Lexus RC Coupe

Philipangoo · 11-04-2013, 02:06 PM

Just saw this released in Tokyo:

Will be offered in 3.5 v6 (probably the one used in their 350 models) and a 2.5l hybrid trim. Car looks nice, very nice styling I personally like it much better than the new IS. Some more info here: http://www.acquiremag.com/cars/sport...s-rc-coupe.php What you guys think? Lexus really stepping up with this in the design department. I just hope it doesn't drive like a Camry.

Raja Ventureshield · 11-04-2013, 02:09 PM

I like the interior but the exterior looks odd.

KingOfJericho · 11-04-2013, 02:12 PM

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...8#post14922588

Repost.

Mr Tonka · 11-04-2013, 02:44 PM

If it's rear drive i'm betting it's based on the GT/BRZ platform.

KingOfJericho · 11-04-2013, 03:03 PM

It's the coupe version of the IS so it would have to be larger than the GT/BRZ. I also don't think the 350 engine would fit under the hood of the GT/BRZ.

KwlAznKid · 11-04-2013, 03:23 PM

interesting.. I kinda like it actually..

Philipangoo · 11-04-2013, 05:13 PM

It definitely seems similar to the FRS/BRZ platform but I can already tell by just looking at those photos that it is larger. My brother has a BRZ as a daily and that thing is small.

Benstuck · 11-04-2013, 07:07 PM

I like but what is it's competition?

koreez88 · 11-04-2013, 07:29 PM

I hate those new headlights. But the interior and the rear look good.

Also being Lexus, that thing will last.

amanda hor$t · 11-04-2013, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by koreez88

Also being Lexus, that thing will last.

yuuup, 11+ years with the es300 and everything (even the minor electronics) works like new. only unexpected repair so far has been a faulty starter.

bmw is better when it's working properly but lexus wins as a dd/beater

NemesisX · 11-04-2013, 08:45 PM

Yeah definitely check out the thread I made in non-BMW (KingofJericho posted it above). It has a lot more pics. I'll post just a few here for convenience.

Inspired · 11-04-2013, 09:50 PM

That looks pretty good Nemesis. Wow

Mr Tonka · 11-04-2013, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

It's the coupe version of the IS so it would have to be larger than the GT/BRZ. I also don't think the 350 engine would fit under the hood of the GT/BRZ.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philipangoo

It definitely seems similar to the FRS/BRZ platform but I can already tell by just looking at those photos that it is larger. My brother has a BRZ as a daily and that thing is small.

If they aren't the same platform i would be shocked.

KwlAznKid · 11-05-2013, 01:57 AM

yea that side pic screams brz/frs to me.. do not want anymore

escobar929 · 11-06-2013, 07:27 AM

yea, kinda looks like a BRZ/FRS in a tuxedo. the interior is nice but i dont like what lexus new exterior styling w/ most of their cars

11-04-2013, 02:06 PM	#1
Philipangoo Lieutenant 38 Rep 465 Posts Drives: F30 335 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	Lexus RC Coupe Just saw this released in Tokyo: Will be offered in 3.5 v6 (probably the one used in their 350 models) and a 2.5l hybrid trim. Car looks nice, very nice styling I personally like it much better than the new IS. Some more info here: http://www.acquiremag.com/cars/sport...s-rc-coupe.php What you guys think? Lexus really stepping up with this in the design department. I just hope it doesn't drive like a Camry. __________________ 13 335i Msport 89 E30 325is 5spd
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11-04-2013, 02:09 PM	#2
Raja Ventureshield Major General 298 Rep 5,686 Posts Drives: BMW M3 coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (6)	I like the interior but the exterior looks odd. __________________ ************************************* Un4gettable 435i Extended Test drive thread: http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=881491
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Mr Tonka is probably out riding. 6062 Rep 2,292 Posts Drives: Something Italian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sweatypeninsula iTrader: (0)	If it's rear drive i'm betting it's based on the GT/BRZ platform. __________________ "There is no greater tyranny than that which is perpetrated under the shield of the law and in the name of justice. -Charles de Secondat"
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KingOfJericho Major General 2458 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	It's the coupe version of the IS so it would have to be larger than the GT/BRZ. I also don't think the 350 engine would fit under the hood of the GT/BRZ. __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
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KwlAznKid Brigadier General 379 Rep 3,037 Posts Drives: BMW/MERCEDES/PORSCHE Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles/Fremont USC/UCSD Alum iTrader: (6)	interesting.. I kinda like it actually.. __________________ BMW E93 M3 / Mercedes Benz W209 CLK500 BMW E64 650I(sold) / BMW E92 328I(sold) / BMW E46 M3(sold) / BMW E92 335I(sold) Porsche 996 911 C2(sold) / BMW E46 325CI(totaled)
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11-04-2013, 05:13 PM	#7
Philipangoo Lieutenant 38 Rep 465 Posts Drives: F30 335 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	It definitely seems similar to the FRS/BRZ platform but I can already tell by just looking at those photos that it is larger. My brother has a BRZ as a daily and that thing is small. __________________ 13 335i Msport 89 E30 325is 5spd
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11-04-2013, 07:07 PM	#8
Benstuck Lieutenant 73 Rep 510 Posts Drives: 335i N55 E92 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I like but what is it's competition?
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11-04-2013, 07:29 PM	#9
koreez88 Всем привет ;) 149 Rep 3,358 Posts Drives: Tesla Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (12)	I hate those new headlights. But the interior and the rear look good. Also being Lexus, that thing will last.
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11-04-2013, 08:45 PM	#11
NemesisX Captain 321 Rep 905 Posts Drives: '19 Infiniti Q60S Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	Yeah definitely check out the thread I made in non-BMW (KingofJericho posted it above). It has a lot more pics. I'll post just a few here for convenience.
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11-04-2013, 09:50 PM	#12
Inspired Colonel 156 Rep 2,368 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California iTrader: (2)	That looks pretty good Nemesis. Wow
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11-05-2013, 01:57 AM	#14
KwlAznKid Brigadier General 379 Rep 3,037 Posts Drives: BMW/MERCEDES/PORSCHE Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles/Fremont USC/UCSD Alum iTrader: (6)	yea that side pic screams brz/frs to me.. do not want anymore __________________ BMW E93 M3 / Mercedes Benz W209 CLK500 BMW E64 650I(sold) / BMW E92 328I(sold) / BMW E46 M3(sold) / BMW E92 335I(sold) Porsche 996 911 C2(sold) / BMW E46 325CI(totaled)
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11-06-2013, 07:27 AM	#15
escobar929 Brigadier General 156 Rep 4,528 Posts Drives: M2 CS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hollywood, FL iTrader: (14) Garage List 2020 M2 CS [10.00] 2020 M240i [0.00]	yea, kinda looks like a BRZ/FRS in a tuxedo. the interior is nice but i dont like what lexus new exterior styling w/ most of their cars
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