The 2021 Lexus RC LUXURY +EP1 is a rear-wheel drive two-door coupe that was released to the Australian market on 01/09/2020 classified as a ASC10R. The RC is regarded as a sports from 80k built in Japan with prices starting at A$69,980 before on-road costs.
The RC is a rear-wheel drive 2 door with 4 seats, powered by a 2.0L TURBO 4 engine that has 180 kW of power (at 5800 rpm) and 350 Nm of torque (at 1650 rpm) via an Eight-speed Auto Sports D/Shift. LEXUS claims the RC LUXURY +EP1 uses 7.3L/100km of Premium Unleaded Petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 138g of CO2. It has a 66L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 904km per full tank.
The RC measures 1395mm (54.9 inches) in height, 4700mm (185.0 inches) in length, 1840mm (72.4 inches) in width with a 2730mm (107.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1675kg (3692.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The RC LUXURY +EP1 comes standard with 235/40 R19 front tyres and 265/35 R19 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
The 2021 Lexus RC LUXURY +EP1 has a 135mm ground clearance. It has a final gear ratio of 3.133.
The VIN number can be found on the Centre Eng Bay Scuttle and the compliance plate is located on the Driver Side Centre B-Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to JTHHA5BC105123456.
Lexus RC LUXURY +EP1 Details | |
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Price | A$69,980 |
Series | ASC10R |
Body Style | two-door coupe |
Release date | 01/09/2020 |
Discontinued date | - |
Drive type | RWD |
VIN plate location | Centre Eng Bay Scuttle |
Compliance plate location | Driver Side Centre B-Pillar |
VIN Example | JTHHA5BC105123456 |
Country of origin | Japan |
Segment | SPORTS FROM 80K |
Safety ANCAP rating | - |
Number of doors | 2 |
Seating capacity | 4 |
Lexus RC LUXURY +EP1 Engine Specifications | |
Type | TURBO MPFI |
Size | 1998cc, 2.0L |
Power @ RPM | 180kW @ 5800rpm (241.4 hp) |
Torque @ RPM | 350Nm @ 1650rpm (258.1 lb-ft) |
Cylinders | turbocharged four-cylinder |
Number of Valves | 16 |
Valves | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
Euro Rating | - |
Compression ratio | 10 |
Power/weight ratio | 107.5kw/tonne |
Bore/stroke | 86mm × 86mm (3.4in × 3.4in) |
Lexus RC LUXURY +EP1 Drivetrain and Wheels | |
Transmission | Eight-speed Auto Sports D/Shift |
Drive type | rear-wheel drive |
Steering type | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING |
Turning circle | 10.4m (34.1 ft) |
Brake (front) type | DISC - VENTILATED |
Brake (rear) type | DISC - VENTILATED |
Front tyre & wheel size | 235/40 R19 - 8Jx19 |
Rear tyre & wheel size | 265/35 R19 - 9Jx19 |
Front suspension type | Double wishbone |
Rear suspension type | Multi-link system |
Lexus RC LUXURY +EP1 Fuel Specifications | |
Fuel type | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL |
Fuel tank capacity | 66L |
Fuel consumption (combined average) | 7.3L / 100km |
Fuel consumption city (average) | 9.6L / 100km |
Fuel consumption highway (average) | 5.9L / 100km |
Vehicle range | 904.1km (561.8 miles) |
Emission standard | - |
E10 compatible | - |
CO2 emissions (combined) | 138g / 100km |
CO2 emissions (city) | 221g / 100km |
CO2 emissions (highway) | 137g / 100km |
Lexus RC LUXURY +EP1 Dimensions | |
Length | 4700mm (185.0 inches) |
Width | 1840mm (72.4 inches) |
Height | 1395mm (54.9 inches) |
Wheelbase | 2730mm (107.5 inches) |
Front track | 1580mm (62.2 inches) |
Rear track | 1570mm (61.8 inches) |
Ground clearance | 135mm (5.3 inches) |
Unladen weight | 1675kg (3692.7 lbs) |
Gross Vehicle Mass | 2170kg (4784.0 lbs) |
Gross Combination Mass | - |
Lexus RC LUXURY +EP1 Towing Capacity | |
Braked towing capacity | - |
Unbraked towing capacity | - |
Lexus RC LUXURY +EP1 Warranty | |
Warranty length | 48 months |
Warranty distance | 100,000km |
Lexus RC LUXURY +EP1 Servicing | |
Service interval (km) | 15,000 km |
Service interval (months) | 12 months |
Lexus RC LUXURY +EP1 Options | |
Standard Features |
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Optional Features |
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