I have the GS F V8 sedan with this engine. Six years old and it feels like new. No issues whatsoever.

@allenzillmer1917

3 ай бұрын

Congrats! I have an RCF but really toyed with the idea of a GSF. Super special.

@jordanplays-transitandgame1690

3 ай бұрын

It certainty doesn't.

@trilingualkid

3 ай бұрын

you will, direct injection are built to break due to carbon build up, shorten life for extra power.

@emozie7428

3 ай бұрын

well it is japanese

@theo21021

3 ай бұрын

​@trilingualkid Toyota uses both port fuel injectors in the intake manifold and direct injection. Toyota calls this system the D-4S or Dynamic Force Engine. This avoids carbon build-up. The system offers the best of both worlds

PROTIPS Spend the 100k in an LC500 instead or Spend 70k on a new (or less on a used) RC-F, spend 10k to put some spoilers, brakes and carbon fiber on it. Save the extra $20k for something else lol

@BIGB347

3 ай бұрын

LC500 is a beauty and a sexy sound from the exhaust.

@johndong7524

3 ай бұрын

PROTIP I don't need a luxury car advice from a 12 year old lol

@CarsOverPeople

3 ай бұрын

Yeah… good luck on not only finding the perfect fit/finish to match Lexus’ CF but also with chopping the roof off & replacing it with an aftermarket CF roof. That wing alone is at least $10-15k (because it’s actually engineered to be functional). No aftermarket part will beat oem parts (especially when it comes to CF & Lexus).

@johndong7524

3 ай бұрын

@@chibbyylol I got it right, all right. Maybe reach puberty first, then maybe you can give advice on how to put back bicycle chain lol

@johndong7524

3 ай бұрын

@@CarsOverPeople You do realize you are talking to al literal child who doesn't even drive yet? Just look at his avatar. He's 14. All of his car knowledge comes from KZread.

Can’t stop looking at it………I’ve worked for Lexus as a service technician for 17 years and they’ve hands down produced some hidden gems

Saw the RC-F at a Limerock IMSA race last year. Just awesome.

I love how it comes with back seats. Can bring the whole family to or friends to track days in this monster.

@xtnuser5338

2 ай бұрын

LOL they aren't aimed at people who want a dedicated track car. Their aimed at people who THINK they want a track car but don't know any better.

500 hp, Rear Seat Delete, and a Manual and Lexus has a whole new list of customers. Striking looking Lexus. Lexus reliability is always a nice bonus.

@omnimoeish

3 ай бұрын

Yeah if they offered a manual I'd be throwing money at them. I'm probably going to have to go with the CT5-V Blackwing as even the C8s don't offer it. Sports cars with automatic transmissions just doesn't compute for me.

@brettmiller2160

3 ай бұрын

@@omnimoeish Yes it seems like we get fewer manual cars as the years go by. A CT5-V Blackwing would be a nice car to have, or even another option would be the new Lotus Emira or Camaro ZL1 I know the Camaro ZL1 for track time punches above it's weight.

@moogies3754

2 ай бұрын

Closer to like 390whp.

Joe, you had me at "front engine, rear wheel drive, naturally aspirated V8." Plus, outstanding use of carbon fiber, wing, killer exhaust, comfy cabin, gorgeous seats, and even Alcantera. This is a real car!!!

People never talk about where this car was built. Everyone is always comparing it to the Germans....phooey!! Lexus' that are built in Tahara Japan are perhaps the most reliable vehicles in the WORLD!!!!! That is what you are paying for. Take that to the bank the next time you're getting your M4 serviced.

@handle690

3 ай бұрын

You don't want a ugly BMW thats mechanically totaled at 70,000 over a Japanese NA V8 that lasts 300,000 miles? shame on you

@ramonmagallan6194

16 күн бұрын

​@@handle690 300k is light work for that 2ur, its got more in it

Between this and the Nissan GTR , they are both super beautiful!

