Talk about taking it to the competition! Placing a car squarely against the might of the new BMW M4 may not be a competition that many could win, but Lexus has a new weapon – the RC F. This is the most powerful V8 engine Lexus have ever produced and it delivers on that promise with over 450 horsepowers from a 5 litre engine.
To harness the engine’s potential with the best possible efficiency, the RC F uses a newly calibrated eight-speed transmission. It also features a world-first for a front engine/rear-wheel drive car with its use of a Torque Vectoring Differential. Designed to raise driving enjoyment by increasing traction and control, the system has three operating modes: –
Standard, for a balance of agile performance and high-speed stability
Slalom, for an emphasis on nimble response to steering inputs
Track, for consistent, stable cornering in circuit driving, with optimum driver control. The RC F also has a recalibrated Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management system with an additional vertical G-force sensor to secure even greater vehicle stability
Yukihiko Yaguchi, RC F Chief Engineer, said: “I’ve built the RC F to be enjoyed by all enthusiasts, no matter what their level of expertise. There’s a false perception that racing cars are hard o drive. In fact, they’re easy in the right hands because they’ve been purpose-built for the skill level of their drivers. It’s the same with the RC F. Electronics can be modified instantly on board to provide appropriate levels of performance and protection. But even at its basic setting, it’s a blast!”
Pricing is yet to be confirmed but we at Car Articles think it is an absolutely cracking looking car that will be a heap of fun to drive.
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