this makes me believe lexus tried harder with the is f then the rc f
Lexus IS F vs Lexus RC F
| Category | Lexus IS F | Lexus RC F |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.0 l V8 | 5.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 423 / 417 | 477 / 470 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 505 / 372 | 530 / 391 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1728 / 3810 | 1825 / 4023 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 245 / 241 | 261 / 258 |
| Average price | €70,000 | €84,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Lexus IS F | Lexus RC F |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.8 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.5 s | 2.4 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.4 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.3 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 5.5 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 6.8 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 8.2 s | 8.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.8 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 25.0 s | 24.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.1 s @ 94.4 mph | 9.1 s @ 94.4 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.7 s @ 113.4 mph | 12.7 s @ 112.2 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Lexus IS F | Lexus RC F |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.1 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.7 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.9 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 15.6 s | 15.1 s |
| 1000 m | 24.7 s @ 227.0 kph | 23.1 s @ 234.4 kph |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 5.0 s | 4.7 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.0 s | 6.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 7.0 s | 7.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 3.1 s | 2.8 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | Lexus IS F | Lexus RC F |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (116 ft) | 33 m (107 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 141 m (462 ft) | 138 m (452 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 33 m (108 ft) | 33 m (107 ft) |
| 100 mph - 0 | 94 m (309 ft) | 98 m (323 ft) |
General performance
| Category | Lexus IS F | Lexus RC F |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 278 kph (173 mph) | 278 kph (172 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.63 g (6 m/s²) | 0.63 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 13.4 l/100 km (18 mpg US / 21 UK) | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.95 g (9 m/s²) | 0.98 g (10 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | Lexus IS F | Lexus RC F |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 93 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 92 | 100 |
| Overall | 93 | 100 |
Verdict
RC F is the fastest by a small margin.
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