2020 Lexus RC F Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The Lexus RC F takes the performance of the regular RC coupe and dials it up to eleven. It faces fierce competition from the Audi RS 5, BMW M4, Cadillac ATS-V, and Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 Coupe. The RC F gets an update for 2020, getting mechanical, structural, and visual enhancements, along with a ferocious new top-of-the-line trim.
Lexus saw fit to introduce tasteful exterior improvements to the 2020 RC F. You’ll notice the new headlights incorporate the “swoosh” lighting signature, replacing last year’s two-piece units. The reshaped grille comes to a sharper end at the bottom of the bumper, bordering a flat, color-contrasting lip spoiler. On the opposite end, new LED taillights echo the front lights. The restyled rear bumper looks cleaner than the one it replaces and retains the F brand’s quartet of exhaust tips.
This year also marks the arrival of the new RC F Track Edition. Notably, the RC F boasts improved aerodynamics from a unique carbon fiber front splitter. A fixed carbon fiber rear spoiler replaces the active spoiler on ordinary RC F vehicles, generating an additional 58 pounds of downforce. A carbon fiber roof and hood contribute further to the RC F Track Edition’s estimated 176 pounds of weight savings. Inside, the Track Edition receives a standard red leather interior, Alcantara seat accents, and red carbon fiber accents.
Both the RC F and RC F Track Edition employ the same 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 as last year’s model, but subtle tweaks yield 472 horsepower and 395 pound-feet of torque, which are increases of 5 and 6, respectively. The RC F also carries over its 8-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters to drive the rear wheels. Enthusiast drivers will be pleased to note that Lexus made last year’s optional launch-control system, which lets drivers push a button to optimize traction and throttle control for maximum acceleration, standard for 2020.
Other than the powertrain, an extensive list of improvements went into the suspension, tires, and steering system. Lexus includes new Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires, developed specifically for the RC F, standard on every vehicle. RC F Track Edition units specifically benefit from Brembo carbon ceramic brake rotors, which are both lighter and better able to withstand the heat cycling typical of hard-core driving. The exclusive lightweight 19-inch BBS alloy wheels shave further precious pounds.
The 2020 RC F’s comprehensive set of standard and optional features carry over from last year. The most basic versions include HID headlights, LED taillights, keyless access and start, leatherette upholstery, power front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, a full-LCD instrument cluster, HD and satellite radio, and Apple CarPlay.
The Premium Package offers driver’s seat memory, a heated steering wheel, auto-dimming mirrors, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering column, and a rear-seat center console with cupholders. Meanwhile, the Navigation/Mark Levinson Audio Package bundles navigation, machined aluminum control knobs, dynamic voice commands, a 17-speaker Mark Levinson surround sound system and a larger infotainment display. Full LED headlights, orange-painted brakes, a power moonroof, and the torque-vectoring differential are standalone options.
The RC F may be a serious performance vehicle, but it still keeps safety in mind. All examples come with a reversing camera and rain-sensing wipers. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert come with the Premium Package. You can also specify a parking-assist feature. The RC as a whole performed excellently in its latest 2019 round of Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) crash evaluations, with perfect scores in every category.
Lexus’ RC F has showcased the brand’s best efforts in performance, balance, and speed. The 2020 model’s renewed focus on power-to-weight ratios and the addition of the RC F Track Edition take those concepts even further.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · Pandora internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · Watts: 256
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 14.9 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Premium brakes: Brembo · Rear brake diameter: 13.5 · Rear brake width: 1.1 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: leatherette · Dash trim: metallic · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Door trim: leatherette · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: manual driver and passenger seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.13 · Limited slip differential: rear
Engine
Alternator: 100 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome surround · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: wing · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Yelp · Infotainment: Apply CarPlay ready · Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: automatic high beam dimmer · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: door unlock · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leatherette
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.0 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Front shock type: monotube · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear shock type: monotube · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation app: Scout · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app function: maintenance status · Wifi: hotspot
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 7
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Laminated glass: infrared-reflecting · Power windows: with safety reverse
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · Slacker internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · Watts: 256
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 14.9 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: carbon ceramic disc · Premium brakes: Brembo · Rear brake diameter: 13.5 · Rear brake width: 1.1 · Rear brakes: carbon ceramic disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: suede · Dash trim: carbon · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: suede · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: manual driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.13 · Limited slip differential: rear
Engine
Alternator: 100 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: wing · Rear spoiler color: carbon fiber · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Amazon Alexa · Infotainment: Enform · Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: LED · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: door unlock · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather-trimmed · Upholstery accents: faux suede
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.0 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Front shock type: monotube · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear shock type: monotube · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation app: Scout · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app function: lock operation · Wifi: hotspot
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Laminated glass: infrared-reflecting · Power windows: with safety reverse