The tyre-scorching Lexus RC F has just been priced in the UK, and guess what? It’s more expensive than the model it’s gunning for, the BMW M4 Coupe. The super Lexus range starts at £59,995 in Britain – a good £3,360 more than the base M4 – and tops out at £67,995 for the RC F Carbon (before options, that is).
In the UK, the RC F includes full LED headlights, Brembo brakes, Sachs monotube dampers, an active rear spoiler and 19-inch forged alloys as standard, while the up-specced Carbon model adds a carbon-fibre roof, bonnet and rear spoiler, a torque-vectoring differential, Alcantara seats and a Mark Levinson audio system.
This is no ordinary Lexus, of course, with a high-tech 5.0 litre V8 engine that makes 450 hp and 520 Nm of torque, paired to an eight-speed Sports Direct Shift automatic transmission. It gets to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds, on to a top speed of 270 km/h. The BMW M4 on the other hand (available in Malaysia for RM748,800), has a 431 hp/550 Nm turbo straight-six, 0-100 km/h time of 4.1 seconds and 250 km/h top speed.
Now readers, what do you think of this – is Lexus having delusions of grandeur, or is the RC F good enough to fight off the much-favoured BMW M4 even with a price disadvantage? Your opinions below, please.
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Comments generally agree that the Lexus RC F is more expensive than the BMW M4 in the UK, with discussions highlighting its higher standard equipment, exclusivity, and distinctive presence. Some fans appreciate Lexus's reliability and V8 engine, while others criticize its pricing, branding, and perceived lack of driving fun. There is consensus that the RC F offers a luxurious and exclusive alternative, but opinions vary regarding its value compared to the more established BMW M4 segment.