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Lexus To Introduce RC 350 F Sport Tweener At Geneva Auto Show
« on: February 28, 2014, 10:34:34 am »


New model fits between RC 350 and RC F; aimed at BMW 4-Series M Sport

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Re: Lexus To Introduce RC 350 F Sport Tweener At Geneva Auto Show
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2014, 01:48:15 pm »
I'm really liking these RC models, especially in the blue and red colours. I wonder what the starting price will be for these.
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Re: Lexus To Introduce RC 350 F Sport Tweener At Geneva Auto Show
« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2014, 03:09:24 pm »
Thats a great looking car...and I agree with Hannibal, red and blue are the best colors for these, IMO.
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Re: Lexus To Introduce RC 350 F Sport Tweener At Geneva Auto Show
« Reply #3 on: March 02, 2014, 08:27:59 am »
" Lexus is finally taking the two-door performance coupe segment seriously."

Really?  You mean this will be available with a manual transmission?
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Re: Lexus To Introduce RC 350 F Sport Tweener At Geneva Auto Show
« Reply #4 on: March 02, 2014, 09:07:17 am »
Hm maybe the touchpad will be better than the mouse thing.
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Re: Re: Lexus To Introduce RC 350 F Sport Tweener At Geneva Auto Show
« Reply #5 on: March 02, 2014, 10:10:07 am »
Quote from: mixmanmash on March 02, 2014, 08:27:59 am


Really?  You mean this will be available with a manual transmission?

I guess Ferrari doesn't it take it seriously either....::)
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Re: Re: Re: Lexus To Introduce RC 350 F Sport Tweener At Geneva Auto Show
« Reply #6 on: March 02, 2014, 10:43:35 am »
Quote from: rrocket on March 02, 2014, 10:10:07 am
Quote from: mixmanmash on March 02, 2014, 08:27:59 am


Really?  You mean this will be available with a manual transmission?

I guess Ferrari doesn't it take it seriously either....::)

Ferraris core customers are too old to operate a clutch or have lived too privileged of a life to know how to operate one.

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Re: Lexus To Introduce RC 350 F Sport Tweener At Geneva Auto Show
« Reply #7 on: March 02, 2014, 11:10:17 am »
Not enough ponies for me. Should has 340-360...pass.
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Re: Lexus To Introduce RC 350 F Sport Tweener At Geneva Auto Show
« Reply #8 on: March 02, 2014, 11:22:20 am »
This car strikes me as being in the same segment as the Infiniti Q60 Coupe...sort of a GT type car, not really a sports car. An answer to, "I'd like to drive an IS but don't want a sedan".

Edit. And then I read the article and I see the RC is derived from the GS chassis not the IS.
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Re: Re: Lexus To Introduce RC 350 F Sport Tweener At Geneva Auto Show
« Reply #9 on: March 02, 2014, 11:27:52 am »
Quote from: Snowman on March 02, 2014, 11:10:17 am
Not enough ponies for me. Should has 340-360...pass.

The RC-F will have 450+

Since when do you care about ponies running an unchipped turbo car....:D
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Re: Re: Lexus To Introduce RC 350 F Sport Tweener At Geneva Auto Show
« Reply #10 on: March 02, 2014, 11:30:51 am »
Quote from: Northernridge on March 02, 2014, 11:22:20 am


Edit. And then I read the article and I see the RC is derived from the GS chassis not the IS.

So is the IS..The platform is a modified GS. Lots of parts are also shared with the GS.
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Re: Re: Lexus To Introduce RC 350 F Sport Tweener At Geneva Auto Show
« Reply #11 on: March 02, 2014, 11:44:44 am »
Quote from: rrocket on March 02, 2014, 11:30:51 am
Quote from: Northernridge on March 02, 2014, 11:22:20 am


Edit. And then I read the article and I see the RC is derived from the GS chassis not the IS.

So is the IS..The platform is a modified GS. Lots of parts are also shared with the GS.

If I read it right, the article says, 'not the IS chassis' as though the IS and GS chassis are not common.
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Re: Re: Lexus To Introduce RC 350 F Sport Tweener At Geneva Auto Show
« Reply #12 on: March 02, 2014, 11:57:33 am »
Quote from: rrocket on March 02, 2014, 11:27:52 am
Quote from: Snowman on March 02, 2014, 11:10:17 am
Not enough ponies for me. Should has 340-360...pass.

