Lexus RC F Carbon review - is lighter coupe light enough? - Evo

What is it. We last drove the Lexus RC F in evo 206, pitching it against the BMW M4 and Audi RS5. What it lacked in immediacy it clawed back in compliancy and traction, and a distinctly non-German character that may be refreshing for some buyers. A power peak of 470bhp at 6400rpm is the outcome, with 391lb ft of torque developed between 4800-5600rpm – compared to the 406lb ft BMW’s M4 develops at less than 2000rpm. All this is sent through an eight-speed automatic transmission and a torque-vectoring limited-slip differential, with a 4. 5-second 0-62mph sprint and 168mph top speed the results. Technical highlights As you can plainly see, the RC F Carbon features an exposed carbon bonnet, roof and tailgate spoiler. Together they save around 15kg, dropping the kerb weight to 1765kg. For the record, I was deeply uneasy about the exposed carbon when I first saw the car, but by the time it went back I rather liked it…. This range-topper costs £8000 more than the... Source: www.evo.co.uk