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Lexus RC

The coupé built on a mixture of IS, GS and older platforms — a genuinely composite structure, which is worth knowing because a body or suspension part number rarely follows one model cleanly. Mechanically the powertrain is the IS's, so IS information applies. The RC F's 5.0 2UR-GSE is naturally aspirated where most rivals are turbocharged, so its fault profile is valve timing and intake rather than boost.

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Lexus RC, front view
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Generations

  • First generation 2014–present

    A composite platform borrowing from IS and GS; the powertrain is the IS's, so that is where its information sits.

    Body styles
    Coupé
    Platform
    Toyota N
    Engines
    • 2.0 turbo — 8AR-FTS · petrol · 180 kW (241 hp) · 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) · RC 200t and RC 300
    • 3.5 2GR-FKS V6 — 2GR-FKS · petrol · 221–224 kW (296–300 hp) · 357–362 Nm (263–267 lb-ft) · RC 350
    • 2.5 hybrid — 2AR-FSE · hybrid · 221 Nm (163 lb-ft) · RC 300h
    • 5.0 V8 — 2UR-GSE · petrol · 341–351 kW (457–471 hp) · 505–530 Nm (372–391 lb-ft) · RC F
    • 3.5 — 2GR-FKS · petrol · 221–224 kW (296–300 hp) · 357–362 Nm (263–267 lb-ft)
    • 3.5 V6 — 2GR-FSE · petrol · 320–380 Nm (236–280 lb-ft) · petrol, RC 350, 2014-2017
    Transmissions
    6-speed automatic · 8-speed automatic · e-CVT · e-CVT L210 hybrid transaxle
    Drivetrain
    Rear-wheel drive · Four-wheel drive

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