The RC-F will have 450+

Since when do you care about ponies running an unchipped turbo car....:D

If the car can't deliver out of the box then its not for me  :)
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Re: Re: Re: Lexus To Introduce RC 350 F Sport Tweener At Geneva Auto Show
« Reply #13 on: March 02, 2014, 12:00:02 pm »
Quote from: Snowman on March 02, 2014, 11:57:33 am
Quote from: rrocket on March 02, 2014, 11:27:52 am
Quote from: Snowman on March 02, 2014, 11:10:17 am
Not enough ponies for me. Should has 340-360...pass.

The RC-F will have 450+

Since when do you care about ponies running an unchipped turbo car....:D

If the car can't deliver out of the box then its not for me  :)

Your version of WRX was pretty weak sauce out of the box and that didn't stop you....

Or is this a new found perspective?
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Re: Re: Re: Lexus To Introduce RC 350 F Sport Tweener At Geneva Auto Show
« Reply #14 on: March 02, 2014, 12:05:22 pm »
Quote from: rrocket on March 02, 2014, 12:00:02 pm
Quote from: Snowman on March 02, 2014, 11:57:33 am
Quote from: rrocket on March 02, 2014, 11:27:52 am
Quote from: Snowman on March 02, 2014, 11:10:17 am
Not enough ponies for me. Should has 340-360...pass.

The RC-F will have 450+

Since when do you care about ponies running an unchipped turbo car....:D

If the car can't deliver out of the box then its not for me  :)

Your version of WRX was pretty weak sauce out of the box and that didn't stop you....

Or is this a new found perspective?

Yes, I have matured  8) chipping is okay but if you have to start changing oter components then I'm out. The TT-RS is still entertaining and it will take a lot to get me out of it. The Cayman S is the only car that interest me at the moment and that requires zero in mods to enjoy.
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Re: Lexus To Introduce RC 350 F Sport Tweener At Geneva Auto Show
« Reply #15 on: March 02, 2014, 12:09:14 pm »
Come on...just chip the TT with no other mods.....

Don't fight it....:D
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Re: Lexus To Introduce RC 350 F Sport Tweener At Geneva Auto Show
« Reply #16 on: March 02, 2014, 12:11:10 pm »
Quote from: rrocket on March 02, 2014, 12:09:14 pm
Come on...just chip the TT with no other mods.....

Don't fight it....:D

I am strong  :D We shall see after I get details on the Cayman GTS. ....don't hold your breath tho  ;D
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Re: Lexus To Introduce RC 350 F Sport Tweener At Geneva Auto Show
« Reply #17 on: March 02, 2014, 12:25:38 pm »
If I didn't try, what kind of friend would I be? :D
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Re: Re: Re: Lexus To Introduce RC 350 F Sport Tweener At Geneva Auto Show
« Reply #18 on: March 02, 2014, 12:28:23 pm »
Quote from: mixmanmash on March 02, 2014, 08:27:59 am
" Lexus is finally taking the two-door performance coupe segment seriously."

Really?  You mean this will be available with a manual transmission?


Quote from: rrocket on March 02, 2014, 10:10:07 am
Quote from: mixmanmash on March 02, 2014, 08:27:59 am


Really?  You mean this will be available with a manual transmission?

I guess Ferrari doesn't it take it seriously either....::)

Clearly.  :P

But I am guessing the target market is the Q60/4-series market.  Both of those are available in manual.
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Lexus To Introduce RC 350 F Sport Tweener At Geneva Auto Show
« Reply #19 on: March 02, 2014, 12:30:56 pm »
Quote from: mixmanmash on March 02, 2014, 12:28:23 pm
Quote from: mixmanmash on March 02, 2014, 08:27:59 am
" Lexus is finally taking the two-door performance coupe segment seriously."

Really?  You mean this will be available with a manual transmission?


Quote from: rrocket on March 02, 2014, 10:10:07 am
Quote from: mixmanmash on March 02, 2014, 08:27:59 am


Really?  You mean this will be available with a manual transmission?

I guess Ferrari doesn't it take it seriously either....::)

Clearly.  :P

But I am guessing the target market is the Q60/4-series market.  Both of those are available in manual.

The IS was the best sports sedan in class without a manual. Don't think it makes a huge difference IMO
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