Come on, if you’re gonna say the RCF is stupidly expensive for how slow it is, the. There’s the LC500 which carries a 6 figure price tag which is slower than any of the F series lexus cars
BMW M4 vs Lexus RC F
| Category | Lexus RC F | BMW M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 477 / 470 | 431 / 425 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 530 / 391 | 550 / 406 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1818 / 4008 | 1574 / 3470 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 262 / 259 | 274 / 270 |
| Average price | €83,000 | €88,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Lexus RC F | BMW M4 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.7 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.4 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.3 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.9 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 5.5 s | 5.0 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 6.9 s | 6.1 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 8.4 s | 7.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.9 s | 8.5 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 24.2 s | 20.6 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.1 s @ 94.4 mph | 8.6 s @ 99.4 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.7 s @ 112.2 mph | 12.0 s @ 119.3 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Lexus RC F | BMW M4 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.5 s | 1.4 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.7 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.3 s | 3.1 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.5 s | 4.0 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.2 s | 8.8 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 12.3 s | 10.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 15.1 s | 12.9 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Lexus RC F | BMW M4 |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.7 s | 3.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.1 s | 4.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 7.1 s | 5.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 11.5 s | 7.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 9.1 s | 7.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 11.8 s | 9.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 15.5 s | 11.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (7) | 23.7 s | 16.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 11.3 s | 9.5 s |
General performance
| Category | Lexus RC F | BMW M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 275 kph (171 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 17.2 s @ 1440 ft | 15.4 s @ 1276 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.68 g (7 m/s²) | 0.72 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 68.4 kph (42.5 mph) | 71.1 kph (44.2 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 11.6 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK) | 7.6 l/100 km (31 mpg US / 37 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.92 g (9 m/s²) | 1.00 g (10 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (114 ft) | 33 m (109 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 141 m (463 ft) | 140 m (461 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 33 m (107 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Lexus RC F | BMW M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 1037 | 1093 |
| Straight line speed | 2703 | 3873 |
| Total | 3740 | 4965 |
Verdict
M4 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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saxy 3y ago @BR2+
I'm not sure about that. It's a heavier car than the RCF or the GSF.
https://www.motortrend.com/news/lexus-lc-500-8th-place-2017-best-drivers-car/
Motortrend got 4.7s to 60, and 13.0 to the 1/4 mile. Hell, even my car can do that, but i didn't even spend half of the what it costs for the lexus
Edit: oh you're talking about the RCF...
dante 9m ago @ProudMan
reliability is important, but why does it suck when they put it to the test against its rivals ? lfailed reborn ?
sutcliffe had a word with the chief engineer and was about to call his bluff :)
https://www.autocar.co.uk/opinion/new-cars/why-does-new-lexus-rc-f-weigh-so-much
so this lexsux was built just for shits and giggles or for those that are looking for corolla reliability in a baby elephant wearing a pair of geta ? :)
FastestLaps 9m ago @ProudMan
I don't know. Saying that Toyota is super duper reliable is a bit of a cliche by now. Not sure if data backs it up. Also saying that BMWs are particularly unreliable is a bit odd too. These days car parts are built all over the world, quality no longer is as differentiated as it used to be when, for example, you knew that Japanese have best metallurgy and best steel, or that Germans had excellent engineering and manufacturing process. Today its really difficult to tell what is what. Every brand is making cars in multiple locations.
For example, motorcycle brands which are Japanese now (just like European brands too) make lower tier motorcycles in India (everything including final assembly). If you want quality Japanese brand (or any brand), it no longer matters just to choose the right brand, you even have to choose specific models, based on where and how well they are made.
Smithson 5d ago @FastestLaps
One of the single most ridiculous, inane, idiotic comments I've ever read. "saying Toyota is super duper reliable is a bit of a cliche by now"
No, that's not how that works. Lexus have a solid track record of ULTRA reliable cars, especially their big displacement V8's. The same most definitely can't be said with BMW engines dating all the way back to the early 2000's. They're amazing, the M cars, but they're about as reliable as a pikey doing your driveway. There's literally no competition here.
Leon 3y ago
It’s all about feel and sound. Do you prefer a proper n/a engine or a “ Dyson” under your hood !
AMG1 6y ago
Unfortunately, the rcf is no match for the m4.
Does anyone know when lexus will introduce a twin clutch transmission for their f performance cars ?
are nissan and mitsubishi the only jdm cars using twin clutch in japan ?
