It has been a decade since Lexus launched the “Radical Coupe.” As one of many firm’s oldest fashions, it is no marvel the RC is dealing with imminent retirement. Manufacturing will finish this November, however not earlier than a Ultimate Version waves goodbye to the sports activities coupe. Introduced right now in Japan, the particular model is offered for the common RC fashions in addition to the high-performance RC F.

The RC300 and RC300h, with their four-cylinder engines, together with the six-cylinder RC350, share 19-inch Enkei alloys with purple brake calipers. Lexus paints the Ultimate Version in a brand new Sonic Iridium coloration as a substitute for eight different common hues, all of that are mixed with electrically folding black facet mirrors. Carbon fiber goodies and suede accents for the cabin spherical off the tweaks. All automobiles get a Black & Flare Crimson inside.

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If you step as much as the RC F Ultimate Version, you get a particular engine cowl badge for the naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V-8. The flagship mannequin sits on 19-inch BBS solid wheels with purple brake calipers and inherits the particular paint job from the usual RC fashions. Being the range-topper, it has loads of carbon fiber as normal gear: entrance spoiler, rear diffuser, roof, and retractable wing.

Though Lexus Japan mentions a “extremely exact tuned engine,” the 2UR-GSE continues to make 475 horsepower and 395 pound-feet (535 Newton-meters) of torque. It is routed to the rear axle through an eight-speed automated transmission working along with a rear differential.

Costs for the entry-level RC300 begin at 6,660,000 yen ($42,687 at present trade charges) and rise to 13,600,000 yen for the RC F ($87,169). All flavors of the Ultimate Version are actually on sale in Japan, the place the stronger V-8 mannequin might be capped at solely 200 items.

Since launching the RC in late 2014, Lexus has bought roughly 79,000 examples of the common mannequin and about 12,000 items of the spicy RC F. A direct alternative appears unlikely, however a brand new coupe is deliberate. Anticipate to see an LFR (identify not confirmed) later this yr with a brawny V-8. The upcoming mannequin is more likely to exchange the LC as nicely.

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