The RC F is a high performance version of the RC. The vehicle was unveiled in the
2014 North American International Auto Show. It went on sale in the United States in November 2014 as a 2015 model year vehicle. It was set to go on sale in Japan in the second half of 2014. The RC F features a
2UR-GSE V8 engine with
Atkinson cycle at cruising speeds, developing a maximum output of at 7100 rpm and of
torque at 4800–5600 rpm. It is coupled to a Toyota AA80E 8-speed transmission built by
Aisin AW. The RC F has
Brembo four-wheel power assisted disc brakes with
anti-lock braking system (ABS),
electronic brake force distribution (EBD) and
brake assist (BA), and 255/35R19 front and 275/35R19 rear tires. The RC F is equipped with vertical G-sensor for
VDIM, rear
Torsen or
Torque Vectoring Differential (TVD) with three operating modes (Standard, Slalom, or Track), monotube gas-filled shock absorbers and ball-jointed stabilizer bars, new 19-inch
BBS forged aluminum wheels, spindle grille with F-mesh pattern on the lower half, unique front hood which raises the peak of the vehicle, hood air vent from the
LFA, front cooling ducts, front fender ducts in the L shape, exclusive combination meters from LFA (a large centrally mounted tachometer that alters according to drive mode, digital and analog speedometer, differential torque vectoring monitor, G-force meter, oil and water temperature gauges, mileage information and a stopwatch), and an elliptical cross-section thick grip steering wheel. The aerodynamic package includes an
active rear spoiler, tuning of the underbody, the intakes in the grille and the front fender vents and aero stabilizing fins. The carbon fiber optional package, known in Japan as Carbon Exterior Package, includes a clear coated carbon fiber roof, active rear spoiler, and carbon fiber engine hood. The carbon fiber package parts for the RC F were made at the
Aichi plant after the end of the LFA production. To celebrate the 10th-anniversary of Lexus F high performance models, a limited edition RC F was released for the 2018 model year US market. All of the limited edition RC F come in matte-finished Nebula Gray paint with gloss black wheels and bright blue brake calipers. Inside they are equipped with blue leather seats, steering wheel and shift knob, blue Ultrasuede dashboard cover above the instrument cluster, and blue-silver carbon fiber power window switch panel.
RC F Track Edition/Performance Package (2019) The RC F Track Edition (or Performance Package) was unveiled at the
January 2019 North American International Auto Show as the track-focused variant of the RC F. It has a similar styling direction to the other updated RC models. The car features performance upgrades and weighs less than the standard RC F. Weight-saving measures include lighter 19-inch wheels, carbon-ceramic brake rotors, a titanium muffler and exhaust pipes and extensive usage of carbon fiber. The
Track Edition began sales in April 2019 and is available in white or matte gray with red interior color. File:Lexus RC-F Track Edition Genf 2019 1Y7A5055.jpg|2019 RC F Track Edition (USC10) File:Lexus RC F, GIMS 2019, Le Grand-Saconnex (GIMS0526).jpg|2019 RC F Track Edition (USC10)
RC F Final Edition (2025) The RC and RC F will be discontinued after 2025, with production slated to end in November. The RC F will receive an exclusive Final Edition to sunset the RC line. The RC F Final Edition comes with features such as automatic folding mirrors, rocker panels, carbon fiber roof, triple-beam LED headlights, active rear wing, red brake calipers, 19-inch BBS alloy wheels, front spoiler, and rear diffuser as standard on the exterior, while the interior receives a 10.3-inch touchscreen, Mark Levinson premium audio system, bespoke black and red leather/
Ultrasuede upholstery, and a carbon fiber Final Edition emblem featuring the limited production number fitted to the console. The RC F Final Edition comes in four colors: Radiant Red, Ultra White, Incognito, and Sonic Iridium. == Motorsports ==