@RaitisRides

3 ай бұрын

That is a tough choice

@justiceodueze2897

3 ай бұрын

You can’t put a GTR in the same class as an RCF. GTR is a tier above. Very bottom of the super car world but has crossed super territory Rcf is just a sports car. Competing at the bottom of totem pole. Where M4s, C63s, RS5 reign

@samuelreid603

3 ай бұрын

​@@justiceodueze2897yeah you right 😎👍🏾

@GokuInstinct1

Ай бұрын

@@justiceodueze2897GTR is a Nissan. Very bottom of the totem pole in terms of reliability and quality. Great engine but not a V8 like the Lexus.

@trapperoftheyear9064

Ай бұрын

@@GokuInstinct1What does it not being a V8 has to do with anything? The GTR is also pretty reliable. Not Lexus reliable but reliable.

The paint looks wet. It was detailed extremely well.

@07wrxtr1

3 ай бұрын

I bet they do either wet sanding or denim polishing pad to remove the orange peel... Likely won't see that nice of paint on a basic RCF floor model...

This car is missing a 6 speed manual, with it the car is really engaging and the exterior color with the carbon fiber is very cool! Thank you Joe and Lori for being awesome hard working people!

Agree, would be nice to have a manual version and just two seats but it is what it is. Still a great car though.

Used to not care about it, but as one of the last NA V8s out there I want one now. Maybe not so much for the price for the Carbon Package or Track Edition though.

Hardest working duo on YT Joe and Lori, thank you both for bringing us the NYCIA since some of us were unable to make it this year🙏🏽😌 You’re both appreciated

Alright Joe let’s see what this Lexus RC F has to offer

@RaitisRides

3 ай бұрын

I like the way that you yhink

That paint is phenomenal. Love the wheels, and hood. It's probably well worth the money. For those who don't like the lack of change with design, and interior. When you make a damn near perfect car. Why mess with it? 💙😊

It's allegedly the final year of the track edition, and to be honest I am a little disappointed they did not go out with a bang. They used the same paint colors as the initial track edition and haven't really offered anything new. They could've really played into that IMSA GTD Pro racing pedigree and offered a rear seat delete, wider rubber, rear cross bracing, and a tune up to 500hp. They could've gotten this to 3500-3600lbs and really made it unlike anything else in 2024

For the price of nearly $110,000 I would probably go with a 2024 Cadillac CT5V Blackwing.

@sagar42095

3 ай бұрын

I said the exact same thing right before I saw your comment totally agree!

@david54900

3 ай бұрын

Or, a base C8 Z06

@kingchakazulu7762

3 ай бұрын

Oh yes, the trailer park dream car, smh.

@mocheen4837

3 ай бұрын

Lexus is more rare and special.

@darinevans7011

3 ай бұрын

CT5 Blackwing all the way

Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍

This Lexus is one of my favorite cars to drive on Forza. If I had the money it would be Blackwing because of the 6speed though.

@RaitisRides

3 ай бұрын

Too bad you can’t get the black wing as a 2 door

@Vosovogalsyncope

3 ай бұрын

@@RaitisRides touche!

People that say that this car is outdated. Tech wise it is. These people should look at a BMW. It's not for them. This car is something special. It's for people that know what it is. It's an instant collectable and a automotive art.

@newdecca

3 ай бұрын

I agree that it is special. I vehemently disagree that it should be classified as art or a collectible… I would definitely drive the heck out of it.

@jordanplays-transitandgame1690

3 ай бұрын

So? It's tech is still outdated like every Toyota and I won't be buying it. Corvette, CT5V Blackwing, or M5 for me.

@JCVACCARO

3 ай бұрын

@@jordanplays-transitandgame1690 Like I said. It's for the few who appreciate craftsmanship.

@johnblack4915

3 ай бұрын

And reliability 😊

@MercOne

3 ай бұрын

I guess no one knows what it is since hardly anyone buys the RC in general.

This is sick. Love the RC looks more than the LC.

I had 2 rcf. Now lc 500. The exhaust alone on the lc 500 is worth every penny. Everyone stares at me in the lc. Rcf was nice. But not in the same league as my lc.

Wow, Wow, Wow! Love it Joe!

107 thousand dollars for a car with 472 horsepower. They must be crazy.

@tinhinnh

3 ай бұрын

reliable engine - no turbos!

@ChaoSTrophicS

3 ай бұрын

Yes because horse power is obviously what determines the car value 🤡 👍🏻

@HtriZzy_

3 ай бұрын

@@ChaoSTrophicSit is when it is marketed as track and performance.

