The 2015 Lexus RCF is a beautiful coupe powered by a stronger faster engine than its predecessor the IS F sedan. It is an aggressive piece of machinery that is bound to offer great thrill when run as a sports car just as when it is cruised leisurely on the roads. Hence, it is a car for all sorts of moods.
Exterior / Interior
The Lexus RCF 2015 has an elegantly sporty look, which promises speed and agility. The robust grille is a strong masculine feature and the headlamps appear at an angle on the sides. The Lexus logo features on the grille and is a bit off-center. At the rear, the two trapezoidal quad-outlet tailpipes up its masculine charm further.
The bucket seats have been touted as ‘sexy’ by many. The design inside is cool. The center console placed at a height carries the knob controller for navigating through 4 drive modes ranging from eco, normal, sport to sport plus. The screen on the left has controls for radio, tire pressures, and much more. On the right, you will notice the analog speedometer.
Engine and Mileage of 2015 Lexus RCF
It is powered by the 5.0 L V-8 engine that runs the IS F sedan too. It makes use of a secondary port injector-equipped D-4S direct injection system of Toyota/Lexus. The engineering is much better now and gives greater compression and more powerful and lighter internals. The output is definitely more impressive as the horsepower is 467 at 7100 rpm while the generation of torque is 389 lb-ft at 4800 rpm.
On comparing it with the sedan from which the engine has made the transition, it is 18 lb-ft. more and 51 ponies additional. The 8-speed automatic transmission is also there just like in the IS F. It provides paddle-shifters along with sport plus manual shifting possibilities.
Gas mileage figures at 16/25 mpg for city/highway driving.
Price and Release Date of 2015 Lexus RCF
The wonderful artwork on wheels is priced at $63,325. In the US, it will be available sometime in 2015.
This 2-door coupe definitely surpasses its predecessor IS F sedan but does not go much beyond it. It weighs around 4048 pounds that is 200 lbs heavier than the sedan. It is a power performer for sure and has certain unmistakable charms. It can be said without doubt that the 2015 Lexus RCF is great for daily use but it is as good for having a thrilling day on the race track.