Lexus: RC News
02-28-2014 | 03:03 PM
#86
So if you don't like something and others like it, we don't have good taste?
Grow up dude. Seriously. Or change your user name to meatzy88888
02-28-2014 | 03:54 PM
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02-28-2014 | 04:09 PM
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I got the joke. don't know why he is butthurt after all the trolling he does .
02-28-2014 | 05:53 PM
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02-28-2014 | 08:26 PM
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Honestly, I thought the IS looked like hot garbage when it came out and that grew on me. This one just looks good.
I just applaud Lexus for trying something different. I wish other companies would be willing to take some risks...
I just applaud Lexus for trying something different. I wish other companies would be willing to take some risks...
03-01-2014 | 09:00 PM
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Lexus RC F GT3 Racing Concept
Lexus RC F GT3 Racing Concept Rumbles the 2014 Geneva Motor Show With its Debut
GENEVA - Feb. 28, 2014 – Racing fans around the world will feel the adrenaline when Lexus debuts the RC F GT3 racing concept at the 84th Geneva International Motor Show.
The RC F GT3 concept, based on the recently revealed RC F performance coupe, was developed to meet Group GT3 international racing standards. It weighs 2,755.8 lbs. and comes with a modified version of the base RC F's V8 engine, producing a maximum output exceeding 540 horsepower.
Lexus will supply GT3-compliant*1 vehicles to racing teams starting in 2015, with vehicle testing to start this year. GT3 cars can enter many races globally, such as the 24 Hours of Nürburgring endurance race in Germany and the Super Taikyu Endurance and Super GT series in Japan.
The RC F GT3 concept will be on display in Geneva, Switzerland March 4 -16, 2014 at Palexpo's hall 4, stand number 4211.
Look for the checkered flag to drop soon!
Lexus RC F GT3 Concept Specifications
- Modified RC F V8 With More Than 540 Horsepower
- Meets Group GT3 International Racing Standards
- Lexus to Supply GT3 Vehicles to Racing Teams in 2015
GENEVA - Feb. 28, 2014 – Racing fans around the world will feel the adrenaline when Lexus debuts the RC F GT3 racing concept at the 84th Geneva International Motor Show.
The RC F GT3 concept, based on the recently revealed RC F performance coupe, was developed to meet Group GT3 international racing standards. It weighs 2,755.8 lbs. and comes with a modified version of the base RC F's V8 engine, producing a maximum output exceeding 540 horsepower.
Lexus will supply GT3-compliant*1 vehicles to racing teams starting in 2015, with vehicle testing to start this year. GT3 cars can enter many races globally, such as the 24 Hours of Nürburgring endurance race in Germany and the Super Taikyu Endurance and Super GT series in Japan.
The RC F GT3 concept will be on display in Geneva, Switzerland March 4 -16, 2014 at Palexpo's hall 4, stand number 4211.
Look for the checkered flag to drop soon!
Lexus RC F GT3 Concept Specifications
- Length 4,705 mm/ 185.2 in
- Width 2,000 mm/78.7 in
- Height 1,270 mm/50 in
- Weight 1,250 kg/2,755.8 lbs
- Wheelbase 2,730 mm/107.5 in
- Engine V8 gasoline engine
- Horsepower 540+ hp (397kw)
03-03-2014 | 09:59 AM
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same with me.. i've been on this site for over 10 years.. haven't posted much but my 2001 CL which i bought new and drove for 13 years was totaled december of last year and got the new IS. i thought the new IS was ugly as heck in pictures but more i looked at it, it grew on me and when i saw it in person, grill looked pretty nice and ended up getting it.. i still miss my old CL though.. too bad acura doesn't make good looking cars like that anymore.. and i bet this car will look pretty damn nice in person..
03-03-2014 | 10:19 AM
#96
The grille keeps getting bigger and they insist on doing the split headlight from the LED DRLs. I feel like the whole thing is just trying a little too hard to be edgy, which is certainly a departure from the Lexus of the past, but not necessarily in a good way.
03-03-2014 | 11:09 AM
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This seems consistent with how the Japanese do things ... They think overwrought is better ... They aren't big on subtlety.
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03-03-2014 | 11:48 AM
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same with me.. i've been on this site for over 10 years.. haven't posted much but my 2001 CL which i bought new and drove for 13 years was totaled december of last year and got the new IS. i thought the new IS was ugly as heck in pictures but more i looked at it, it grew on me and when i saw it in person, grill looked pretty nice and ended up getting it.. i still miss my old CL though.. too bad acura doesn't make good looking cars like that anymore.. and i bet this car will look pretty damn nice in person..
03-03-2014 | 01:49 PM
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03-04-2014 | 05:35 PM
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It was officially unveiled in Geneva. And the interior looks fantastic in red. It's definitely Japanese design but it is done well.
Some parts of it are overdone and I'd probably much rather have an RC-F than a F-Sport because of their V8 ... But as a long term ownership proposition this looks like a better choice than an Audi/BMW/Mercedes.
Some parts of it are overdone and I'd probably much rather have an RC-F than a F-Sport because of their V8 ... But as a long term ownership proposition this looks like a better choice than an Audi/BMW/Mercedes.
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03-04-2014 | 05:55 PM
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It was officially unveiled in Geneva. And the interior looks fantastic in red. It's definitely Japanese design but it is done well.
Some parts of it are overdone and I'd probably much rather have an RC-F than a F-Sport because of their V8 ... But as a long term ownership proposition this looks like a better choice than an Audi/BMW/Mercedes.
Some parts of it are overdone and I'd probably much rather have an RC-F than a F-Sport because of their V8 ... But as a long term ownership proposition this looks like a better choice than an Audi/BMW/Mercedes.
03-04-2014 | 05:58 PM
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Pointy elbows-esque critique here, but that sharp angle in the radio/HVAC control sections stands out too much. Odd looking, to say the least. I still really like the interior.
I just love that Lexus is stepping out like this. A little late is better than never to enter the horsepower war.
I just love that Lexus is stepping out like this. A little late is better than never to enter the horsepower war.
03-04-2014 | 06:10 PM
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Pointy elbows-esque critique here, but that sharp angle in the radio/HVAC control sections stands out too much. Odd looking, to say the least. I still really like the interior.
I just love that Lexus is stepping out like this. A little late is better than never to enter the horsepower war.
I just love that Lexus is stepping out like this. A little late is better than never to enter the horsepower war.
03-05-2014 | 01:30 PM
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I just realized the interior has 4 "steps". The stairmaster!
03-05-2014 | 02:42 PM
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I said closer, not the exact perspective
I need to be more descriptive in my posts these days.
03-07-2014 | 12:36 PM
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Liking this better than the new round of German stuff already. N/A V8 is the king of response/sound/driveability that smaller displacement turbo engines just cant match.
Love the side profile and way the rear quarter panels drape over the wheels. The front, eh...it's growing on me.
Love the side profile and way the rear quarter panels drape over the wheels. The front, eh...it's growing on me.
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03-11-2014 | 01:05 PM
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