@ChaoSTrophicS

3 ай бұрын

​@@HtriZzy_then go buy another car that's 100+ more HP than this if you don't like it. The car got many more features and stuff beside the HP, like the reviewer of this Video stated. Me personally would buy used one with few miles to save money. But if I got alot of money I don't mind spending on this car any day than any other.

@HtriZzy_

3 ай бұрын

@@ChaoSTrophicS if you got a lot more money you would actually sit in one and cross shop them (which I did) and choose another. And yes I did buy another car that had more power (300hp almost) and actually does what it advertises to do: perform. And no it's not a shit box tuned car that rattles, it has Napa leather, HUD, cooled/heated seats, everything that the RCF track edition can do, for 30k less.

Hey Joe. I have aIn nfra red 2015 RCF. Have had it 4 years. I put an exhaust on it,ten spoke black wheels,carbon front splitter and side skirt. Some minor engine upgrades.I l live in the Lancaster,Pa. area. I have seen many C8's. I have yet to see another RCF on the road. No one knows what it is. I feel exclusive every timeI I drive it.

@RaitisRides

3 ай бұрын

That is so awesome!

@howie32768

3 ай бұрын

I'm in Lancaster, PA too. Ephrata area to be more exact. I'll keep an eye out for your RCF. One of the sweetest sounding cars ever made. Love to hear those revs.

Wow 😮 That is a Lexus-Charger like muscle car. Definitely buying one of these in the upcoming future.

how well does the transmission and engine last under heavy track uses? are they durable enough

Definitely the Lexus RCF. I drove both cars. The RC F is fast, corners well, excellent braking, and a very attractive car!

@AllDayErrDay.

3 ай бұрын

The track edition is my dream car.

@coscufekalalipo719

3 ай бұрын

U wish lexus is trash

@Irishmanbikes

3 ай бұрын

@@coscufekalalipo719 YOU ARW TRASH

@RussianSpy4146

3 ай бұрын

​@@coscufekalalipo719 put the crack 🚬 pipe down

You know Joe, when see this RC F Track Edition, one song from the 90s in particular comes to mind. Im Too Sexy from Right Said Fred. You know why, cause this RC F is too sexy for that auto show 😅

@RaitisRides

3 ай бұрын

I freaking remember that song!

@ChrisGelo-2468

3 ай бұрын

I would suprise ya Joe, for me being Gen Z, I have a diverse musical catalog 👌 Feel free to quiz me anytime, brother 😉

I saw this car at the NY auto show. Nice car!

Nice Vid Joe Did you spend anytime with the Polar Surge Inspiration LC500 beside it?

dream car after school right here

@michaelvang1902

3 ай бұрын

Save yourself $50-70k and get a late-model RCF. Nothing special about the "Track Edition" at all other than it costs $70-100k.

Nice car but man I really hate the interior Lexus I get the reliability but a refresh is definitely needed

@RaitisRides

3 ай бұрын

This is a very good point

I remember the claims that RCF was going to be a M3 killer years ago. And now, comparing this to a C8 is wild. GTD class doesn't use the streetcar powerplant btw. Cars like the R8 and Z06 are actually downgraded on power so they don't exceed IMSA GTD class limits.

Joe, a collab with you and Bembli would be great to watch. You are both car guys with an appreciation for design and purism.

I think the 0-60 time is 4 secs instead of 3.5. I was shocked to hear you say 3.5 🤣. It is a nice car but I still prefer my ‘23 3.0 Prem Supra @ 3.7 secs. 😊👍🏼👍🏼

@luvregs

3 ай бұрын

I agree. The 3.5 secs is too optimistic. I've found 4.4 for the track edition and 4.0 for the Fuji edition online. Maybe 3.5 seconds down a slight downhill! ;-)

@jonlikesplanes

2 ай бұрын

supras are nice but are not anywhere near as nice as a rcf. the sound alone makes them better.

