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RC F Overseas model shown. FIND A DEALER HOME BOOK A TEST DRIVE RC F P4 EPISODE 6 P8 TAKUMI P40 COLOURS & TRIMS P42 LEXUS OWNERSHIP SOLUTIONS P48 SPECIFICATIONS P50 3 FIND A DEALER HOME BOOK A TEST DRIVE 4 Overseas RC F Track Edition shown. Australian specifications & features may differ. See your Lexus dealer for details. 5 FIND A DEALER HOME BOOK A TEST DRIVE 6 Overseas RC F Track Edition shown. Australian specifications & features may differ. See your Lexus dealer for details. 7 FIND A DEALER HOME BOOK A TEST DRIVE LEXUS EPISODE SIX F PHILOSOPHY CONCEPT DESIGN P10 P12 P17 PERFORMANCE FEATURES SAFETY P22 P32 P37 8 9 FIND A DEALER HOME BOOK A TEST DRIVE F PHILOSOPHY Race car power meets engineering mastery and the result is a hairs-on-end, pulse-racing performance car delivering one of our most powerful Lexus statements to the roads of the world. DISCOVER MORE ABOUT THE RC EPISODE “F” is the ultimate expression of Lexus. Our Lexus “F” philosophy is developed with the Fusing exceptional power and performance experience and insights gained on the track here, with aggressive styling, the “F” brand takes its the Nürburgring, and other challenging race tracks name from Fuji Speedway, the birthplace and around the world. The RC F is one of our F image home test track of the Lexus F high-performance leaders. Race-ready coupe styling integrates thigh-performance supercar, Lexus F tests and advanced motorsport technologies to expand the refines the limits of sports performance. horizons of what a Lexus - and “F” - can be. 10 Overseas model shown. Australian specifications & features may differ. See your Lexus dealer for details. 11 FIND A DEALER HOME BOOK A TEST DRIVE CONCEPT Race-bred elegance. Honing the “F” performance of the LFA supercar on the track with a race-bred approach, the RC F powers you directly into the future of sports driving pleasure. DISCOVER MORE ABOUT THE RC EPISODE 1412 Overseas RC F Track Edition shown. Australian specifications & features may differ. See your Lexus dealer for details. 1315 FIND A DEALER HOME BOOK A TEST DRIVE EPISODE TWO CONCEPT With race track-honed technology and fine-tuning Once you’re immersed in the cockpit with its developed for the Lexus LFA supercar, the RC F advanced instrumentation and sports seating, deepens the core elements of “F” driving fun, defined press start on an emotional and enthralling driving as ‘Response’, ‘Sound’ and ‘Limitless Power Feel’. experience guaranteed to bring an irrepressible The Track Edition Package combines motorsport smile to every driver’s face. Both seductive and technologies and passion for performance to sharp, the coupe’s sleek design turns heads on create the ultimate “F” driving experience. both the road and track. Feel the stirring power of the 5.0 litre V8 engine combined with the immediate response and DISCOVER MORE ABOUT THE RC intuitive handling of VDIM1 with Sport Mode. 1 VDIM: Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management. 14 Overseas RC F with Enhancement Pack 1 shown. Australian specifications & features may differ. See your Lexus dealer for details. 15 FIND A DEALER HOME BOOK A TEST DRIVE DESIGN Race-bred styling. The RC F is the ultimate expression of functional beauty and aggressive styling. Sculpted by the demands of advanced aerodynamics and cooling performance, it boosts your exhilaration of dynamic driving. DISCOVER MORE ABOUT THE RC EPISODE 16 Overseas RC F with Enhancement Pack 1 shown. Australian specifications & features may differ. See your Lexus dealer for details. 17 FIND A DEALER HOME BOOK A TEST DRIVE EPISODE THREE DESIGN 18 Overseas RC F shown. Australian specifications & features may differ. See your Lexus dealer for details. 19 FIND A DEALER HOME BOOK A TEST DRIVE EPISODE THREE DESIGN EXTERIOR INTERIOR The RC F fuses functional efficiency with sensuous In a cockpit crafted to fit and function like beauty. Bred to race and shaped for aerodynamic high-performance sportswear, advanced perfection, this car is both a heart-racing and features and refined control feed your passion head-turning expression of “F” performance. for sports driving. DISCOVER MORE ABOUT THE RC DISCOVER MORE ABOUT THE RC 20 Overseas RC F with Enhancement Pack 1 shown. Australian specifications & features may differ. See your Lexus dealer for details. 21 FIND A DEALER HOME BOOK A TEST DRIVE PERFORMANCE Race-bred performance. Drawing from the “F” performance elements of the LFA supercar, we’ve captured the spirit of a true racing coupe in the Lexus RC F. DISCOVER MORE ABOUT THE RC EPISODE 22 Overseas RC F Track Edition shown. Australian specifications & features may differ. See your Lexus dealer for details. 