Lexus RC F confirmed with 460 hp V8, Detroit debut

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The Lexus RC F will indeed be drawing 460 hp from a V8, as a leaked invitation to the carmaker’s stand at the 2014 North American International Auto Show divulges. That’s a 44 hp jump over its predecessor, the Lexus IS F.

The V8 in question is unlikely to be a carry-over-and-tune-up job though – reports suggest that it could be different from the IS F’s, as Lexus had previously said that 5.0 litre lump won’t be used in future models as it doesn’t meet current global emissions regulations.

The Lexus IS F does 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and hits the electronic buffers at 270 km/h. Suffice to say, the increased output should see the Lexus RC F better these performance figures – it might even manage 300 km/h.

You can expect the hot Lexus RC to take some styling and tech cues from the Lexus LFA supercar, including a speed-sensitive rear spoiler. There could also be a carbon-fibre bonnet, roof and boot lid. See spyshots, a video and another video, or learn more about the regular Lexus RC here.

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While most dream of the future, Jonathan Tan dreams of the past, although he's never been there. Fantasises much too often about cruising down Treacher Road (Jalan Sultan Ismail) in a Triumph Stag that actually works, and hopes this stint here will snap him back to present reality.

 

Comments

  • Toyota Fanboi on Dec 30, 2013 at 1:21 pm

    Oops, I read that as Toyota RC F……. Lol

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    • oops, i read u as BMW fanboi…hehe

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    • Dosen’t matter, even with a Toyota badge, 460hp V8 + RWD is really something, I mean no one complaint about the Supra.

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  • boringlah keep posting news for Lexus Lexus Lexus…

    Where is Proton?

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  • vector on Dec 30, 2013 at 2:45 pm

    looks like this can really rival m4, mustang and c63. good job Lexus

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  • qwerty on Dec 30, 2013 at 4:23 pm

    Yea Lexus, keep it up!! I’m looking forward to the day a Lexus dethroning a BMW from the “Ultimate Driving Machine” podium!

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  • neemfa on Dec 30, 2013 at 5:09 pm

    seems like Vios dugong TRD designer got a job at Lexus.. the front grille really looks similar.

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