Lexus RC

Lexus RC
Lexus RC
	Lexus RC 300h
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Model code	XC10
Production	October 2014 – present
Model years	2015–present
Assembly	Japan: Tahara, Aichi (Tahara plant)
Designer	Pansoo Kwon (2012)
Body and chassis
Class	Grand tourer (S)
Body style	2-door coupé
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive; Front-engine, all-wheel-drive;
Platform	Toyota New N platform
Related	Lexus IS (XE30); Lexus GS (L10);
Powertrain
Engine	2.0 L 8AR-FTS I4-T (petrol, RC 200t/300); 2.5 L 2AR-FSE I4 (petrol hybrid, RC 300h); 3.5 L 2GR-FSE V6 (petrol, RC 350, 2014-2017); 3.5 L 2GR-FKS V6 (petrol, RC 350, 2018-present); 5.0 L 2UR-GSE V8 (petrol, RC F);
Electric motor	105 kW (141 hp; 143 PS) 1KM synchronous (RC 300h);
Power output	180 kW (241 hp; 245 PS) (RC 200t/300); 131 kW (176 hp; 178 PS) (RC 300h, petrol engine only); 234 kW (314 hp; 318 PS) (RC 350); 341–354 kW (457–475 hp; 464–481 PS) (RC F);
Transmission	8-speed automatic (petrol, RWD); 6-speed automatic (petrol, AWD); CVT (hybrid);
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,730 mm (107.5 in)
Length	4,695–4,710 mm (184.8–185.4 in)
Width	1,840–1,845 mm (72.4–72.6 in)
Height	1,390–1,395 mm (54.7–54.9 in)
Kerb weight	1,680–1,845 kg (3,704–4,068 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Lexus IS C (XE20)

The Lexus RC (Japanese: レクサス・RC, Rekusasu RC) is a compact executive two-door GT coupé manufactured by Lexus, Toyota's luxury division. The RC which according to Lexus stands for "Radical Coupe"^[6] is a two-door coupé version of the Lexus IS (XE30).^[7] The RC is designated as the XC10 series. The RC borrowed styling from the LF-LC concept and was previewed by the LF-CC concept, being designed as a proposal by Pansoo Kwon from 2010 to early 2012 and approved by supervising designers Yasuo Kajino and Tatsuya Takei.

^ "Japanese Production Sites" (Press release). Japan: Toyota. 2015-03-06. Archived from the original on 2015-03-18.
^ "名古屋芸大グループ通信" [Nagoya Geidai group communication] (in Japanese). Japan: Nagoyoa University of Arts. Archived from the original on 2018-08-05. Retrieved 2018-10-06.
^ Marcus, Frank (2014-01-08). "First Look: 2015 Lexus RC F". Motor Trend. Archived from the original on 2015-09-14. Retrieved 2014-06-22.
^ Watts, Kevin (2014-06-19). "Video: Interview with Lexus RC Designers". Lexus Enthusiast. Retrieved 2014-06-22.
^ Tan, Danny (2018-01-25). "Lexus Malaysia's IS, GS, NX, RX 200t now badged '300'". Paul Tan. Malaysia. Retrieved 2018-10-06.
^ "Lexus RC" (in Japanese). Japan: Lexus. Archived from the original on 2014-10-26.
^ Watts, Kevin Robert Edward (2013-12-09). "Interview with Lexus RC Chief Engineer Junichi Furuyama". Lexus Enthusiast. Archived from the original on 2013-12-19.

[1] "Japanese Production Sites" (Press release). Japan: Toyota. 2015-03-06. Archived from the original on 2015-03-18.

[2] "名古屋芸大グループ通信" [Nagoya Geidai group communication] (in Japanese). Japan: Nagoyoa University of Arts. Archived from the original on 2018-08-05. Retrieved 2018-10-06.

[3] Marcus, Frank (2014-01-08). "First Look: 2015 Lexus RC F". Motor Trend. Archived from the original on 2015-09-14. Retrieved 2014-06-22.

[4] Watts, Kevin (2014-06-19). "Video: Interview with Lexus RC Designers". Lexus Enthusiast. Retrieved 2014-06-22.

[5] Tan, Danny (2018-01-25). "Lexus Malaysia's IS, GS, NX, RX 200t now badged '300'". Paul Tan. Malaysia. Retrieved 2018-10-06.

[6] "Lexus RC" (in Japanese). Japan: Lexus. Archived from the original on 2014-10-26.

[7] Watts, Kevin Robert Edward (2013-12-09). "Interview with Lexus RC Chief Engineer Junichi Furuyama". Lexus Enthusiast. Archived from the original on 2013-12-19.

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