Lexus RC 2018 F Track Edition 5.0 V8

Lexus RC 2018 5.0 petrol description

Coupe Lexus RC 2018 F Track Edition 5.0 V8 is being produced from January, 2018. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 5.0 litres, which produces power of 472 horsepower - this is the most powerfull Lexus RC 2018 version and torque 535 Nm (Newton metres) on 4800 revolutions per minute.

This 8-cylinder 32-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 270 000 to 450 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Lexus RC 5.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 8.6 litres.

Lexus RC 2018 F Track Edition 5.0 V8 has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 8 gears.
The maximum speed of this car is 270 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Lexus RC 2018 F Track Edition 5.0 V8 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 12.3 litres per 100km (8.1 km/l), city fuel economy - 14.7 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 9.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 66 litres or 17.44 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 520 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 660 kilometers on highway.

Lexus RC 2018

Lexus RC 2018 F Track Edition 5.0 V8 technical data

Model: Lexus RC F Track Edition 5.0 V8
Body style: Coupe
Production period: 2018. January
Engine: 4969 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 472 HP Torque: 535 NM ON 4800 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (8 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Maximum speed: 270 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: no data
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 12.3 (combined) 14.7 (urban) 9.8 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 66 litres (17.4 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.71m (length) 1.39m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.7 meters
Seats: 4 seats

Lexus RC 2018 F Track Edition 5.0 V8 engine 2UR-GSE

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 4969 cm3
Number of cylinders 8
Bore (cylinder diameter) 94 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 89.5 mm
Compression ratio 11.8 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Lexus RC 2018 F Track Edition 5.0 V8 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 8.6 litres (9.1 quarts)
Power 416 - 477 HP
Torque 503 - 540 NM ON 4800 RPM
Engine manufacturer Toyota
Start of production (year) 2008
Duration of production 16 years
Engine also used on Lexus IS Lexus LS

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Lexus RC coupe [2018 modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Drive type
Lexus RC 2018 2.0 300

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds
Most fuel efficient version

2.0 Petrol 241 HP 9.8 l/100km Rear wheel
Lexus RC 2018 3.5 300 V6 4x4 3.5 Petrol 260 HP 11.2 l/100km All wheel
Lexus RC 2018 3.5 350 V6 3.5 Petrol 311 HP 10.2 l/100km Rear wheel
Lexus RC 2018 3.5 350 V6 4x4 3.5 Petrol 311 HP 11.2 l/100km All wheel
Lexus RC 2018 F Track Edition 5.0 V8

Most powerfull version (472 HP)

5.0 Petrol 472 HP 12.3 l/100km Rear wheel
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