2018 Lexus RC 350 F SPORT Review - Finally, More H.P.!

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  • Опубликовано: 4 ноя 2024

Комментарии • 134

  • @jax1079
    @jax1079 6 лет назад +32

    Gotta admit it (and never thought I'd say it), but the Lexus styling is growing on me. I think the RC is a pretty good looking car, inside and out.

    • @AutoAcademics
      @AutoAcademics  6 лет назад +3

      Yeah, this RC, in this color, looked great! We appreciate you, JAX!

    • @Pube83
      @Pube83 6 лет назад +1

      Add in reliability and resale and it's much more appealing than the Germans (if buying, not leasing).

    • @brandonmedina1658
      @brandonmedina1658 5 лет назад +1

      Looks better in person, my boy has a white rc300

    • @SkinnyMuscles69
      @SkinnyMuscles69 4 года назад +1

      I have a white 2016 rc350 and man you feel sexy as hell in that sexy as hell car.

    • @troytruong8246
      @troytruong8246 4 года назад +2

      Same. Grew in me. Bought same car and color with red interior this year. Turn around every time i walk away from this beautiful machine. Lol

  • @bmlove81
    @bmlove81 6 лет назад +43

    Your car reviews should get way more views!!👍

    • @AutoAcademics
      @AutoAcademics  6 лет назад

      With support from good people like you, Bennie Mangle Jr., we'll eventually get there. Thanks for watching!

  • @jgn1977
    @jgn1977 5 лет назад +9

    I completely agree with your review. I went out and bought one of these and I could not be happier driving it 7 days a week as a daily driver. The amount of time I am driving on back windy roads or on a track is 0% even though that's what most reviewers use as the benchmark when reviewing a luxury sports car. They concentrate on the sports and forget about the luxury. Driving this car to work, the grocery store, the mall, and the gym is a dream and it gets plenty of looks...even if its usually from other dudes haha

    • @AutoAcademics
      @AutoAcademics  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks for watching, Xanhorn. Enjoy your car!

  • @LeeePowers
    @LeeePowers 5 лет назад +7

    They need to ditch RC200t,make 350 the base,"make" a RC460 Fsport with 386bhp,and keep RCF where it is,with the Track Edition topping the range.

  • @63yogi
    @63yogi 3 года назад +4

    Great review. I love how you covered so many points efficiently. - Short and sweet.
    I love my RC350 F Sport. Can’t wait to put my foot down on the freeway. It’s a beast in Sports mode ;)

  • @robertfrazier4609
    @robertfrazier4609 5 лет назад +2

    This guy is really good at reviewing, direct and hitting the important points, I drove the car and although it's not as fast as most would like, it's a great all-around, reliable good buy. Good by.

    • @AutoAcademics
      @AutoAcademics  5 лет назад

      We appreciate your comments, Robert Frazier. Thanks for watching!

  • @hootowl6354
    @hootowl6354 5 лет назад +20

    Seriously, dudes, how fast can you go on the street? 0-60 in 5.6 will definitely get you more tickets than you need. This car is not underpowered.

    • @YoungATUM
      @YoungATUM 4 года назад +6

      Found the comment I was looking for, how many people are going to max the speedometer at 143? That’s plenty fast for those who don’t want jail time or wish death upon themselves or anybody on the road.

    • @marinebttlemechanic
      @marinebttlemechanic 4 года назад

      Agreed, I have my toy so I've been looking for something decently quick as a daily.

    • @602ouge
      @602ouge 2 года назад

      Great car to get gapped by a Hyundai in hahahaha

    • @lodown3511
      @lodown3511 5 месяцев назад

      @@602ougenot in sport mode

  • @imyanigmw
    @imyanigmw 6 лет назад +1

    Gorgeous car and official review bruh. I'm more of a GS guy myself, but I can definitely see myself in one of these. Seen a matte black model with red interior and was in love

  • @andrealston7475
    @andrealston7475 Месяц назад

    Great review my man

  • @jerryryan36
    @jerryryan36 9 месяцев назад

    Reminds me of an Austin Martin in a way especially the side view. Picking my 2018 RC 350 F Sport up next week

  • @mrmr1734
    @mrmr1734 Год назад +1

    Great informative review. Well done.

