Lexus RC F

[illtal]

I test drove an RC-F on a parking lot track before launch.
Lots of swag that day. I do remember that car pulling a lot harder than I thought it would.
The electronics make it pretty easy to drive. Dunno if it would handle a 10R80 S550 though... those (RCF) are 12 second cars from the factory and 10R80s run 11s.

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[Buldawg76]

But does any factory stock mustang bury the speedo at 200 mph easily. I.E. Bullitt, Mach 1 , GT350/500

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[SheepDog]

But does any factory stock mustang bury the speedo at 200 mph easily. I.E. Bullitt, Mach 1 , GT350/500

BD

Neither does an RC-F. It is limited to 176

 

[illtal]

But does any factory stock mustang bury the speedo at 200 mph easily. I.E. Bullitt, Mach 1 , GT350/500

BD

Mustangs without a tune is electronically limited to 160 (at least mine was, and it was definitely still pulling)

 

[GrabberBargeCaptain]

Lexus has to really give up the Predator mouth grille. Has it been 20 years now? It's never been nor will ever be an attractive shape on a car.

 

[Gregdd]

Definitely hope lexus keeps it up. Sucks no manual but at least they are offering a non hybrid .

 

[LOL WUT]

But does any factory stock mustang bury the speedo at 200 mph easily. I.E. Bullitt, Mach 1 , GT350/500

BD

The RC-F does not do 200mph, nor does it exceed 175mph unless tuned which is not relatively easy. And even still it’s not going 200mph.

 

[Gregdd]

Yea I read electronically limited to 168, but I wouldn't call anyone out unless I was actually sitting in the driver's seat trying to do it.

 

[DrZed]

It's got an Ipad glued to it's dash too. Good looking dash till that eye sore.

... don't get me started on that lazy-arse interior design as well...

 

[JetGray_Mach1]

But does any factory stock mustang bury the speedo at 200 mph easily. I.E. Bullitt, Mach 1 , GT350/500

BD

I never understand why this even matters, been asked at a gas station multiple times what is my top speed. I don't give a rats ass, I wont hit those speeds in the streets. About asking for 0-60 or 1/4 mile time.

 

[JetGray_Mach1]

RCF is pretty cool for copying the Coyote 5.0.

 

[Balr14]

I have owned several Lexus models and the biggest things I have noticed are:
1. They are much heavier than you would expect.
2. Their suspension does not hold up well on midwestern streets.

 

[illtal]

I have owned several Lexus models and the biggest things I have noticed are:
1. They are much heavier than you would expect.
2. Their suspension does not hold up well on midwestern streets.

I can cosign you on that #2, I had a 2014 GS 350 F sport and damaged my car on a small pothole on I-24 heading to Illinois. I guess it was about 3" deep and I was running about 80 MPH.

 

[Buldawg76]

I knew the 200 MPH comment would catch some flack from the crowd. It's in my blood.

Her car had 7K miles on it when I first drove it so was not tuned and still isn't. Speedo was definitely between 175/180 at top of 7th gear I know that much pulling strong with no sign of slowing down and never hit any speed limiter. I was not in it when her hubby supposedly had it to 200 but have no reason to doubt him either.

Some of us have a need for speed so top speed does matter, if not then why is there Bonneville and El mirage.

I never put any real miles on the car since only get to drive when she visits but I will agree it's not the smoothest riding car for a DD but the go pedal makes you forget about the rough ride.

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[JetGray_Mach1]

Great V8 engine, my main issue with Lexus is the bland exterior, specifically their grills getting larger and larger... just like BMW. Good lord.

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