Lexus needs to fire the marketing team. You can't advertise a car with the word TRACK EDITION and promise "uncompromised performance" and have a "weight reduced" 3900 lb car. I was dissappointed when I owned an F after 2 years of sluggish performance, 5 years later since owning one I am still dissappointed. They fall behind further and further every year performance wise. Sooner or later Eco boxes will start being competitive in terms of performance to Lexus's top tier "performance brand"

@iJarib

3 ай бұрын

3900 lbs for a modern luxury sports car that has a V8 isn't crazy. Its actually on the lighter side. Just look at the weight of a BMW M4, CT5-V Blackwing, or RS5/RS6. Cars are heavy. What this car lacks in performance it makes up with in depreciating and reliability. RC Fs are the same price as cars twice their price when it first came out.

@HtriZzy_

3 ай бұрын

@@iJarib false, I owned an F and they are just about on par to their counterparts as far as depreciation. A 2015-2019RCF brand new was 70-80k (depending on how you option it) is selling at about 30k-55k used clean no accidents, depending on the mileage, an f80 m3 2015-2019 are going for the same price, again depending on the mileage. For reliability, if you can over look the valley plate leaks (which is pretty bad imo) sure it's decently reliable. For f8x bmw if you address the hub crank and a few other issues (it'll end up being about the same cost or less than a valley plate leak). Then for performance the f8x blows the F out of the water for a fraction of the cost . This is coming from an F owner of 5 years and I absolutely loathe bmws. There are two types of people; car enthusiasts who will call a spade for a spade and admit that this F platform is far behind in performance. They tried to do a track edition and failed. The only buyers are fan boys and rich people with no true knowledge of value to performance. For $110k you're in g8x comp territory and the s58 blows everything out of the water on that price range. With a few exceptions.

@RandenMontalvo

3 ай бұрын

This car specifically is 3780lbs as much a new M2.

@HtriZzy_

3 ай бұрын

@@RandenMontalvo I should have been more specific, weight reduced from 3900* but even at 3782, it is extremely heavy compared to its other track edition counterparts parts

@RandenMontalvo

3 ай бұрын

@@HtriZzy_ M cars are heavier actually all its track counparts are heavier GTs in its segment. This is the M4 segment etc. This car weighs as much as a new M2 and smaller than a LC500.

Sorry.. hard pass for 100K. In that price range you have better options 1) C8 vette all day long, the V8 with a DCT trans is sublime 2) BMW M3/M4 twin turbo Inline 6 with the ZF 8speed is on another level of performance 3) 2024 Benz AMG E53 turbo inline 6 hybrid 600hp $90k well appointed!! The aforementioned will do circles around the RC-f in price , track

The interior WOW!

Joe the Rcf has a 8 speed transmission not a 10 speed that the Lc 500 has

LEXUS, PUT A MANUAL IN THE RCF & YOU’VE GOT MY MONEY

@RaitisRides

3 ай бұрын

I like the way you think

@DEJ915

3 ай бұрын

and a real handbrake not that floor mounted garbage.

@jordanplays-transitandgame1690

3 ай бұрын

CT5V Blackwing or Camaro ZL1 1LE is there for you

@CarsOverPeople

3 ай бұрын

@@jordanplays-transitandgame1690 Yeah except the quality on those is borderline trash (maybe not so much the caddy). Those cars won’t make it past 100k miles without a crap ton of money & issues. These Lexus’s will outlive their og owners.

@sdlausen1

3 ай бұрын

YOU WON'T BUY IT AND NEITHER WILL 95% OF PEOPLE!

Lexus ❤ RCF 😊

Dude said " It can stop on a dime and give you 9 cents back in change" LMAO!!! I love it!

Enthusiasts with $ will scoop this car up for sure.

@RaitisRides

3 ай бұрын

You are so very right about that!

107k for this is insane. You can get a fully loaded m3 or m4 and still have room for aftermarket upgrades to blow this thing out of the water.

Apostle Joe, I dig this Lexus RV F I think this is the Apostle to the Front Engine V8 Super Cars.

Looks awesome!

I would like to meet Al Can Tara. I've heard many good things.

@RaitisRides

3 ай бұрын

He is a lover not a fighter

For the price there are too many cars out there that make better track cars than the RCF, if it was in the 60-70k range it would be a great buy, but at north of 115k with options there are so many cars that will lap it for similar if not less cost.

