on the RC, helping create a powerful, flared profile true to the ethos of Lexus's F models. Ducts beneath the front bumper and wings, and strategically placed aerodynamic stabilising fins create a stance that further broadcasts the model's Lexus F pedigree.
Outlets to the rear of the front wings form an L shape where they merge with the side sill extensions. The car's powerful character is also expressed in stacked, trapezoidal quad-outlet tailpipes.
The RC F displays design cues taken from the LFA supercar. An active rear wing automatically deploys at 80km/h (50mph) and retracts when speed falls below 40km/h (25mph), preserving the coupe's svelte lines at standstill.
Three variations of a 10-spoke, 19-inch forged aluminium wheel design will be available, according to grade, including a set hand-polished by craftsmen.
Interior
The power of the exterior is matched by the cockpit design of the RC F's interior. Features unique to the model include the meters, steering wheel, seats, trim detailing and pedals.
The instrument panel is dominated by a central dial, which automatically adapts in line with the coupe's four different driving modes. In each case different information colour and text size are displayed.
To help ensure comfort, Lexus produced a new steering wheel design, with an elliptical cross-section, a thick grip and optimum location of shift paddles. The high-back seats are also new: finished with an embossed F on the headrests, their styling is inspired in part by modern high-tech athletic sportswear. Five leather trims will be available, all with contrast stitching.
Lexus's close scrutiny of every element of the RC F extends to the design of L-shaped rubber slits in the brake and accelerator pedals – not just to look good, but also to provide better foot grip.
!!! UNSUPPORTED LINE BREAK IN HEADER !!!
PanchoVilleneuve ST
> Road Magazine
01/08/2014 at 20:32 |
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BUT IT'S AUTOTRAGIC ONLY IT SUCKS I AM A REAL ENTHUSIAST ARRRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHH RAAAGGGEEEEE
Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna
> Road Magazine
01/08/2014 at 20:36 |
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BUT IT'S 100K IT SUCKS I AM POOR ARRRGGGGHHHH RAAAAAAGEEEEE
PS9
> Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna
01/08/2014 at 21:00 |
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$100k? That's too much for an M4 fighter. The outgoing M3 MSRP'd for $60-70k. I'm sure it's nice inside, and fast on the track outside, but it's not going to outrun a GT-R.
ballzdeepnu
> Road Magazine
04/17/2014 at 14:52 |
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I would love to get my hands on one of these, but if it's untunable like the previous F, I would probably go for the M3/4. I purchased an IS-F back in 2009, and I love the car, but the lack of tuning options is a huge drawback. What is the point of an un-tunable performance car?