Lexus RC 2018 350 V6

Lexus RC 2018 3.5 petrol description

Coupe Lexus RC 2018 350 V6 is being produced from January, 2018. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.5 litres, which produces power of 311 horsepower and torque 380 Nm (Newton metres) on 4800 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 5 and Euro 6 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 270 000 and 450 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Lexus RC 3.5 engine oil type is 0W-20 and oil capacity is 5.5 litres.

Lexus RC 2018 350 V6 has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
The maximum speed of this car is 209 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Lexus RC 2018 350 V6 fuel consumption is 11.2 litres per 100km (8.9 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Lexus RC 2018 versions, city fuel economy - 13.1 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 580 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 660 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there is also Lexus RC version with rear wheel drive and automatic gearbox (Lexus RC 2018 3.5 350 V6 AT) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 10.2 litres per 100 km.
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Lexus RC 2018 350 V6 technical data

Model: Lexus RC 350 V6
Body style: Coupe
Production period: 2018. January
Engine: 3456 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 311 HP Torque: 380 NM ON 4800 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 209 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: no data
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.2 (combined) 13.1 (urban) 9.8 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 66 litres (17.4 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.71m (length) 1.39m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters
Seats: 4 seats
Trunk capacity: 294 litres

Lexus RC 2018 350 V6 engine 2GR-FKS

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 3456 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 94 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 83 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 350 V6 oil type 0W-20
Oil capacity 5.5 litres (5.8 quarts)
Power 280 - 315 HP
Torque 360 - 380 NM ON 4800 RPM
Engine manufacturer Toyota
Start of production (year) 2015
Duration of production 9 years
Engine also used on Lexus RX Lexus IS Lexus GS Toyota Tacoma

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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