You can complain about the fact that it's not as fun as the BMW M5 all you want; the Lexus RC F is a really cool car that's constantly in the spotlight.
Compared to the old IS F, this bad boy is already a more imposing vehicle, thanks to headlights designed by the aliens and an optional carbon fiber roof. However, one Japanese tuner has taken the Lexus coupe to new extremes.
We are talking about Rowen International, a company that's well known for its Heat Blue exhaust systems made from Titanium that turns blue. We don't want to beat around the turbo boost here, as their RC F project is awesome.
The white and black color combination is great for highlighting the natural aggression of this Japanese sports coupe. But the black parts are carbon fiber, including the hood and all the trim.
Sure, the front splitter is as low as a nun's dress, and the trunk has two wings, but you can't deny that the RC F now turns heads. Side skirts and a read complete the ground-hugging body transformation. The wheels they chose have a simple 5-spoke design and complement the body without overpowering it. The suspension has also been taken care of, and the standard rubber has been swapped by Potenza's sticky stuff.
Of course, our favorite feature is the new exhaust system that augments the RC F's breathing. The original quad exhaust setup with two pipes on top has been kept. With a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 blowing air, it should sound pretty good, right? Thankfully, we have an exhaust clip from Rowen to prove that really is the case.
Mihnea's favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. He also loves local car culture from all over the world, so don't be surprised to see him getting excited about weird Japanese imports, low-rider VWs out of Germany, replicas from Russia or LS swaps down in Florida. Full profile
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