If you think of performance cars then you might notice one thing very common in all of them; the use of forced induction systems to crank power from engines. But Lexus is still sticking with a naturally aspirated technology to produce power. It uses the naturally aspirated 5.0 litre v8 petrol engine.
It is the most powerful v8 Lexus engine produced in the Lexus line-up and generates 471 bhp. It has acquired majority of its features from the Lexus IS F but has also received a massive upgrade from Lexus to generate some extra power. It generates an extra 54 bhp extra from its predecessor. This engine also complies with Euro-6 compliance standards.
It offers better performance and increased efficiency and CO2 emissions of 252 g/km. It has an official fuel economy of 26.2 miles per gallon stated by Lexus, but in the real world it might be near to 20 miles per gallon.
The stats suggest the performance is not as good as it should be; the RC F managed the 0-62mph dash in 4.5 seconds with an electronically controlled top speed of 168mph. It is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission so that you can enjoy all the power from the 5.0 litre v8 engine. This eight-speed auto box is also a bit slower in shifting and even less efficient under full throttle conditions. It makes a noise when you shift at lower speeds and is not smooth at higher speeds.