  • @randomuploads1015
    @randomuploads1015 6 лет назад +2

    Pretty cool Lexus gave it a bump in HP thats pretty awsome I had no idea they did that! For the price tho these should be pushing 315-330hp tho that 311 youl probly feel on the highway but isnt gonna be really noticeable over the 306 .Nice review tho.I hope they take the RCF from 467hp to 500 and take about 50lbs out of it that make a crazy car to.

    • @Lawtypes
      @Lawtypes 5 лет назад

      random uploads101 my Lexus IS 350 is 306hp.. I will just add an intake and the hp with be 311. Lol

  • @edcain3676
    @edcain3676 3 года назад

    Have a 17,if You want more than 5 Extra H.p.,add either a K& N Filter or a Cai Intake,Like Takeda Stg.2 & Make Sure You Use A Top Tier Premium,Like BP,Mobil ,Exxon or Shell.Plans for Mine is a Axle back exhaust to Make it a Little Louder,Stk.dual exhaust doesn't Even sound like duals.the F Sport has Rear Steering to a degree that makes it handle LIKE a Sports Car

  • @StormAutoAdventures
    @StormAutoAdventures 4 года назад +2

    Great review, but the power is rated at 311 HP / 280 LB-FT, not 277 LB-FT.

  • @marcussimmons2708
    @marcussimmons2708 6 лет назад +1

    Short and sweet! Good review brother! Keep up the good work! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾!!!

    • @AutoAcademics
      @AutoAcademics  6 лет назад

      Thank you, Marcus simmons! We appreciate your comments!

  • @lovelyrita4953
    @lovelyrita4953 6 лет назад

    Your reviews are always the best.

    • @AutoAcademics
      @AutoAcademics  6 лет назад +1

      Thank you lovelyrita! We truly appreciate your comment. Thanks for watching!

  • @tropicalstorm339
    @tropicalstorm339 6 лет назад

    The limited slip differential is not about preventing tire slipping but more about hooking up better exiting a corner.

    • @AutoAcademics
      @AutoAcademics  6 лет назад

      True, but with the purpose of getting power to the ground. That's what hooking up is. This car's lack of torque doesn't really require it since it's not that easy to spin the tires. They're always hooked up. LOL But the option is there for those who want it. We appreciate your comments, Iggi Valencia. Thanks for watching!

  • @The_Notorious_CRG
    @The_Notorious_CRG 4 года назад

    Great review again Chris - I am considering this car, glad to see that is has enough performance to be entertaining if not neck snapping. It would be a really stylish daily.

    • @AutoAcademics
      @AutoAcademics  4 года назад

      Yes, Carlo Garcia. This car would make a great and enjoyable daily driver. Thanks for watching!

  • @michaelstollairetbarceo3287
    @michaelstollairetbarceo3287 3 года назад +1

    Good review, i think lexus needs a trim in between the rc350/is350 and RC-F/IS-F. The performance gap in between them is enormous.

    • @AutoAcademics
      @AutoAcademics  3 года назад

      There is quite a difference between the two, Michael Stollaire TBAR CEO, but sadly this is the middle option because Toyota doesn't have any other current-gen powertrains that could fit the bill. The third option is the 2.0L 4-cylinder. We did review the RC-F last year, if you want to take a look at it. ruclips.net/video/D_i7cmLzbCs/видео.html Nice car! We appreciate your comments and thanks for watching!

  • @MoNoK15
    @MoNoK15 6 лет назад +3

    Great review 👍🏽
    The interior is nice, but I like the rims better.

    • @AutoAcademics
      @AutoAcademics  6 лет назад +1

      Yeah, the rims we're sweet, MoNo K. Thanks for watching!

  • @JPennor
    @JPennor 6 лет назад

    Surprised you don't get more views. Solid review.

    • @AutoAcademics
      @AutoAcademics  6 лет назад

      With people like you supporting us, we'll get there eventually, Jimmy Penor. Thanks for watching!