23 FIND A DEALER HOME BOOK A TEST DRIVE EPISODE FOUR PERFORMANCE Each track racing experience and insight has led to the evolution on aerodynamics helps reduce lift or enhance downforce where of the dynamic RC F. Its race-bred immediacy shines on the track applicable, and lower the centre of gravity for outstanding stability and and deepens your driving pleasure on the road. The Track Edition handling, as well as boost cooling performance. Driver handling and Package extends the limits of race-focused performance even control were further refined by stiffening and optimising the suspension, further. The more firmly you depress the accelerator pedal, the more integrating AVS 1, and fitting large 19-inch wheels for sports control emphatically the naturally aspirated 5.0 litre V8 engine responds. while cornering and large front and rear disc brakes for race-strength braking. They are complemented by innovative technologies that It starts with careful attention to reducing weight to enhance basic include VDIM 2 with Sport Mode. performance characteristics. An intense understanding and focus Aerodynamics With an intense focus on aerodynamics, the exterior design of the RC F offers uncompromising race car functionality. Providing steering stability, cooling performance and outstanding control especially at high speeds critical to “F” sports driving, the RC F was crafted for speed. The canard shape of the corners of the front spoiler and the bumper with an integrated wide air breather duct generate down force, while the side rocker fin and L-shaped air cooling outlets maintain a stable roll posture. The rear bumper, with vertical air fins and diffuser, smooth the airflow towards the back of the vehicle. The flat underfloor with aluminium tape on the bottom surface of the engine and rear under covers, and strategic positioning of aero-stabilising fins on various parts of the body and underbody complete the RC F’s aerodynamic precision. Chassis The foundation for aggressive “F” sports driving is a lightweight, high-rigidity body structure designed specifically for this race-ready Active rear wing3 coupe. Aluminium suspension components help reduce weight, a carbon The retractable rear wing integrated in the trunk lid automatically fibre rear bumper reinforcement contributes to both the light weight deploys in response to higher vehicle speeds to provide aerodynamic and high-rigidity, and large rocker panel cross-sections and strategically downforce and a dynamic beauty to the RC F’s styling. The driver can positioned braces in the floor and engine compartment contribute to the also manually operate the wing using a switch on the instrument panel. high-rigidity body. Innovative production technologies such as laser screw welding, body adhesives, extensive spot welding, and high-rigidity glass DISCOVER MORE ABOUT THE RC adhesive further contribute to outstanding body rigidity and excellent handling stability. Together, they realise our sole purpose: to deliver awesome power and exceptional sports driving performance. 1AVS: Adaptive Variable Suspension System. 2 VDIM: Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management. 3Not available on RC F Track Edition. 24 Overseas RC F with Enhancement Pack 1 shown. Australian specifications & features may differ. See your Lexus dealer for details. 25 FIND A DEALER HOME BOOK A TEST DRIVE EPISODE FOUR PERFORMANCE 5.0-litre V8 engine Engine and brake cooling The feeling of limitless acceleration is delivered The functional race-bred exterior style boosts the through the RC F’s 5.0 litre V8 power, together with car’s excellent cooling performance. Wide brake the powerful output and excellent responsiveness of cooling ducts integrated in the lower spindle grille a naturally aspirated engine. By increasing engine are sandwiched on both sides by engine oil coolers, mount rigidity and refining the air intake opening and complemented by wide L-shaped air cooling to increase power output, the RC F’s engine sound outlets on the sides. and Launch Control system further boost the three elements of “F” driving fun. The advanced Dual VVT-i1 (Intake side:VVT-iE2) contributes to the outstanding fuel economy3, power and responsiveness. ASC (Active Sound Control)4 In Sport S+ Mode, ASC enhances the fun of the sports driving experience by electronically synthesising an assist sound to supplement the engine sound based on engine speed, to Drive mode select emphasise engine response to driver input. Drive mode select provides integrated control of multiple systems to let you tune performance to suit your driving style. Select and change between four modes: Normal, Eco, Sport S, and Sport S+ Modes. In addition, Custom Mode allows you to set your preferred settings for the powertrain, chassis and air-conditioning. Launch Control switch VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management) with Sport Mode To optimise rapid start-up, when using the shift lever, The VDIM advanced vehicle dynamics management technology Launch Control manages power and torque from the provides integrated control of the ABS5, TRC6, VSC7, and EPS8 to help engine, harnessing your vehicle’s maximum potential stabilise vehicle behaviour in various driving conditions. The system to deliver the best possible acceleration. enables selection between four modes to match the driving situation: Normal, Sport, Expert, and TRC & VSC Off.