2016 Lexus RC F review
Lexus RC F highlights
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Pros
- 5.0L V8 engine
- Available Performance Package
- Well crafted
Cons
- Driver aids require additional packages
- Automatic is only transmission offered
- No convertible body style
Mileage (EPA estimate)
16 city, 25 highway, 19 combined
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Huge performance from this couple
If you are interested in Lexus’s RC sport coupe but were hoping for a bit more performance, the 2016 RC F is a great fit for your next ride. This performance-oriented coupe offers a 5.0L, 467 horsepower V8 engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. The track-tuned suspension includes lightweight materials such as aluminum to reduce weight, with the double-wishbone front and multi-link rear suspensions being engineered for superior handling. This is also still a true luxury coupe, with available features such as in-dash navigation and heated and ventilated front seats.
All Lexus RC F years
What is new for the 2016 Lexus RC F?
- Automated Parking and Parking Sensors features are now available as options on select trims.
5 reasons to buy the 2016 Lexus RC F
1. Ready for the track
Your track days just got a lot more exciting. The chassis of the 2016 Lexus RC F is extremely rigid, with stiff front and rear bracing to maximize grip. The RC F also offers, as an option, Lexus’s torque vectoring system, which can shift power to the outside rear wheel when cornering. For shopping power, you have six-piston Brembo® calipers and huge 14.9-inch front brake rotors to help you control your speed both on and off the track.
2. 467-horsepower V8 engine
The 5.0L V8 engine in the RC F will not only take care of your merging and passing needs on the road but also ensure you have the necessary power on the track. The engine produces 467 horsepower and 389 lb-ft of torque, screaming all the way to its 7300-RPM redline. With the eight-speed automatic transmission, you can shift through the gears manually with the steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters.
3. Available Performance Package
The optional Performance Package encourages you to turn the performance up a notch, including some notable features for looks and performance. The package includes a carbon fiber roof to reduce weight, as well as a carbon fiber application for the speed-activated rear wing. It also adds Lexus’s torque vectoring differential system.
4. Luxury features list
The RC F may be tuned for the track, but it still brings the luxury amenities you’d expected from a Lexus. Some of the highlights include an available 835-watt Mark Levinson® sound system, which is paired with the RC F’s navigation package. If you live in a cold climate, you’ll appreciate the All Weather Package, which offers a heated steering wheel, windshield wipe de-icer, and headlamp washers.
5. Variety of color options
Part of owning a sporty coupe is about making a splash when you arrive, and the RC F offers exciting colors for its exterior. Those colors include a bright blue, vibrant red, and an eye-catching orange color. A more traditional gray, black, and white are also available if you want to keep the look of your RC F a bit more classic.
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Lexus RC F features and specs
Base 2WD 2D Coupe
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Leatherette Seats
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- A/C Seat(s)
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automated Parking
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Leather Seats
- Mark Levinson Sound
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Parking Sensors
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Sunroof(s)
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
5.0L
Horsepower
467
Torque (ft-lbs)
389
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
17.4
Wheelbase
107.5"
Overall length
185.2"
Width
72.6"
Height
54.7"
Leg room
F 45.4"/R 27.3"
Head room
F 37.8"/R 35"
Front tires
P255/35YR19
Rear tires
P275/35YR19
Seating capacity
4
Transmission
Automatic
2016 Lexus RC F FAQ
The 2016 Lexus RC F offers a Base : 16 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway It is important to remember factors such as driving style, weather conditions, and the use of features such as Eco mode can impact fuel efficiency.
Here is what's new for the 2016 Lexus RC F:
- Automated Parking
- Parking Sensors
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