  • @billiebobbienorton2556
    @billiebobbienorton2556 5 лет назад +3

    WOW 5 more HP..... OMG.............!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @Travelingcarguy1
    @Travelingcarguy1 6 лет назад +2

    311hp is still low but this is a Lexus so it's all good. Great review btw

    • @AutoAcademics
      @AutoAcademics  6 лет назад

      Thanks for watching, PeterGrifdin4200!

  • @andrewboyer8736
    @andrewboyer8736 6 лет назад +18

    It does look nice, but I don’t see how it is worth $56k if it isn’t any faster.

    • @TeXasDadBod
      @TeXasDadBod 6 лет назад +1

      Laurence Ignacio a new GSF not a GS350F goes for $96000- $100000 and a new RCF goes for $69000-$80000 fully loaded minus taxes . A GS350 F new goes for $55000-$60000 and a new RC350 F goes for $55000-$60000 . A used GSF / RCF with less than 20k miles from 2015-17 go for $55000- $ 58000 if your lucky 🍀 maybe one with like 50-60k miles would be a decent find

    • @mrjjthor
      @mrjjthor 5 лет назад +1

      Saw a lot of used RCF in the $40k with a few even in the high $30ks. Most have 40k miles or less.

    • @ashishpatel350
      @ashishpatel350 5 лет назад +2

      Well it'll last longer than the European competition

    • @troytruong8246
      @troytruong8246 4 года назад

      If u want a fun, daily, quality, and reliable sports car, lexus is your only choice. May be the infiniti q60s red sport. Infiniti is very reliable also. Most folks dont know much about Infiniti.

    • @edcain3676
      @edcain3676 3 года назад

      Have A 2017,Only Complaint I Habmve is Exhaust is Pretty Quiet,But Can Ad a Good Cai Intake & Exhaust is Louder@ Higher rpm.+ There's plenty of Cat Backs Out there for them. Flowmaster is One of them.

  • @GJ-mz7op
    @GJ-mz7op 2 года назад

    I used to own one of these fully loaded. Great car loved it. Definitely underpowered and not really much of a sports car… which I why I had to leave her. Awesome daily driver and comfortable though

    • @salmon4o4
      @salmon4o4 Год назад

      What do you own now?

  • @The_Notorious_CRG
    @The_Notorious_CRG 6 лет назад

    This is a great review. Honest,. informative and sincere all the way through with enthusiasm. I really like the car and am considering either the RC-F or the Infiniti Q60 Red Sport...but what I really want to know is the brand and style of those sunglasses Chris!!

    • @maxsablosky
      @maxsablosky 4 года назад

      Carlo Garcia hey man I was looking at this saw your comment what did you end up going with!

  • @VicMcNeal
    @VicMcNeal 6 лет назад

    Great Vid man

    • @AutoAcademics
      @AutoAcademics  6 лет назад

      Thank you, Victor McNeal. We appreciate your comment!

  • @bbrownasu
    @bbrownasu 6 лет назад

    I've never seen that capability to "pipe" up engine noise. I'm going to holla at you about that in person. I love the Lexus Brand. We had the SC 430 for about 6 months as a company driver.

  • @LamborghiniBrotha1
    @LamborghiniBrotha1 Год назад

    YYYYOOOOO, off the intro i liked 🤣🤣🤣

  • @Mendark13
    @Mendark13 6 лет назад

    This is the exact model that I want. Went to the dealership recently to see if they have any RC 2018 in stock and seems they're all sold out now. I guess 2019 it is.

  • @AbsoluteMdot
    @AbsoluteMdot 6 лет назад

    Nice looking car and great review!

  • @pcrealty
    @pcrealty 4 года назад

    Thanks, excellent presentation

  • @givemeasi
    @givemeasi 6 лет назад +11

    5+ horsepower wasn’t what I was expecting, I like the styling of the car but I feel it’s very underpowered

    • @AutoAcademics
      @AutoAcademics  6 лет назад

      We hear ya, Watcher Eyesopen. Thanks for watching!

    • @troytruong8246
      @troytruong8246 4 года назад +2

      For daily use, 306hp is more than enough to have fun.

  • @805NAVE
    @805NAVE 6 лет назад

    Gorgeous car, great review!

