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2019 Lexus RC F review

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Pros

  • Fantastic, 467 horsepower V8
  • Lexus quality
  • Many driver aids are standard

Cons

  • No option for Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™
  • Weighs more than some of its competitors
  • No manual transmission for enthusiasts

Mileage (EPA estimate)

16 city, 25 highway, 19 combined

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Performance machine with luxury features

If you are looking for a high-performance coupe with a Lexus badge, you will be well served by the 2019 Lexus RC F.  From a performance standpoint, the RC F offers a fire-breathing 5.0L V8 engine producing 467 horsepower and 389 lb-ft of torque. Paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, the RC F offers rapid acceleration. The RC F also offers key luxury features such as a standard suite of driver aids, including adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist. If you are seeking more luxury, the optional packages unlock further features such as heated and ventilated front seats and a premium, 17-speaker Mark Levinson® audio system.

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What is new for the 2019 Lexus RC F?

  • The RC F is available in a new trim called the 10th Anniversary.
  • RC F trims have been upgraded with Parking Sensors as standard equipment this year.
  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels features are now available as options on select trims.

2019 Lexus RC F trims

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Base:

  • 467-hp, 389-lb-ft of torque 5.0L
  • Cruise Control
  • Rear Defroster
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Power Seats
  • Power Mirrors
  • Traction Control
  • Leatherette Seats
  • Side Airbags
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10th Anniversary:

  • Includes all features available on the Base
  • 5.0L
  • Parking Sensors

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5 reasons to buy the 2019 Lexus RC F

1. Impressive power  

If you don’t want to worry about having power when you put your foot down, the 2019 RC F has you covered. It offers a 5.0L V8 engine rated at 467 horsepower and 389 lb-ft of torque. This engine has specially tuned intake and exhaust sounds to ensure you enjoy bringing it up to its 7300-RPM redline.  

2. Luxe features available  

You may assume a focus on performance has put luxury features on the back burner, but the RC F offers a long list of options to ensure you are comfortable on the road or the track. Available features include heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a power moonroof, leather interior trim, and additional driver aids such as a blind spot monitor and a parking assistant. 

3. Some driver aids are standard 

Although the high-performance nature of the RC F will have you wanting to drive it more, it’s always good to know there are driver aids on call. The 2019 Lexus RC F is standard with a range of tech including adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and automatic emergency braking. This technology is standard on every RC F, relieving you from hunting high and low for an RC F with these features.  

4. A focus on track tuning  

The RC F is, first and foremost, a machine focused on high-performance driving. It comes equipped with a digital tachometer to keep up with the engine’s rapid revs, while also displaying G-force, gear, and lap times on customizable displays. While the high-performance engine aids in acceleration, Brembo® brakes provide massive stopping power on the road and the track. The brakes also offer a slotted rotor design to reduce brake fade during track driving.  

5. Drive Mode Select® and F-Adaptive Variable Suspension® 

The RC F offers an advanced F-Adaptive Variable Suspension, which can react in real-time. The system will vary the level of damping depending on road conditions as well as the mode selected. Lexus’s Drive Mode Select system offers five performance driving modes, including a customizable mode so you can fine-tune your 2019 Lexus RC F to your driving preferences.  

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Lexus RC F features and specs

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Base 2WD 2D Coupe

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • 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

Optional Features

  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • A/C Seat(s)
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Leather Seats
  • Mark Levinson Sound
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Navigation System
  • Parking Sensors
  • Rear Spoiler
  • 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

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