The RC is an interesting car because it looks inherently sporty; however, it fails to live up to that illusion.

Chassis wise, the RC was closer to the production car as required by SP3T regulations. The RC 350 naturally aspirated V6 produces 234 kW (314 hp; 318 PS) at 6,600rpm and 380 N⋅m (280 lbf⋅ft) at 4,800rpm. We may earn a commission for purchases made through our links. A Black Line Special Edition of the RC is available for the 2021 model year—in addition to black exterior details and ash wood interior trim, this limited-production run of RC F Sport models comes with a two-piece matching set of Zero Halliburton luggage. VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 2-door coupe, PRICE AS TESTED: $50,280 (base price: $48,090), ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 24-valve V-6, aluminum block and heads, port and direct fuel injection, Displacement: 211 cu in, 3456 ccPower: 306 hp @ 6400 rpmTorque: 277 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm, TRANSMISSION: 8-speed automatic with manual shifting mode, DIMENSIONS:Wheelbase: 107.5 inLength: 184.8 inWidth: 72.4 in Height: 54.9 inPassenger volume: 84 cu ftTrunk volume: 10 cu ftCurb weight: 3816 lb, C/D TEST RESULTS: It went on sale in the United States in November 2014 as a 2015 model year vehicle. In our testing, we've found this engine to be velvety smooth with linear power delivery, but it's still not as gutsy as its rivals. [23] It is coupled to Toyota AA80E 8-speed transmission built by Aisin AW. We'd also opt for the Premium package that adds heated and ventilated front seats, rain-sensing wipers, and more. Top speed (governor limited): 147 mph Zero to 60 mph: 5.7 sec One look at the 2021 Lexus RC is enough to get your engine revved up for a thrilling twisty two-lane test drive, but from behind the wheel this sporty-looking coupe is anything but. In the 2016 Super GT Series, the car claimed three wins, with Heikki Kovalainen and Kohei Hirate winning the title. Its wild exterior styling also comes with an interior drawback: big blind spots. Key safety features include: Lexus provides a longer powertrain warranty than most of its rivals, but the rest of the RC's coverage is average. The Lexus RC (Japanese: レクサス・RC, Rekusasu RC) is a compact executive two-door coupé manufactured by Lexus, Toyota's luxury division. [14] While comfort and luxury were the aim of the RC series, sportiness was also part of the equation, although its heavy curb weight dampens the car's performance driving capability especially against the RCs direct competitors such as the BMW 440i and Audi A5. Top gear, 50-70 mph: 4.1 sec We may earn money from the links on this page. The team entered two cars at the 2017 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, with Scott Pruett, Sage Karam, Jack Hawksworth and Robert Alon as full-season drivers.