  • @robertwilson6682
    @robertwilson6682 4 года назад

    They should target the 350 series to have 350 hp across the board to be true to it's name. And the gsf-rcf should have like 515 now a days

    • @AutoAcademics
      @AutoAcademics  4 года назад

      Ha! That would be nice, but the 350 represents the 3.5L V6 that powers the car. Thanks for watching, Robert Wilson!

  • @techshark7477
    @techshark7477 5 лет назад

    Lexus is awesome! 😎😎😎👑👑👑

  • @ליהיימליך
    @ליהיימליך 6 лет назад

    wow, that's a great video!

  • @alvinmitchell2330
    @alvinmitchell2330 5 лет назад

    This is a nice video but after looking at his video on the Maybach, the Lexus is as exciting.

  • @Chuckles9191991
    @Chuckles9191991 6 лет назад +1

    Love the review. With the exception of the seats and the beautiful clock the materials in the cabin look super cheap. Love the tire sizes and the look of the car but pricy for what u get and it’s pretty slow compared to its competitors.

    • @AutoAcademics
      @AutoAcademics  6 лет назад +1

      This RC definitely toes the line of sporty car and luxury cruiser, Chuckles9191991. Thank you for your comments and for watching!

  • @WorksProductionFilms
    @WorksProductionFilms 6 лет назад

    love my rcf

    • @AutoAcademics
      @AutoAcademics  6 лет назад

      Now the RCF I'd a sweet car. Wish Lexus would send us one of those. LoL. Thanks for watching, WorksProductionFilms!

    • @TeXasDadBod
      @TeXasDadBod 6 лет назад

      I love my RCF more 😂

    • @TeXasDadBod
      @TeXasDadBod 6 лет назад

      Wish I could trade my old screen to one of those big ones they have now in 2018 -19 models

    • @AutoAcademics
      @AutoAcademics  6 лет назад

      @@TeXasDadBod Yeah, the new screens are definitely nicer. Thanks, again, for watching!

  • @NA-du5vm
    @NA-du5vm 6 лет назад

    I would pay the extra and go with the RCF.

    • @AutoAcademics
      @AutoAcademics  6 лет назад

      We hear ya, I Finn. Thanks for watching!

  • @jameslowry3208
    @jameslowry3208 6 лет назад +4

    Clickbait! Title says more HP! It's 5hp that goes completely unnoticed. Misleading.

    • @fatboynip
      @fatboynip 5 лет назад

      James Lowry right? It’s the only reason why I clicked. I thought super charger 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️

  • @chieflouie2821
    @chieflouie2821 3 года назад

    Electronically limited top speed? Why?

    • @AutoAcademics
      @AutoAcademics  3 года назад +1

      Yup. And believe it or not, a lot of cars have their top speeds limited. As a matter of fact, most German performance cars are electronically limited to 155 (if they can go that fast) unless you pay extra for a specific performance trim (read: tax?). Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

  • @angeltejada1294
    @angeltejada1294 2 года назад

    i have the same car i love it

    • @AutoAcademics
      @AutoAcademics  2 года назад

      Nice! Enjoy it, Angel Tejada, and thanks for watching!

  • @TheDoltonboy
    @TheDoltonboy 6 лет назад +4

    I’d hardly get excited about 5HP

    • @jerryryan36
      @jerryryan36 9 месяцев назад

      Put cool racing stripes & 3M hood vents an it increases the HP even more 😉

  • @richardwilliams5842
    @richardwilliams5842 5 лет назад +3

    Your not really gonna feel a 5 HP increase 🤔

    • @germandelariva3754
      @germandelariva3754 3 года назад

      Just add a good cold air intake to add 20 hp and you’ll feel it.

  • @JulezWinnfield
    @JulezWinnfield 6 лет назад

    I'm not sure why Lexus stubbornly refuses to upgrade their infotainment systems. This touchpad interface is horrible. A derivation of Toyota's newer Entune 3.0 would be an improvement. This RC350 has so many good features otherwise.

    • @AutoAcademics
      @AutoAcademics  6 лет назад

      We hear ya, J High. Thanks for watching!

  • @raulmendez8918
    @raulmendez8918 2 года назад

    Really Extra horsepower!! only 5 HP LOL!!

