Living With A $100,000 Lexus RC-F Track Edition!!



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The Lexus RC-F may be getting a bit old in the segment, but it is also the last one with a naturally aspirated V8! This is a quite rare and special Track Edition that does cost over $100k but comes with some very unique touches. Extensive carbon fiber (including a properly impressive rear wing), carbon ceramic brakes, weight savings measures and even blue carbon fiber trim inside! Compared to the latest generation BMW M3 and M4, the RC-F is not on the same level of pure power and performance, but after a week with this 2023 RC-F Track Edition, I grew to really like this luxury performance coupe! Enjoy this vlog and mini-review.

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28 thoughts on “Living With A $100,000 Lexus RC-F Track Edition!!”

  1. Honestly overall it is a great car, but the track edition is not the way I would go. You could get a brand new M4 fully loaded with CCB for the same price and the tech is beyond better in that, and are reliable. But I would get the non track edition over a new M, just for the motor.

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  2. The transmission response with the paddles was slow because the car was cold. You have to drive it for 10-15 minutes to get the most out of the transmission. I have an IS500 for reference – same transmission.
    Also helps if you select manual mode instead of leaving it in drive.
    The transmission is a little dopey sometimes but really comes to life in manual mode. It's definitely a perfectly imperfect transmission. I like how it gives a little kick on the upshift and has very aggressive engine braking on downshift.

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  3. What it’s like to own a trash overpriced Japanese car if I had that kind of money to spend on a car my money not bank’s money I would purchase a GT500 in a heartbeat.

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  4. Love this car such a dope spec, FYI the Aisin has to get up to temp for you to get the 100ms shift speeds. If not it will bog its more V8 R8 S tronic reminding with the first 2 gears than ZF8. Also have to be in manual mode in Sports+ to get those shift speeds at temp etc. Fastest RCF around the track and a great baseline for track use. People who buy this car dont want to save money they want the best RCF made as a baseline to run either on the track or drive home. Great platform very underrated. Remember this car is lighter than the M4 now and weighs roughly as much as a M2. It's a rare car highest spec F car and for enthusiasts who have the money for this higher baseline. Great review! More Sports + Manual mode shifting 🙂

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  5. Another great review! No matter how sporty, Lexus still wants its vehicles to retain some modicum of 'Lexus-ness'. So they will work very hard to straddle between performance and comfort. The RC F does not speak to me personally, (I'm a sedan guy.) but I think it's super-awesome. The transmission in the RC F is the same in my IS 500 and in order to maximize the fastest shifts (in Sport+ and Manual mode), the RPMs have to stay above 4K. The speed is there and is rewarding, but unlike the forced induction competitors, Lexus makes you work for it. (Which I find oddly satisfying!) 😀 Thanks for posting!

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  6. Eddie is super appropriate or a complete car guy. When that beautiful girl was in the shot walking behind the RC-F the camera (under my control) would have followed her as she walked by with complete silent appreciation in place.

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