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3.5L V6 Gas241 hp @ 5200 rpm
260 hp @ 6600 rpm6-Speed Automatic
8-Speed AutomaticAWD
RWD22 MPG
25 MPG RC 3503.5L V6 Gas311 hp @ 6600 rpm6-Speed Automatic
8-Speed AutomaticAWD
RWD22 MPG
23 MPG RC 300 F SPORT2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
3.5L V6 Gas241 hp @ 5200 rpm
260 hp @ 6600 rpm6-Speed Automatic
8-Speed AutomaticAWD
RWD22 MPG
25 MPG RC 350 F SPORT3.5L V6 Gas311 hp @ 6600 rpm6-Speed Automatic
8-Speed AutomaticAWD
RWD22 MPG
23 MPG
2022 Lexus RC Performance
RC FRCRC All GenerationsNew20222021Used2020201920182017201620152022 $42,820 - $51,830 Price Range (MSRP) Build and Price 2022 Lexus RC For Sale Best Luxury Coupes Best Cars from $45k to $55k Lexus Coupes Lexus Small Cars Review Exterior Interior Trims & Specs Performance Safety & Reliability 7.0 Lexus RC Performance Rating2022 RC Performance
Lexus used to be thought of as an old man's brand thanks to legendary land yachts like the LS 400, but it has proven that it knows how to build fast cars with the LFA and later F-series cars. Unfortunately, the 2022 Lexus RC doesn't get the complete F treatment, despite the "F Sport" name appearing on some trim levels. The base models are powered by an industry-standard 2.0-liter turbo engine with modest power outputs of 241 hp that, in the 3,737-pound RC 300, fail to deliver any sort of sporty performance. The BMW 4 Series, with its 255-hp inline-4 entry-level engine feels faster and more eager to please. Lexus tries to correct the lack of power in the RC 300 by offering the RC 350. This model is powered by a 3.5L naturally aspirated V6 engine and delivers over 311 hp. Confusingly, the RC 300 models with AWD also get the V6 engine, just detuned for 260 hp. Regardless, it still can't match up to its German rivals. According to Lexus, the RC 300 will get to 60 mph in a leisurely 7.3 seconds, while the AWD V6 version will take a more respectable 6.3 seconds. The V6 RC 350 will manage the same sprint in six seconds in AWD configuration and 5.8 seconds when paired with RWD. The RWD models have a top speed of 143 mph, dropping to 130 mph for AWD variants.2022 RC Performance Photos
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There are three powertrain choices and two transmissions for the RC range in the US market. In RWD format, the RC 300 is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine producing a modest 241 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. Power delivery from the turbocharged four-cylinder can be described as tepid; the RC 300 RWD is simply too heavy, and the engine and transmission combination fails to make any sort of lasting impression. Power comes on early thanks to a fat low-down torque curve, but the RC 300 runs out of steam fairly quickly and doesn't sound too sporty either. The RC 300 AWD replaces the turbo-four with a 3.5-liter V6 making 260 hp and 236 lb-ft, but it uses a less advanced six-speed automatic. Although low-down torque is lacking a bit here, it makes a nicer sound and is quicker than the RC 300 RWD. If you want any sort of speed and passion, you will have to go with the RC 350. In this application, the 3.5-liter naturally-aspirated V6 engine is dialed up to make 311 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque. In RWD guise, it uses the eight-speed auto, whereas the RC 350 AWD is saddled with the six-speed auto. Power delivery is smooth and linear, but with peak torque only arriving at 4,800 pm, you'll need to string this motor out to get any actual performance out of it, and even at full tilt, German competitors feel effortlessly faster.2022 Lexus RC Performance Specs
Lexus RC TrimsLexus RC EnginesLexus RC HorsepowerLexus RC TransmissionsLexus RC DrivetrainsLexus RC MPG/MPGE RC 3002.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas3.5L V6 Gas241 hp @ 5200 rpm
260 hp @ 6600 rpm6-Speed Automatic
8-Speed AutomaticAWD
RWD22 MPG
25 MPG RC 3503.5L V6 Gas311 hp @ 6600 rpm6-Speed Automatic
8-Speed AutomaticAWD
RWD22 MPG
23 MPG RC 300 F SPORT2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
3.5L V6 Gas241 hp @ 5200 rpm
260 hp @ 6600 rpm6-Speed Automatic
8-Speed AutomaticAWD
RWD22 MPG
25 MPG RC 350 F SPORT3.5L V6 Gas311 hp @ 6600 rpm6-Speed Automatic
8-Speed AutomaticAWD
RWD22 MPG
23 MPG