@Officialzeezy

2 ай бұрын

But not as reliable as a Lexus

@gahaha8565

2 ай бұрын

@@Officialzeezy Maybe, but pretty damn close, corvetes, GTRs etc...slight trade off in reliability for massive performance gain, my 2015 C7 Z06 only had a leaking belt tensioner that cost 400 bucks in its 9 yrs of life so far, pretty good for a 650hp car.

I agree - the exterior is timeless. Still loving my 2022 RCF. But I gotta admit the interior is very 1990's. I'm also surprised this is still in their line up - with all the EVs and hybrids. Will they refresh it at least once more before finally retiring it?

Fantastic ride.

For $107,000 I need more horsepower. 472? That definitely isn’t enough.

@ogunclearnoldgaming1790

3 ай бұрын

Sure it has less horsepower than cars around the same price but it's lighter then those cars

@Intricategamer13

3 ай бұрын

⁠​⁠@@ogunclearnoldgaming1790and still loses on the track and street against cars half the price. Anyone who buys this car is a sucka lol.

@Officialzeezy

2 ай бұрын

@@Intricategamer13they’re are 80k and more reliable

This car is GEM. Absolutely stunning exterior and the attention to detail is exquisite. It’s automotive porn. In 15 to 20 years this trim specifically is going to be a collectors item. What’s shocking about this ? this is the last Lexus F product that’s available… no ISF GSF or LFA. I thought that the F line was completely discontinued until now. This car is the sole surviver of the high performance Lexus F division

1. I absolutely love Lexus, one of my top 5 brands for sure. 2. if was going to spend 100K on a corvette wit would be a Z06 C6 not a C8 RC F IT IS!!

These cars look so good and are so rare to see, I love them!

You would think Toyota would have 500hp and a manual by now,Im a fan of this car but a manual would be crazy

@RaitisRides

3 ай бұрын

That would be fantastic!

@jordanplays-transitandgame1690

3 ай бұрын

CT5V Blackwing is there for you.

@Elcatrachofeo757

3 ай бұрын

@@jordanplays-transitandgame1690true,that’s a v8 with a manual

Mustang killer. Very nice!

@fredwilliams7893

3 ай бұрын

Lmao! Stop it! Your reaching! A gt 350 would destroy this thing on a track ! So would a mach 1 hell my 17 gt would give it a run for its money! Mustang killer? SMH

@pHixiq

3 ай бұрын

@@fredwilliams7893 ehh maybe. In terms of the actual Race version I don’t think it’s that easy of a race between the 2. Your 17 GT 100% isn’t beating it on the track lol

Raiti, I think you mixing up the specs. 19" forged wheels and an 8-speed automatic. The 21" and 10-speed is the LC500.

The mirror piece is in depth genius. It’s chrome in the correct place to just make the car look shinier. You can’t tell what color that spot is from the light reflection anyways. So why not embrace that and make it stand out a little more. There was design in that for sure.

I enjoy uniqueness so I’d choose it over a Stingray.

@RaitisRides

3 ай бұрын

I’m right there with you!

dream car😋

@RaitisRides

3 ай бұрын

Dream big

@AllDayErrDay.

3 ай бұрын

Mine, too.

Naturally aspirated! What a piece of machinery, shot out to Lexus for this future classic

Absolutely LOVE this car. It’s between this and the gtr as my dream cars

@RaitisRides

3 ай бұрын

Those are some nice choices

This and the GTR Nismo for the ultimate Japanese garage. The fact either has barely changed is what really appeals to me.

Yeah yeah everybody's got their opinions about this car. I still can't believe that Lexus actually beat Corvette, Porsche and Lamborghini in a race. Japanese technology is not tonbe underestimated.

@gahaha8565

3 ай бұрын

The race version of the car, Toyota has won similar events before. Unfortunately the RC F for the public is nothing like the race car version, extremely underpowered and too heavy, also overpriced compared to the performance of the cars in its price range.

@YesuaTheSpy

3 ай бұрын

What video is this?

@pHixiq

3 ай бұрын

Man fax like ?? 😂

@pHixiq

3 ай бұрын

In ANY sense being able to say you beat all THREE of them is insane

You can never go wrong with Toyota/Lexus products. They set the standards. I like the rcf.

