The new 2021 Lexus RC 350 F Sport offers a head turning design with daring styling and a race-inspired components that’s striking from every angle. The RC F features a powerful 472-horsepower 5.0-liter V8 and eight-speed Sport Direct-Shift transmission with manual-mode torque
converter lockup in gears two through eight. The Launch Control allows for lightning-fast acceleration off the line and an F-Adaptive Variable Suspension with adjustable damping. For aerodynamic performance, drivers are treated to a speed-activated rear wing. Inside, it features Amazon Alexa compatibility. And with added Android Auto™ functionality, there are more ways than ever to stay connected on the go.
The RC F delivers powerful torque, agile handling and an impressive differential gear ratio for lightning-fast acceleration. It also features a track-ready technology called Launch Control that allows the driver to hold the optimal rpm for launch. The throttle control within this sophisticated system helps eliminate wheelspin and maximize grip, propelling the vehicle virtually instantaneously. And making its V8 even more stirring, the RC F emits throaty, specialty tuned intake and exhaust notes as it screams to its blistering 7,300-rpm redline.
Every element of the high-performance RC F is painstakingly scrutinized to minimize weight while maximizing aerodynamics. From hollow half shafts down to the smallest components, like a compact air conditioning compressor, and it’s all been purposefully shaved for optimal performance. Lexus engineers worked with the RC F GT3 racing team to create a unique aerodynamics strategy that increases downforce for better grip and control through every turn. Even the airflow inside the wheel wells was carefully calculated. Air exits through the fenders, allowing the suspension to perform without disruptive air pressure, simultaneously enhancing handling and stability.
The Aerodynamic Front Spoiler has now gone from the raceway to the highway. This front spoiler is a uniquely designed front spoiler that lowers air pressure under the vehicle for maximum grip. The Speed-Activated Rear Wing automatically activates at highway speeds for improved aerodynamics.
The F SPORT takes style further with exclusive front sport seats that feature a unique foam-injected construction and enhanced bolsters designed to hold you tightly through aggressive turns, their low position helps place the driver’s hip point as close as possible to the vehicle’s center of gravity for a more dynamic driving experience. The F-badged highback sport seats embrace drivers from hip to shoulder. Their unique design is constructed to disperse body pressure, increase support and help hold you firmly through turns. The stitching pattern on the seats was inspired by specially crafted athletic sportswear and is carefully calculated to help provide greater support and grip in high-G situations. Inside, bold digital instrumentation displays everything from the G-force meter to Launch Control status. And to bring you even closer to the road, the RC F’s lightning-fast eight speed Sport Direct-Shift transmission with downshift rev-matching features optimally positioned paddle shifters for split-second upshifts all the way to its 168-mph top track speed.
THE NUMBERS: MSRP/From $49,620 — MPG: City/Up to 20 – 28/Highway
