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The 2020 Lexus RC F and RC F Track Edition in Photos

The Editors

January 14, 2019 at 12:01 AM

<p>Say what you will about its wild styling, but <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://caranddriver.com/lexus/rc-f" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:the Lexus RC F;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">the Lexus RC F</a> has a bigger problem: its weight. When we first tested this V-8 coupe in 2014, it weighed in at a hefty 4048 pounds, dulling its performance compared to rivals such as the significantly lighter BMW M4.</p>

<p>That's being somewhat remedied for 2020 thanks to an update for the RC F that focuses on saving weight.</p>

<p>Along with the same refreshed front- and rear-end styling as <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a22674026/2019-lexus-rc-coupe-update-styling/" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:the non-F RC coupe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">the non-F RC coupe</a>, the 2020 RC F gets some chassis tweaks, a new harder-core Track Edition model, and a slight retuning of the standard 5.0-liter V-8 engine and eight-speed automatic transmission.</p>

<p>Weight-saving measures for the standard 2020 RC F including making the rear half-shafts hollow, shrinking the intake manifold and air-conditioning compressor, and switching several suspension brackets to aluminum.</p>

<p>Combine this with the RC F Track Edition's lighter 19-inch BBS wheels, its carbon-ceramic brake rotors, its titanium muffler and exhaust pipes, and its numerous carbon-fiber bits including the front splitter, the hood, the roof, and the rear wing, and Lexus says that this special model weighs 176 pounds less than the previous RC F.</p>

<p>The 5.0-liter V-8, just about the only naturally aspirated engine left in the luxury-performance world, gains 5 horsepower and 6 lb-ft of torque for totals of 472 hp and 395 lb-ft.</p>

<p>Revised gearing for the eight-speed automatic is said to help acceleration, with Lexus claiming a zero-to-60-mph time of 4.2 seconds for the standard RC F and just under 4.0 seconds for the Track Edition (an RC F previously <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2015-lexus-rc-f-tested-review" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:did the deed in 4.3 seconds;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">did the deed in 4.3 seconds</a> in our testing). Launch Control is newly standard.</p>

<p>We're curious to see what the lighter Track Edition can do at our Lightning Lap event, where <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a15105266/lexus-rc-f-at-lightning-lap-2015-feature/" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:the previous RC F's time of 3:05.6;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">the previous RC F's time of 3:05.6</a> was hampered by its excess poundage-as we put it, "The RC F only needs a diet to be faster."</p>

<p>New Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires should also help at the track, as should the 2020 model's stiffer suspension bushings and more rigid engine mounts.</p>

<p>Expect a slight price hike for the 2020 RC F over the current car's $65,745 starting price, with the Track Edition-which comes only in white or matte gray with a red interior-commanding a fair bit extra. </p>

<p>These updated sports coupes will go on sale sometime in the middle of this year.</p>

The same naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V-8 is on hand with a bit more power and torque.

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