A smooth ride, fresh new look and style — the 2019 Lexus RC is ready to roll.
With the Lexus brand’s dedication to high performance and world-class craftsmanship, drivers can count on an emotional driving experience with the RC coupe.
Balance of Power
The idea of “sharper and more graceful” defines the LC flagship, so Lexus engineers have applied the same concept to the new RC.
This included enhancing the car’s aerodynamics and fine-tuning the suspension system and powertrain. Armed with a more stable ride quality and sharper handling characteristics, the new RC is more athletic and responsive than ever.
Enhanced aerodynamics — such as a new fin shape on the side window mold and a duct on the rear bumper that improves air flow, result in improved stability. New available 19-in. wheels and tires with increased grip deliver excellent steering response.
Stiffer suspension bushings have been incorporated along with new shock absorbers which provide significant damping force from low suspension stroke speeds. Thanks to a significant amount of real-world testing that allowed constant
fine-tuning by the chassis engineers, the new RC delivers an extremely supple ride quality and razor-sharp handling characteristics.
Lexus RC 300 rear-wheel drive is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine. This smooth operator produces 241 horsepower with 258 lb.-ft. of peak torque at 1,650-4,400 rpm.
It’s paired with an eight-speed sport direct-shift automatic transmission with paddle shifters and consumes fuel at a rate of 21 mpg city / 30 mpg highway / 24 mpg combined manufacturer estimated fuel economy.
The RC 300 all-wheel drive has a 3.5-liter V6 engine. It produces 260 horsepower and 236 lb.-ft. torque at 2,000-4,800 rpm, and is teamed with a six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters.
The RC 350 gets a 311-horsepower version of the V6.
With rear-wheel drive, it gets the eight-speed Sports Direct Shift automatic transmission with paddle shifters; with all-wheel drive, it’s a six-speed automatic.
Striking Style and Color
Lexus designers kept the RC’s dynamic coupe proportions, while enhancing features that are pleasing to the eye. Influenced by the flagship LC sporty coupe, every angle of the RC provides a striking view.
Moreover, the RC demands attention with its new sleek front grille, headlamps and taillamps.
The luxury coupe also comes with new standard 18-inch alloy wheels (19-inch wheels available) with a distinctive split-5-spoke design. In addition, a total of 10 different exterior colors will be available for the RC, including a new vibrant color, Blue Vortex Metallic.
Refined Interior
Drivers will feel right at home in the luxury coupe cabin. To enhance the look and feel of the interior, a new Dark Gray Streamline treatment has been applied to the heater control and audio panels. The design also includes enlarged knee pads to create a heightened sense of space, a new analog clock and cup holder.
For the 2019 RC, Lexus offers six different combinations of interior trim. Colors for the standard coupe include Glazed Caramel, Playa and Black.
The RC F SPORT models will get three new bold colors: Circuit Red, Black with Yellow Accents and White.
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