2020 Lexus RC F Review: Power And Presence But Still A Step Behind

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I love the Infrared paint on this test car.

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The luxury performance coupe segment is dominated by heavy-hitters such as the Audi RS5, BMW M4 and Mercedes-AMG C63. But Lexus has been playing in this space, too. The sharp-looking RC F launched in 2015 -- a coupe-bodied successor to the outrageous IS F that came before it -- and it gets a few meaningful updates for the 2020 model year that make it even more attractive than before.







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2020 Lexus RC F





MSRP

$64,900



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Like


Hot damn this thing looks good

V8 engine brings a nice rumble to the cabin




Don't Like


Enform infotainment system needs a major overhaul

Transmission could be snappier





What's new
There's no denying the RC F is a handsome car, especially decked out in the Infrared color of my tester. But for 2020, the big coupe gets a few small styling tweaks. The cool-looking stacked tailpipes are still here, but they're set off by new taillights and a redesigned bumper. Up front, you'll notice larger air intakes and kynghidongduong.vn restyled headlights. The huge spindle grille is as prominent here as it's ever been, though it's actually a bit smaller for 2020.

The RC F gets a few engineering tweaks, too, tour phượng hoàng cổ trấn cutting 56 pounds from the coupe's weight thanks to lighter components in the manifold and air conditioning system, as well as a bumper support piece made from a mix of carbon fiber and aluminum.





And whaddaya know, the engine gets a few tiny changes, as well. The 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 now produces 472 horsepower at 7,100 rpm and 395 pound-feet of torque at 4,800 rpm -- gains of 5 hp and 6 lb-ft. That's not really enough to move the needle in any meaningful way, but hey, more power is more power. Power gets down to the rear wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission. Fuel economy is as dismal as ever, though, with the 2020 RC F earning EPA ratings of 16 miles per gallon city, 24 mpg highway and tour phượng hoàng cổ trấn 19 mpg combined.

The RC F gets more linear throttle mapping for 2020, as well as a shorter final-drive ratio of 3.13:1. Launch control is also part of the package now, and Lexus says it'll help propel the RC F to 60 mph in a pretty-darn-quick 4.2 seconds.




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