In a poll we posted earlier this year, the BMW M4 won your vote over the Lexus RC F, but now it’s time for people to put their money where they mouth is.
In Britain, the new RC F coupe is priced slightly higher than the BMW M4 Coupe (£56,635 for the manual, £59,135 for the DCT), with the base model starting from £59,995 and the Carbon edition from £67,995 OTR.
Both versions of the RC F are powered by a 5.0-liter naturally-aspirated V8 delivering “more than” 450bhp and 520Nm, matched to an eight-speed Sports Direct Shift automatic transmission driving the rear wheels.
Standard features across the range include 19-inch wheels, Brembo brakes, LED headlights, a 10-speaker multimedia system with DAB, DVD player, Remote Touch touchpad control and navigation, dual-zone climate control, Drive Mode Select, plus a raft of safety systems such as eight airbags, Lane Departure and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.
Other notable standard goodies include leather sport seats, front and rear parking sensors, electric steering column adjustment and keyless Smart Entry.
The RC F Carbon Edition adds a torque-vectoring differential, CFRP (carbon fibre-reinforced plastic) roof, bonnet and rear spoiler, unique 19-inch forged alloy wheel design, Alcantara upholstery and a higher-end Mark Levinson Surround Soundsystem.
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