Overview
The 2017 Lexus RC Base is a rear-wheel drive two-door coupe that was released to the Australian market on 275th October 2016 classified as a USC10R MY17. The Lexus RC is regarded as a 2d coupe built in Japan with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $40,800.
The Lexus RC is a rear-wheel drive 2 door with 4 seats, powered by a 5.0L V8 engine that has 351 kW of power (at 7100 rpm) and 530 Nm of torque (at 4800 rpm) via an Eight-speed Automatic. Lexus claims the RC Base uses 10.9L/100km of Premium Unleaded Petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 259g of CO2. It has a 66L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 606km per full tank.
The Lexus RC measures 1390mm (54.7 inches) in height, 4705mm (185.2 inches) in length, 1845mm (72.6 inches) in width with a 2730mm (107.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1860kg (4100.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The RC Base comes standard with 255/35 R19 front tyres and 275/35 R19 rear tyres. It requires a service every 6 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 48 month, 100km warranty.
The 2017 Lexus RC Base has a 124mm ground clearance It has a final gear ratio of 0.685.
The VIN number can be found on the Centre Eng Bay Scuttle and the compliance plate is located on the Driver Side Centre B-Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to JTHPPPSBC10123456.
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | MULTI POINT F/INJ |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 4969 |
| Size (L) | 5.0L |
| Induction | V8 |
| Camshaft | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 32 |
| Power | 351kW |
| Power RPM | 7100 |
| Torque | 530Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | 12.3 |
| Transmission | 8 SP AUTOMATIC |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 0.685 |
| Suspension Front | - |
| Suspension Rear | - |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | REAR WHEEL DRIVE |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 10.9 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 16.2 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 7.8 |
| Tank Size (L) | 66 |
| Fuel Type | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL |
| e10 Compatible | unknown |
| CO2 Combined | 259 |
| CO2 Urban | 374 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 182 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC - VENTILATED |
| Tyre Front | 255/35 R19 |
| Tyre Rear | 275/35 R19 |
| Front Rim Size | 9x19 |
| Rear Rim Size | 10x19 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1390 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4705 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1845 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 124 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2730 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 10.4 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1860 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | 0 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 2250 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 0 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 0 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Driver Side Centre B-Pillar |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | JAPAN |
| Number of Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 4 |
| Service Interval KMs | 10 |
| Service Interval Months | 6 |
| VIN Location | Centre Eng Bay Scuttle |
| VIN Number | JTHPPPSBC10123456 |
| Warranty KMs | 100 |
| Warranty Months | 48 |
| Discontinued Date | 2018-01-31 |
| ANCAP Rating | - |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EURO 5 |