The RC is an interesting car with inherently sporty looks. The Lexus Sports Coupe rolls right into the New Year with no notable changes to report. It competes with the Audi A5, the BMW 4-series, or the Infiniti Q60. The interior is well-made, stylish, comfortable, and spacious. It's a sporty muscle coupe with canyon-carving abilities. RC is a two-door coupe that scales the heights of performance that is offered in four trim levels: 300, 300 F Sport, 350, and 350 F Sport. Lexus RC 300 F Sport RWD is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas engine paired with 8-Speed Automatic transmission. The engine produces 241 hp @ 5200 rpm Horsepower and gives 258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm Torque. It is offered both in Rear-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive. The RC 300 F Sport RWD has a fuel tank capacity of 17.4 gallons and a seating capacity of 4 persons. Lexus RC has an acceleration of 0-60 MPH in 7.3 sec and its top speed is capped at 143 MPH. It gives a fuel economy of 21 MPG in the city and 31 MPG on the highway. Its cabin comes with plenty of technology features and premium finishes appropriate for this segment of a luxury sport coupe. The features that it adds include F SPORT perforated leather-trimmed shift knob and steering wheel, F SPORT heated and ventilated front seats, and F SPORT black headliner. For more specs and features, look at the following spec sheet.
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Quick specs |
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Engine |
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 |
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Transmission |
8-speed automatic transmission |
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Fuel Economy |
21mpg city/ 31mpg highway |
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Vehicle Type |
Coupe |
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No Of doors |
2 |
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Trim |
RC 300 F Sport |
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Fuel Type |
Gasoline |
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Colors |
Atomic Silver, Caviar, Grecian Water, Iridium, Obsidian, Flare Yellow, Ultra White, Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0 |
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Dimensions and Weight |
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Curb Weight |
3737 lbs |
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Overall Height |
54.9 inches |
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Overall Length |
185.0 inches |
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Overall Width |
72.4 inches |
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Wheelbase |
107.5 inches |
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Ground clearance |
5.3 inches |
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Shoulder room |
Front/Rear: 54.7 / 50.8 inches |
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Headroom |
Front/Rear: 38.2 / 36.9 inches |
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Legroom |
Front/Rear: 45.4 / 27.3 inches |
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Hip Room |
Front/Rear: 53.9 / 44.9 inches |
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Front Track |
62.2 inches |
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Rear Track |
63 inches |
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Engine |
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Displacement |
2.0 L/122 cubic inches |
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Cylinder Configuration |
Inline-4 |
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Engine Power |
241 hp @ 5200 rpm |
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Torque |
258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm |
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Fuel System |
Port/Direct Inject |
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Fuel Type |
Gasoline |
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Cylinders |
4 |
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Valve Train |
DOHC, 16-valve |
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Compression Ratio |
10.0:1 |
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Drivetrain |
Rear-Wheel Drive |
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Wheels and Tires |
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Tires |
P235/40YR19 |
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Wheel size |
19 X 8 in. |
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Wheel Type |
Aluminum |
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Steering |
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Minimum Turning Radius |
34.2 ft |
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Steering Type |
Electronic Power Steering (EPS) system |
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Transmission |
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Gearbox |
8-speed |
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Transmission Type |
Automatic Transmission |
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Fuel Economy |
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Mileage city |
21 mpg |
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Mileage Highway |
31 mpg |
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Performance |
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Top Speed |
143 mph |
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Acceleration |
0-60 MPH in 7.3 sec |
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Capacities |
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Fuel Tank Capacity |
17.4 gallon |
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Seating Capacity |
4 |
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Cargo Capacity |
10.4 cu ft |
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Suspension |
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Front |
Independent double-wishbone |
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Rear |
Independent multi-link |
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Brakes |
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Brake type |
4-wheel disc |
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Brake System |
ABS |
Features
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Exterior |
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Alloy Wheels |
Yes |
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Sun/Moon Roof |
Opt |
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Body-Colored Bumpers |
Yes |
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Front Chrome grill |
Yes |
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Spoiler |
- |
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Front Camera |
- |
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Back camera |
Yes |
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Fog lights |
- |
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Roof antenna |
- |
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Rear Parking Aid |
Opt |
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Interior |
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Cruise Control |
Yes |
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Alarm |
Yes |
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Keyless Entry |
Yes |
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Adjustable Steering Wheel |
Yes |
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Parking Aid |
Yes |
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Rain Sensing Wipers |
Opt |
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Power Folding Mirrors |
Yes |
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Power windows |
- |
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Vanity Mirror |
Yes |
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Power Steering |
Yes |
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Keyless Start |
Yes |
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Power Door Locks |
Yes |
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Air Conditioner |
Yes |
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Cool Box |
Yes |
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Cup Holders |
Opt |
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Glove Box |
Yes |
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Digital/Analog Display |
Yes |
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Leather Seats |
Yes |
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Immobilizer |
Yes |
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Tachometer |
Yes |
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Climate Control |
Yes |
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Cigarette lighter |
- |
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Normal and Sport driving modes |
Yes |
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Multi-Functional Steering |
Yes |
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Heating Seats |
Yes |
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Heated Steering Wheel |
Opt |
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Trip Computer |
Yes |
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Vehicle Anti-Theft System |
Yes |
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Entertainment |
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Android Auto |
Yes |
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Apple Play |
Yes |
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DVD/CD Player |
- |
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AM/FM Stereo |
- |
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Auxiliary Audio Input |
Yes |
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Mp3 Player |
Yes |
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WiFi Hotspot |
Yes |
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Navigation System |
No |
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Bluetooth |
Yes |
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LCD |
Yes |
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Voice command support |
Yes |
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Speakers front |
Yes |
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Speakers rear |
Yes |
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Safety |
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Brake Assist |
Yes |
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Electronic Stability Control |
Yes |
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Child Safety Lock |
Yes |
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Lane Departure Warning |
Yes |
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ABS |
Yes |
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Driver Air Bags |
Yes |
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Passenger Air Bag |
Yes |
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Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection |
Yes |
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Blind Spot Monitor |
Yes |
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Rear Cross-Traffic Braking |
Yes |
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