@RaitisRides

3 ай бұрын

You are spot on the money.

Wow, Joe i love this car, and its a Lexus who make pretty reliable products.

100K for a 2014 car? Absolutely not.

@CSOCSO

3 ай бұрын

2024?

@i.d.6492

3 ай бұрын

@@CSOCSO nah it's outdated, looks like any other previous RCF, this one just has carbon fiber package

100+k for a technically outdated car? No thanks. The interior in particular is a slap in the face for this price.

@BenBrrown

3 ай бұрын

Nissan does the same and it's disgusting

@A_Scanner_Lightly

3 ай бұрын

Supercharged LC500 would be the ultimate, with switchable AWD 👍

@CarsOverPeople

3 ай бұрын

@@A_Scanner_Lightly So you mean Lexus should go from making very reliable & simple cars to unreliable & complicated cars? No thanks.

@RKO859

3 ай бұрын

Whos asking you to buy? Don't like it, then move on. This will be a collector car because of the discontinued V8 engine. Enthusiasts and collector will buy this for sure, and it will retain its value or exceed in the coming years.

@daltonnko9901

3 ай бұрын

@@RKO859 Lexus knows their customers appreciate timelessness.

Beautiful car 🤩🤩

Considering how Lexus will outlast anything modern GM builds, yes this is a better V8 car, the GSF with 5.0l is also a better car than a C8 Corvette. Never thought Corvettes were worth the trouble compared to the Camaro SS & TransAm.

God damn, that's one sexy BEAST!

The RC is still around? I hardly ever see them on the road.

@Foreign84

3 ай бұрын

That part

Funny he mentioned Beastie Boys in the CD player. I have "Check Your Head" in the CD player of my GX right now.

I wish they put this much love into the is500.

slow car for that money

@Reverend-Race-Horsey

3 ай бұрын

Right. Put me in a 'Cedes or Beamer or Charger RT/Hellcat and I'm good!

Looks amazing

@RaitisRides

3 ай бұрын

You are so very right

The rcf might not be as fast as the c8, but the RCF offers a good mix of comfort and sporty. Looks stunning and sounds amazing!

Such an underrated sports car

"Put away the socks" -- LOL

I would love one of these but there just to rare and impossible to find raiti. There legit twice as many LC500s and 10x camaro ZL1s for sale in the U.S

I cant wait for you to get this on the ROAD !!!!!!

@RaitisRides

3 ай бұрын

Same here!

Thank god I bought my 2014 RS5 when I did.

Rafi, sorry had to mention it, you said the 0-60 is 3.5 seconds, its actually 3.92 advertised on their website. 4 Seconds is about 4 cars length (or a bus length lol). Quite significant.

A v8 gem ❤ Dying breed

This car ain’t talked about enough. It’s GORGEOUS!

LOVE THE CAR & COLOR

@RaitisRides

3 ай бұрын

So do I!

beautiful machine.

That’s one Awesome bad ass Luxury Hot Rod! Screw the C8 if I bought something for $108k I’m buying a new GT500 760hp and all that carbon leather luxury!! But I do love this Lexus Coupe!! Love the backseat too just enough for small kids

Still a beautiful car, if i had 100k to blow and needed a reliable track focused car, i would consider it. It also stands out because not a lot of people have it, you see c8's everywhere.

Beautiful car!

Exterior: 10 Interior: 4 (I’m being nice) 0-60 in 3.5 seconds (10) MSRP $107K Overall: I’ll pass Basically, because of the brand (Lexus) is the main reason why it’s over $100K. Otherwise this would be well below $100K.

Beautiful & reliable✨

Beautiful car

Beautiful first machinery

Bro the blue carbon 😍

Lexus just need to offer this with a MT transmission, but for $100k+. I’ll take used 911 GT3 at this point.

Crap, I forgot to take a look at the RC-F Track Edition and LC500 while I was at the Auto Show yesterday. I've always loved the RC-F as well as the LC even if the RC-F is overpriced.

Love this car. I am glad they upgraded the transmission from 8 to 10 speed.

@jerm_

3 ай бұрын

unfortunately they didnt. its still an 8-speed Joe just made a mistake