Lexus RC F Track Edition: Release Date & Teaser Details

What We Know:

A few weeks ahead of it’s likely release, Lexus teases their RC F with an All-New Track Edition package. With “Spy Shots” being leaked a few days ago we get to see some potentially exciting upgrades. Of course we won’t know of anything for certain until Detroit Auto Show on January 14th. But here’s what we can see…









Photos Courtesy of motor1.com

Analyzing the Images:

From the shots alone we can spot upgrades with Weight Reduction, Aero Improvements, and Braking Power. The front end seems to be more or less the same shape as the 2019 RC F, however there does seem to be a lip that might help Aero-Dynamics. The rear-end also sports a new carbon fiber wing and diffuser, which I can definitely appreciate on the aesthetics side. The diffuser is a bit more difficult to spot since it’s covered by the camo, but if you zoom in you can see the individual fins. Lexus went Carbon-happy on the track edition adding even more carbon fiber to the body, with a new lightweight hood, and what seems to be new beefier carbon-ceramic brakes. Other than that the body seems to look pretty much the same as the current RC F.

Predictions:

I wouldn’t hold my breath waiting for a huge boost in power, as the 5.0 Liter V8 in the current RC F already makes a hefty 467 Horsepower. However. it’s very possible they could’ve squeezed a few more puppies out of it. I would be more so expecting an upgrade in handling/suspension. It’s a bit tough to tell since the photos are motion shot, but it does seem like the car is ever so slightly lower than a standard RC F. Also, it’d only make sense for them to do this for a “Track Edition” after all.

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