New Lexus RC F to debut in Detroit
By Jamie White – Head of Communications
Lexus is set to reveal the new RC F at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 14.
The RC F is a sports thoroughbred model based on the RC coupe which made its debut in Tokyo in November, and comes equipped with a new 5.0-litre V8 engine with a maximum output 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.
Lexus RC F Chief Engineer, Yukihiko Yaguchi, said: “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.”
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 car’s powerful character is also expressed in stacked, trapezoidal quad-outlet tailpipes.
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.
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.
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