2017 Lexus RC Brochure
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17RC Job Number: 420LEXRC-P71440 MY17 RC Brochure INTRODUCING THE 2017 RC RC TURBO Aggressive coupe body style, 2.0-liter turbocharged engine delivering 241 horsepower,2 a 7.3-second 0–60 time2,3 and eight-speed Sport Direct-Shift transmission with paddle shifters and downshift throttle-blipping. Rear-wheel drive. RC 300 Assertive styling with full-time all-wheel drive (AWD), a 3.5-liter V6 engine delivering 255 horsepower,2 a 6.3-second 0–60 time2,3 and six-speed transmission with paddle shifters. RC 350 Athletic performance with a highly rigid body and lateral performance damper (RWD), a 3.5-liter V6 delivering 306 horsepower,2 a 5.8-second 0–60 time (RWD)2,3 and eight-speed (RWD) or six-speed (AWD) transmission with paddle shifters. Available rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. RC F SPORT MODELS In addition to the three RC engine choices, each model can be taken to the next level with a standard F SPORT–tuned Adaptive Variable Suspension and an exclusively available limited-slip rear differential (RWD). Bold interior and exterior styling includes sport front seats with enhanced bolsters, LFA-inspired instrumentation, and 19-inch split-10-spoke wheels.4 RC F SPORT shown in Infrared.1 // Options shown. 1 Job Number: 420LEXRC-P71440 Job Number: 420LEXRC-P71440 MY17 RC Brochure MY17 RC Brochure MAKE AN OVERSTATEMENT With multiple models and a striking coupe body style that boasts sculpted lines and a wide, low stance, the 2017 RC line seamlessly balances eye-catching design with exhilarating performance. Take a breath and fasten your everything. 2 RC shown in Nebula Gray Pearl. // Options shown. 3 Job Number: 420LEXRC-P71440 Job Number: 420LEXRC-P71440 MY17 RC Brochure MY17 RC Brochure OPEN EYES, TURN HEADS. While the captivating styling of the coupe will draw you in, there’s another side that’s equally compelling. Offering multiple levels of performance, from the RC Turbo and the all-wheel drive RC 300 to the exhilarating RC 350 and F SPORT versions of all three, the only thing you won’t find in the 2017 RC line is an ounce of restraint. 4 RC shown in Atomic Silver. // Options shown. 5 Job Number: 420LEXRC-P71440 Job Number: 420LEXRC-P71440 MY17 RC Brochure MY17 RC Brochure For those craving a double shot of adrenaline with their double-take-worthy styling, the RC 350 F SPORT (RWD) features a lateral performance damper for added rigidity, and an exclusive, available limited-slip differential which instantly distributes power to the rear wheel with the most grip to help enhance traction and control during cornering. 6 RC F SPORT shown in Molten Pearl. // Options shown. 7 Job Number: 420LEXRC-P71440 Job Number: 420LEXRC-P71440 MY17 RC Brochure MY17 RC Brochure FROM THE GROUND UP How do you engineer a vehicle that delivers radical performance matched only by its radical design? Start from the ground up. Even if it means rethinking the entire production process. Which, in order to realize the RC designers’ bold vision of dynamic contours that flow seamlessly from one shape to the next, is exactly what Lexus did. Even the design of the turbocharged engine wasn’t left to chance. Unlike some automakers, Lexus didn’t outsource the development of its turbocharger. DESIGNED Painstakingly researched and engineered by Lexus until it met rigorous standards for performance, the RC Turbo offers breathtaking proof that good things come to those who wait. TO STIR 8 Options shown. 9 Job Number: 420LEXRC-P71440 Job Number: 420LEXRC-P71440 MY17 RC Brochure MY17 RC Brochure THE Whether it’s the striking beauty of the intensely sculptured lines found on the outside of the RC or the profound strength delivered by its gigantic side sills and A-frame underbody brace, you’ll discover the unconventional design of the RC can elicit a response as visceral as the SENSES one evoked by its radical performance. 10 RC F SPORT shown in Infrared.1 // Options shown. 11 Job Number: 420LEXRC-P71440 Job Number: 420LEXRC-P71440 MY17 RC Brochure MY17 RC Brochure STATE OF THE ART While the exterior of the RC screams exhilarating performance, the cutting-edge design of the interior makes an audacious statement of its own. The attention to detail given to the deeply bolstered front sport seats found in the cockpit of the RC can only be described as obsessive. From the meticulous stitching and available perforated leather trim, to the available heated and ventilated front seats, the RC was designed to give you a ride that is as luxurious as it is thrilling. 12 RC F SPORT shown with Rioja Red NuLuxe interior trim. // Options shown. 13 Job Number: 420LEXRC-P71440 Job Number: 420LEXRC-P71440 MY17 RC Brochure MY17 RC Brochure DYNAMIC DESIGN The interior of the RC is replete with luxurious details that envelop you in comfort while exhilarating the senses. Sculptural interior lines are punctuated by available features like eye-catching perforated leather–trimmed seats and exclusive wood trim. And, adding intrigue to the overall design, an ambient lighting system senses the driver’s presence and responds with warm, welcome illumination. 