2015 Lexus RC Coupe beautifies Tokyo Motor Show

Approximately two weeks before the Lexus unveiled the new 2014 Lexus RC Coupe. Today, with the official opening of the exhibition in 2013 Tokyo Motor Show learn some more details about the model, as we see new pictures.

The model is essentially the coupe version of the IS and is influenced many of the original Lexus LF-LC and LF-CC concepts. The RC has aggressive design and familiar, now, shorter / wider grille. Stand the LED luminaires and wheels 18-inch and 19-inch, while the interior is Lexus has borrowed many elements from recent prototypes and for the first time in a production model has placed a lighting system which reflects upwards.

At the top of the center console there is a 7-inch display that integrates infotainment systems, multi-level central console also has built-in wireless touch system. Its length is 4,693 mm, width 1,838 mm, height 1,394 mm and wheelbase 2,730 mm. Mechanically, initially will be available in two versions, the RC 350 and RC 300h Hybrid.

The first time the V6 3,5-liter petrol engine performance 314 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and torque 379 Nm at 4,800 rpm. Combined with an 8-speed Sport Direct Shift paddles on the steering wheel, which comes from the Lexus IS F sedan. The Lexus says to manual changes will be made in 0.2 seconds

The second edition, Lexus RC 300h Hybrid, the first hybrid coupe of Japanese company and once a 2.5-liter four-cylinder 178 hp engine performance combined with an electric motor performance 131 hp. The total yield is 220 horses and connected with a CVT transmission with six preset relationships.

Later, logically in the report of Detroit Motor Show in January 2014, we added the top version RC F which time the V8 5,0-liter engine performance 455 hp and 543 Nm torque.

Finally, it states that depending on the country will be available in both rear-wheel drive and a four-wheel drive versions.