We drive and review the 2023 Lexus RCF to find out if it has the best NA V8 ever.

Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:57 Options, Exterior, and Price
1:55 Under The Hood
2:21 Cargo Space
2:37 Interior - What's New
4:03 Driving
12:34 Verdict

My tester is going to attract a lot of attention since it has the Flare Yellow paint option for $595.  It also has a Carbon Package for $17,775. That includes Black Carbon Fiber Interior trim, a Carbon fiber roof, a Carbon fiber front spoiler, a rear diffuser, a  speed-activated wing, and 19-inch gloss black alloy wheels wearing Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires. The brake calipers are orange with six pistons up front and four at the rear.

All RC Fs come with an adaptive suspension, upgraded Brembo brakes, and a limited-slip rear differential and we won’t talk about fuel economy since your right foot will be firmly planted in the carpet. 

Killer Looks

The exterior design of the 2023 Lexus RC F is a masterclass in automotive aesthetics, its bold, aggressive lines give the car a powerful and dynamic presence but it's pretty too in a way the BMW M4 is not. At the front, the distinctive Lexus spindle grille, sleek LED headlights, and sculpted bodywork create an aerodynamic and visually stunning profile. With its wide haunches, it looks very aggressive from the rear, a view most of us will get used to seeing. Even when standing still the RCF exudes a sense of speed.

Under The Hood 

The RC F soldiers on with a 5.0-liter V-8 which produces 472 horsepower and 395 pound-feet of torque through a very quick-shifting,  Aisin-sourced eight-speed automatic transmission, 0-60 takes 4.2 seconds.

2023 Lexus RC-F Numbers

BASE PRICE: – $102,245
PRICE AS TESTED: – $107,225
VEHICLE LAYOUT: – Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 2-door coupe
ENGINE: – 5.0 liter, DOHC 32-valve Atkinson-capable V-8
POWER: – 472 hp @ 7,100 rpm
TORQUE:- 395 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm
TRANSMISSION:- 8-speed automatic with manual shifting mode
CURB WEIGHT: – 3,720 lb (est)
0-60 MPH: – 4.2 seconds
TOP SPEED: – 168 mph
EPA CITY/HWY/COMBINED: – 16/24/19 mpg
OUR OBSERVED: – 15.5 mpg
CARGO SPACE: – 10.4 ft³
PROS: – Glorious V8 wail, super quick transmission, now with a touchscreen
CONS: – not much storage space