You're on notice, BMW M4. The 2015 Lexus RC-F is here to put some fear into you, both with its potent V8 engine and that terrifying spindle grille.
Our pals at Road & Track just dropped the first photos and initial details of Lexus' new M-fighting coupe, and unlike Lexi of the past, it comes with some visuals that won't put you to sleep. It's a very butched-up version of the new 2015 Lexus RC, complete with boxed out fender flares, stacked quad exhaust pipes, and a much more aggressive front end.
So it's got some show. But can it go? R&T says yes, thanks to a 5.0-liter V8 that's likely a reworked version of the motor in the old Lexus IS-F now retuned to sport about 500 horsepower. Exact specs haven't been released yet. Power will be sent to the rear wheels via the very good 8-speed paddle shift automatic transmission.
Expect to see much more of the RC-F at the Detroit Auto Show next week.
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