Alongside the Lexus RC F Coupe and RC Coupe, which will have their European debuts at the Geneva Motor Show, the Japanese luxury automaker’s booth will also host the world premiere of the RC F GT3 Concept and of the RC Coupe F Sport.
The RC F GT3 signals Lexus’ intention to enter GT3 sports car racing, previewing a racer that will compete in GT3 series. Lexus didn’t disclose any details about the car, but it will probably feature a race-tuned version of the production RC F’s V8 engine. As for styling, it should feature an even wilder package than the street version.
Another Lexus world premiere in Geneva will be the F Sport package for the new RC Coupe, which brings “exclusive, even more sporting and aggressive exterior and interior design features, and enhanced driving dynamics.”
Lexus doesn’t say it, but the F Sport package will probably draw inspiration from the “F” model. The RC F Sport trims will also feature the latest Lexus advanced technology developments, including a new, touch-operated Remote Touch Interface (RTI).
The first photos of the RC F Sport and the RC F GT3 Concept will be released on February 28.
Finally, the RC F will have its European premiere in Geneva. Set to go on sale in Europe this autumn, the RC F pairs a 5.0-liter V8 engine producing “well in excess of 450 hp” and more than 520 Nm (383 lb-ft) of torque with an 8-speed transmission. The RC F also features the world’s first installation of a Torque Vectoring Differential (TVD) in a front-engined rear-drive sports coupe for enhanced traction and control.
By Dan Mihalascu
Note: Lexus RC F pictured
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