The new Lexus RC, a premium two-door coupe, pairs a provocative, stunning design with the pleasure of engaging and refined driving experience. Featuring the latest advanced Lexus technology developments, it is expected to attract new, younger customers to the Lexus brand. In Europe it will be available in two powertrains: 2.5l full hybrid in RC 300h and 2.0l turbo petrol in RC 200t.
RC 300h
The RC 300h’s1 Lexus Hybrid Drive system combines a 2.5 litre, 4-cylinder Atkinson Cycle petrol engine with a powerful electric motor to deliver maximum system power of 223 PS/164 kW. The RC 300h accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 8.6 seconds and has a maximum speed of 190 km/h, yet returns average fuel consumption figures as low as 4.7 l/100 km and generates remarkably low, highly tax-efficient CO2 emissions of as little as 108 g/km.
The RC 300h benefits from enhanced EPS and suspension system, and builds on the platform’s ride comfort and handling agility with the uniquely quiet, refined and sophisticated driving experience offered by its full hybrid powertrain.
The hybrid system’s electronic, continuously variable transmission features a six step, sequential Shiftmatic override gear change, delivering all the driving performance expected of a sporting coupe. And a full hybrid-unique, EV mode allows for ultra-quiet running on electric motor power alone, resulting in zero fuel consumption and CO2, NOx and PM emissions.
The RC 300h F SPORT variant features specifically tuned front and rear suspension systems, while its agility and handling performance is further improved through the adoption of Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS).
1 The RC 300h is available in all markets served by Lexus Europe, except Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Caucasus, Israel and Turkey.
2 The RC 200t is available in selected EU markets as well as Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Caucasus, Israel, Turkey.
RC 200t
The RC 200t2 features the 2.0 litre, twin-scroll turbo unit introduced by Lexus on several models in 2015. Featuring a range of advanced, ESTEC (Economy with Superior Thermal Efficiency Combustion) engine technologies with a fast throttle response and high torque at low engine revs, the 4-cylinder engine develops 245 PS/180 kW and maximum torque of 350 Nm. This equips the RC 200t with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 7.5 seconds and a top speed of 230 km/h.
The 2.0 turbo unit drives the rear wheels via an 8-Speed SPDS (Sport Direct Shift) transmission originally developed for the high-performance RC F. Equipped with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifts for manual override, the transmission incorporates G AI-SHIFT Control, which varies gear shifting in accordance with the G-forces generated.
Both the suspension and Electric Power Steering (EPS) systems ensure the RC 200t delivers superior driving dynamics, with the agility, precise steering response and high levels of grip expected of a sporting, two-door coupe.
RC 200t F SPORT variant offers significantly enhanced handling performance through the adoption of a Torsen Limited Slip Differential and Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS).
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