The Lexus RC

The Lexus RC is a modern interpretation of the classic coupes from our past. The RC was designed and engineered from the onset to offer superb performance, adaptive dynamics, and a driver-focused cabin. The result is a sports coupe designed with the enthusiast in mind.

Design

The RC’s long hood design starts with Lexus’ signature spindle grille, luxuriously crafted onto an exterior that is the embodiment of the classic coupe. The lines may be modern, but the silhouette is not. The taut design incorporates two wide doors for access inside, a trunk to put your luggage in, condensed lighting units that pave the way day and night – including available triple-beam LED headlamps – and a stance that is ready for action anytime.

This modern version of the coupe is capable of seating up to four people. Seats range from supple aniline leather to sport seating with perforated leather. Selecting the F SPORT package in the RC introduces another dimension in this sports coupe. The F SPORT has a cabin that enhances driver focus with a heavily-bolstered seat design and accents befitting a true sports machine.

The dashboard is crafted with accents that are coordinated with the color of the upholstery, including several available wood trims. Instrumentation is straightforward with a customizable information screen for trip and vehicle readouts. In the center of the dashboard is your digital hub for everything else not related to key vehicle information, such as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, as well as Amazon Alexa functionality and navigation. This is all displayed on a large 10.3-inch display.

The Lexus RC F

The RC F is the ultimate expression of this coupe. It is designed for the track as well as the road. It has a 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 with 472 horsepower, good for a 0-60MPH time of 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 168MPH. Channeling this power is an eight-speed Sport Direct-Shift transmission, designed to work this power through the torque curve. A TORSEN Limited-Slip differential catches all of this power at the rear wheels. For more rear-wheel performance, available Torque Vectoring Differential provides the maximum drive to the wheels. Helping all of this power come to a quick stop are Brembo brand brakes. Nothing but the best for the RC F.

Inside the RC F, there are racing-style seats to match the car’s racing-style performance. These seats are designed to lock in the body, ensuring the driver has focus on the road and remains connected with the movement of the vehicle for every thrilling corner. Outside, the RC F gets a more dynamic nose with a deeper spindle grille, a three-bulb LED headlamp system, active airflow throughout, an active rear spoiler, and a diffuser with four exhaust ports.

The RC also Comes in a Turbo or a V6

The RC 300 is available with two engines. Rear-wheel-drive models get a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine putting out 241 horsepower with an eight-speed direct-shift automatic transmission. Select the all-wheel-drive RC 300, and you are upgraded to a 3.5-liter V6 with 260 horsepower. The RC 350 offers a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 311 horsepower. This engine can get the RC 350 from 0-60 MPH in 5.8 seconds. 

Regardless of engine and transmission, your RC will come equipped with paddle shifter, giving you complete control over the drive. Take a relaxing cruise through the country or make things more engaging by taking control of the transmission yourself. It’s all up to you. You can further customize your driving experience through Drive Mode Select, allowing you to operate in ECO, Normal or Sport modes as well as Sport S+ on the F SPORT model for an even more dialed-in thrill.

Safety and More on the RC

First and foremost, your Lexus is built to be safe. That’s why the 2022 RC is equipped with active safety features that include a Pre-Collision System and Blind Spot Monitor, in addition to a top-of-the-line rearview camera. To further enhance these technologies, Lexus Enform Safety Connect is available to connect with Lexus if an issue arises with the RC. Enform can also be monitored through a smartphone with its own app.

Pricing for the RC lineup starts at $43,970 for the RC 300 with rear-wheel drive. The RC F Sport line has a starting MSRP of $48,440. We can tell you that the price is well worth it, as there is nothing like the feeling of driving a classic coupe. The Lexus RC is the return of that feeling. To see what it is all about, visit Lexus of Henderson is to see why the RC is a classic in its own time.

The 2022 Lexus RC