6 WORST And 8 BEST Things About The 2023 Lexus RCF Track Edition
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0:00 - Intro
BAD:
1:02 - Expensive
The normal RCF starts at just over 68k…which makes sense
The track edition starts at just over 101k..so about 33k more
That also makes it way more expensive than a BMW M4 Comp
A Audi RS5
Or a Mercedes C63
2:06 - The weight savings
Lexus saved about 120 lbs from the normal RCF for this track edition and they did it in some cool ways we’ll talk about later, but they also did it in some silly ways
2:49 - One spec fits all
let’s say you’re like my wife and you’re not into the Nardo Grey hing anymore…well too bad because that’s the only color it comes in for this year
3:25 - No TVD
On the “base” RCF you get the torsen LSD you get here BUT you can get the torque vectoring diff that can send 100% of the power to one side
3:44 - The Trans
And then my least favorite thing about the car…the transmission
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4:34 - The engine
How could we not start with the engine. I LOVE the Lexus 5.0 n/a V8
It’s not the most powerful thing in the world, but it’s stout, reliable, and sigs one of the best songs out there
This Track Edition also gets a titanium exhaust that enhances the resonance
But what you’re getting is the OPPOSITE of what the new C63 will be
This is simple
No turbos, no hybrids, no zappyness - just big throaty V8
472 hp and 395 lbft
Just listen to it and tell me you don’t prefer this to the turbo 2.0 in the C43 which will also be in the 63….
5:20 - The weight saving
The big thing for the track edition is losing weight - they didn’t throw turbos at the motor, they didn’t even retuned the dampers BUT they did shave 120 lbs off the car…and that’s done in a number of ways
6:39 - The drive
10:06 - The ride
This is the best riding car of the rivals, even in hardcore track edition
It has adaptive dampers and they don’t touch the damper tuning for the track edition…which is nice when you’re on the road because it’s very comfortable and certainly dailyable…even if you have sciatica
10:52 - Looks epic
All the cabron everywhere
The bulging vented hood
The aggressive splitter
The wheels look VERY track spec
Especially with the red carbon ceramics peeking out
The rear hips are long and sharply sculpted
And then there’s the most aggressive wing ever
I stll cant get ove the R in the carbon fiber
And of course the signature stacked exhaust enshrouded in..you guessed it..more carbon
11:33 - The blue
It’s on the engine cover in the logo
It’s on the manifold itself in a GORGEOUS color/finish
It’s on the front fender badge
It’s on the rear trunk badge
And this is why I’m ok with the interior being so blue..it’s the color of the car
In previous years the carbon weave was inlay with red - and that’s just so cliche to me so I like it more as a blue
Plus there’s blue alcantara on the shifter, over the cluster, and blue leather in the seats, and even your shift paddles have blue for the plus and minus
12:33 - The interior
EXCEPT for the new touchscreen which is an awesome update
Though not perfect as it still doesn’t support wireless ACP
But the build is great
The materials are wild with the blue carbon and alcantara
The seats are really comfy and look the business
The little harness holes are filled in with the same pattern as the grille
You’ve got the Mark Levinson sound system
Weirdly no HUD
And like I mentioned before, your rear seats aren’t useable
13:21 - The perks
There’s a really cool perk that comes with the car when you buy an RCF Track edition
When you buy one of these cars, Lexus will throw in a free experience with their performance driving school
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@RandenMontalvo
Жыл бұрын
Fuji Edition/TE is my fav iterations of the platform. They made Fujis in Matte White , Grey and the Blue Matte colors or Satin. Don't forget 2019+ models have different gear ratios with 2.97 to 3.13 which helped with acceleration and better track performance. The TVD was removed due to the weight not outweighing TVDs benefits on a track. Many thought it had to do with cost but after speaking with Lexus at events it was purely weight savings from my findings. They found the Torsen fit the track characteristics of the car better than the TVD did for the Track models+. TVD works well in RCFs but comes with a penalty. The DS transmission also requires a warm up period which is something unusual for a modern car. However, it rewards you when it is ready in Sport+ mode or expert mode. Those Carbon Ceramics also are derived from the LFA. This is a fantastic unique package. Place 275s in the front in some Cup2s, rear seat delete headers and a tune and you have a very fun track car. So much fun that i negated a M4CP for this car and honestly zero regrets due to the feeling you get with pushing this car thats absent from the German alternatives in my findings. It's a car you appreciate more and more as you drive it. Shout-out to all RCFs. I do think they should've done a rear seat delete agreed and Cup 2s 275s in the front.
@gaijinhalfwit
10 ай бұрын
I have a ‘20 TE. Never had a regular RCF, so I can’t compare. But I love my TE
@RandenMontalvo
10 ай бұрын
@@gaijinhalfwit I test drove both extensively before driving let’s just say if there wasn’t a TE/Fuji and just the standard TVD version I wouldn’t have bought a RCF coming from M cars. Love my Fuji so TE/Fuji all the way it’s how it should’ve come from factory.
Love this car and spec. This is the fastest RCF made to date. This car grows on you it makes you appreciate it as you take it in and experience it. I was in the market for many track cars. This was the most fun i have had in terms of just the mechanical sounds and experience so much so I end up taking it home.
Gotta love the last of the V8s!
RCF and Road America. Color me jealous! Great content as usual Matt!
@dwnshft
Жыл бұрын
It was a dream 🥰
You are not wrong about the RCF, necessarily. The RCF is not designed to be the absolute fastest car, as it’s not really to be compared to the M class and others. It’s kind of its own class. A nearly bulletproof Toyota reliability, that can run with the rest of the pack, and only falls at the absolute edge of performance, where if we are honest, will almost never be used. It is an amazingly reliable, very high performance, luxurious Lexus. One that you can easily go 100,000 miles without any major problems. It’s tame when you want it, but an absolute beast when you push the right buttons. That being said, the technology available to the driver via the center screen could be improved. Ive owned mine for two years, have over 50K on the clock, and is an absolute joy. Zero squeaks, zero mechanical drama, quiet as a whisper when you drive like a human. And on the freeway at 70 MPH you’ll see 30 mpg. (If you can keep your foot off the skinny pedal) Personally, id leave the “track addition” behind. 120 pounds of weight savings and a spoiler for a 30,000 dollar upgrade? Please…..
Good comments! And it’s cause the lsd! Is a better car! It’s more fun andn raw and drifts lol
@RandenMontalvo
11 ай бұрын
Lexus engineers did very well making the fastest RCF they can without sacrificing their ethos which people have to remember is their thing.
176 lbs. weight savings.
repeat. yourself more stats
Nardo grey is horrendous along with the rest of all the gloss primers out there🤮
Passionless Toyotas... At least it does have a V8 though
@dwnshft
Жыл бұрын
passionless?
@RandenMontalvo
Жыл бұрын
@@dwnshft Agreed the car has literally a total emotional experience when driving it. Clearly a troll comment lol
Does it have heads up display on the windshield? Does it have android auto wireless?