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Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

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The facelift for the Lexus RC was shown to the public in 2018 at the Paris Motor Show. It brought upgrades for luxury coupe made by the Japanese car-maker.

It was built to compete against the main German coupe vehicles on a mixed platform, which gathered together the front of a Lexus GS, the mid-section of a Lexus IS of the second generation and the rear of the Lexus IS from the third generation. It was high-tech and with hybrids engines that could achieve very good city mileage due to the brand's experience into this type of engines,

Lexus tried to maintain the RC's dynamic coupe proportions while adding more elegance to its exterior. The new front bumper design and the new grille that was transformed from the upper section to the bottom were new design elements. Optional triple LED headlights were added for more refinement. Depending on the trim level and engine version, the car was fitted with 19" light-alloy-wheels.

Inside, there were few new modifications where a new, dark gray streamline treatment has been applied to the heater control panel and audio panel, while enlarged knee pads have been raised to create a heightened sense of space. The sport bucket-seats were highly bolstered for better support while cornering. The infotainment system was installed far on the dashboard, beyond the reach. It could have been controlled via a touch-pad from the center console.

press release
LEXUS RC 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
  3 gasoline engines
  • 350 V6 8AT (311 HP)
  • 350 V6 8AT AWD (311 HP)
  • 5.0L V8 8AT (467 HP)
  1 hybrid engine
  • 300h CVT (223 HP)
brochures (download)
LEXUS RC Brochure (US)

LEXUS RC
350 V6 8AT (311 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 350 V6 8AT (311 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:3456 cm3
Power:228.7 KW @ - RPM
311 HP @ - RPM
307 BHP @ - RPM
Torque:280 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM
380 Nm @ 4800 RPM
Fuel System:Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:17.4 gallons (65.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:143 mph (230 km/h)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:8-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:255/35YR19 // 275/35YR19
DIMENSIONS
Length:185.2 in (4704 mm)
Width:72.6 in (1844 mm)
Height:54.7 in (1389 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.4/62.2 in (1,560/1,580 mm)
Wheelbase:107.5 in (2731 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.1 cuFT (286 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.26
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3891 lbs (1765 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4740 lbs (2150 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
Highway:28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
Combined:23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)

LEXUS RC
350 V6 8AT AWD (311 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 350 V6 8AT AWD (311 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:3456 cm3
Power:228.7 KW @ - RPM
311 HP @ - RPM
307 BHP @ - RPM
Torque:280 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM
380 Nm @ 4800 RPM
Fuel System:Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:17.4 gallons (65.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:143 mph (230 km/h)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:8-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:255/35YR19 // 275/35YR19
DIMENSIONS
Length:185.2 in (4704 mm)
Width:72.6 in (1844 mm)
Height:54.7 in (1389 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.4/62.2 in (1,560/1,580 mm)
Wheelbase:107.5 in (2731 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.1 cuFT (286 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.26
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3891 lbs (1765 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4740 lbs (2150 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
Highway:28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
Combined:23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)

LEXUS RC
5.0L V8 8AT (467 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 5.0L V8 8AT (467 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:4969 cm3
Power:343.5 KW @ 7100 RPM
467 HP @ 7100 RPM
461 BHP @ 7100 RPM
Fuel System:Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:13.2 gallons (50.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:170 mph (274 km/h)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:8-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:255/35YR19 // 275/35YR19
DIMENSIONS
Length:185.2 in (4704 mm)
Width:72.6 in (1844 mm)
Height:54.7 in (1389 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.4/62.2 in (1,560/1,580 mm)
Wheelbase:107.5 in (2731 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.1 cuFT (286 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.26
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3704 lbs (1680 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4740 lbs (2150 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km)
Highway:25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
Combined:19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km)

LEXUS RC
300h CVT (223 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 300h CVT (223 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2494 cm3
Power:136 KW @ 6000 RPM
185 HP @ 6000 RPM
182 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:163 lb-ft @ 4200-5400 RPM
221 Nm @ 4200-5400 RPM
Electrical motor power:105.2 kw (143 hp)
Electrical motor torque:221.3 lb-ft (300 Nm)
Fuel System:Electonic Fuel Injection
Fuel:Hybrid
Fuel capacity:17.4 gallons (65.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:118 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:CVT
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:255/35YR19 // 275/35YR19
DIMENSIONS
Length:185.2 in (4704 mm)
Width:72.6 in (1844 mm)
Height:54.7 in (1389 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.4/62.2 in (1,560/1,580 mm)
Wheelbase:107.5 in (2731 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.1 cuFT (286 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.26
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3825 lbs (1735 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4784 lbs (2170 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:131 g/km
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