The 2020 Lexus RC F receives a handful of small updates that improve its position as a sporty luxury coupe. But the most meaningful changes, namely a significant reduction to its porky curb weight, are reserved for the more expensive Track Edition model.
The Lexus RC F deserves special mention for retaining one of the few naturally aspirated V-8s in production. Small changes for the 2020 model year have upped its output slightly to 472 horsepower and 395 pound-feet of torque.
The RC F's standard eight-speed automatic transmission shifts quickly and smoothly, yet it often hunts through its ratios to find the best gear.
The 2020 RC F starts at $65,925 but our well-optioned example came to an as-tested $89,654. That's only $8171 less than the pricey Track Edition model.
While the addition of more carbon fiber and carbon-ceramic brake rotors help the RC F Track Edition shed 253 pounds versus the last RC F we tested, the standard car's weight savings is just 31 pounds.
The switch to Michelin Pilot Sport 4s summer tires from the previous Pilot Super Sports helped to increase our test car's skidpad grip from 0.95 g to 0.98 g.
The 2020 RC F is slower in a straight line than virtually all of its coupe competitors. Our test car posted a 4.1-second run to 60 mph and covered the quarter-mile in 12.7 seconds at 113 mph.
All 2020 RC Fs feature revised front and rear bumpers, headlights, and taillights.
The RC F's standard adaptive dampers provide impressive ride comfort over most surfaces even in their firmest setting.
The RC F's interior remains highly accommodating and beautifully trimmed, although we wish Lexus would do away with its distracting touchpad infotainment interface.
Reasonable-for-a-coupe levels of head- and legroom allow two adult humans to fit in the back seat of the RC F.
2020 Lexus RC F
2020 Lexus RC F
2020 Lexus RC F
2020 Lexus RC F
2020 Lexus RC F
2020 Lexus RC F
2020 Lexus RC F
2020 Lexus RC F
2020 Lexus RC F
2020 Lexus RC F
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