14 RC shown with Playa leather interior trim. // Options shown. 15 Job Number: 420LEXRC-P71440 Job Number: 420LEXRC-P71440 MY17 RC Brochure MY17 RC Brochure LEXUS ENFORM THE NEXT LEVEL OF CONVENIENCE Available Lexus Enform5 elevates connected technology into a new era of concierge-level convenience. From emergency assistance to a live destination specialist and more, our premium suite of connected technology offers peace of mind with every drive. SAFETY CONNECT SERVICE CONNECT REMOTE Whether you’re involved in an Keeping up with your vehicle’s The Lexus Enform Remote8 mobile accident, your vehicle is stolen, or health has never been easier. Get app helps you lock and unlock doors, the unexpected occurs, assistance updates on everything from fuel start the engine, resume climate can be sent directly to your level and mileage, to maintenance settings, find your vehicle in a parking vehicle’s GPS location.6 alerts and more via e-mail or the lot and monitor guest drivers. mobile app.7 DESTINATIONS APP SUITE Get directions and destinations Search local listings, stream music, delivered by a real person with place restaurant reservations, buy 24-hour, en-route navigation movie tickets and more—all from assistance.5 the center console.5 Visit lexus.com/enform for more information on all Lexus Connected Technology, 16 RC shown in Obsidian. // Options shown. including Lexus Enform demos, pricing and availability, and more. 17 Job Number: 420LEXRC-P71440 Job Number: 420LEXRC-P71440 MY17 RC Brochure MY17 RC Brochure REMOTE TOUCHPAD Equal parts functionality and form, the available Remote Touchpad 9 is more than a way to access multimedia, climate controls and available navigation. Featuring ample touch surface area, pulsation feedback and intuitive operation via pinch, swipe and flick gestures just like your smartphone, the touchpad found in the RC offers innovation at your fingertips. ALL BEAUTY. ALL BRAINS. 3-D NAVIGATION Use the high-resolution multimedia display or your voice to access the available Navigation System.10 This system can map millions of points of interest across the country and can display information in English, French or Spanish. And, in addition to offering up-to-date traffic and weather information,11 3-D city views, and simulated views of approaching highway junctions, it displays the current speed limit and can automatically display nearby gas VOICE RECOGNITION stations if you begin to run low on fuel. As responsive inside as it is on the road, the RC features advanced voice command, which enables you to place compatible Bluetooth®12-enabled phone calls and operate climate, audio and navigation functions using normal, everyday speech. If you say “It’s too hot in here,” for example, the climate control will automatically lower the temperature by four degrees. With Enhanced Bluetooth technology,12 compatible Bluetooth12 mobile-phone address-book contacts can be viewed and accessed on the Navigation System10 display or via voice command. MARK LEVINSON® AUDIO The available 17-speaker, 835-watt Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound Audio System13 features patented, proprietary Clari-Fi™ technology that restores audio quality from compressed music, resulting in crisp, clear, dynamic sound from any source. This, combined with technology designed to create an expansive “sweet spot” of audio, envelops every passenger in three- dimensional sound that rivals the finest home audio systems. An intelligent alternative to onboard navigation, Scout® GPS Link5,14 uses a smartphone app to offer turn-by-turn directions via the multimedia display. Separate from Lexus Enform5 services and subscription-free, Scout® GPS Link provides drivers with real- time traffic info, personalized commute times, automatic traffic avoidance and more. 18 RC F SPORT shown with Rioja Red NuLuxe interior trim. // Options shown. 19 Job Number: 420LEXRC-P71440 Job Number: 420LEXRC-P71440 MY17 RC Brochure MY17 RC Brochure PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM The available Pre-Collision System (PCS)15 is engineered to detect vehicles in the path of your Lexus. Should it determine a frontal collision is imminent, it’s designed to automatically prepare Brake Assist16 for increased braking response, ADVANCED BLIND SPOT MONITOR and is even able to automatically begin braking 17 before impact. The available advanced Blind Spot Monitor in the RC not only alerts you when it detects vehicles approaching from behind, but also is capable of doing so for vehicles approaching at greater distances. Rear Cross-Traffic Alert18 can help provide peace of mind when you are backing out of a parking space by notifying you of vehicles approaching from either side. BACKUP CAMERA WITH GRIDLINES When you place the RC into reverse, the view from the backup camera19 is displayed on the multimedia display in full color with dynamic gridlines to assist you with parking and other maneuvers.