    • @AutoAcademics
      @AutoAcademics  2 года назад

      😂 Thanks for watching, Raul Mendez!

  • @longbowdt
    @longbowdt 6 лет назад +3

    Lexus, too heavy for the very small power and torque increase. Think twin-turbo 365-hp Genesis G70 instead for less money and more sporting nature. Great video, though.

    • @AutoAcademics
      @AutoAcademics  6 лет назад +1

      Thank you, longbowdt! We appreciate your comments. Thanks for watching!

    • @TeXasDadBod
      @TeXasDadBod 6 лет назад +2

      Your rite the rc350 even weighs more than the is350 even though it’s a two door . reason being two door cars have extra safety bracing in the rear which adds 200 more LB to the total weight google it if you don’t believe me 😁 but any way the Genius weighs a lot and is slow as well . If your looking to actually save money why not get a Kia stinger GT2 and mod it ? They are fast af and smoke is and rc 350s all day . If not why not a cheap mustang GT with A stage 2 roush kit putting you at 600 plus hp for less than $45000 ? If your looking luxury the Kia has been making headline power in RUclips with simple mods and looks awesome ok for what it is . I see genesis as A Hyundai still so idk .

    • @deohasslehoff956
      @deohasslehoff956 5 лет назад +2

      That genesis wont last you as long thats forsure. Thats what matters when the mileage gets up there. This will definitely hold value as well so resale wont be an issue

    • @jgn1977
      @jgn1977 5 лет назад

      Haha if you are comparing Lexus to Hyundai then you really should be a Hyundai owner cause the only thing you care about is price...even if its for hot garbage. Why get a Ruth's Cris steak when you can get a big mac amirite?

  • @HodsBroo
    @HodsBroo 6 лет назад +24

    Lol 5 hp

    • @SidewaysShadow
      @SidewaysShadow 5 лет назад +1

      Finally, MOAR H.P.!! 😂

    • @hasannahhas8075
      @hasannahhas8075 4 года назад

      Check 2015 RC 350 F sport acceleration
      ruclips.net/video/qtnMZQF4WzU/видео.html

  • @bigden2755
    @bigden2755 6 лет назад

    .... Still, the torque is "on the weak side" ..... for that price...... but, nice coupe.....

  • @murkage3
    @murkage3 6 лет назад

    When you said more power, I started to get excited.. but then you said 5 😐

    • @AutoAcademics
      @AutoAcademics  6 лет назад

      LOL Chris did the same thing, Sea Urchin. Thanks for watching!

  • @nallis01
    @nallis01 5 лет назад

    5HP? Hahahaha. That LSD will not help those suckers when I see them on the highway. That car is still underpowered due to the weight. I have walked these in my 2016 IS 350 easily! I had a 2008 GS 350 before the IS and a 2006 IS 350 before that and they were ALL quicker. Especially the IS 350 2006 version. It was so sweet off the line but weak after 100mph. The 08 GS 350, however, would spank this. Loved that car. The mistake Toyota made was that whack 8 spd transmission. The 6 spd in the previous Gen GS 350 was the perfect transmission for this motor. As a matter of fact, my mpg was much better in the GS 350 than the 2016 IS 350. That 6 spd is simply superior.

  • @rcquangminh5784
    @rcquangminh5784 6 лет назад

    vietname i love

  • @walidzein1
    @walidzein1 4 года назад

    5 hp increase
    Now we're talking ?

    • @AutoAcademics
      @AutoAcademics  4 года назад

      LOL Hope you watched the entire video to see that was just sarcasm, Wolf. Thanks for watching.

  • @watson9897
    @watson9897 3 года назад

    If you don't spend the $410 on the limited-slip you are an idiot. Mine has plenty of grip but also can Break traction whenever I want.
    "2016 f sport"

  • @WillC-ed5yn
    @WillC-ed5yn 6 лет назад

    More power??? Da fuck your talking about with 5hp that’s a got damn joke!

  • @nja3224
    @nja3224 4 года назад

    I dont need to go 0

  • @vince7349
    @vince7349 5 лет назад

    Finally more h.p.? How much more 5 h.p. = same as before.

  • @chuksobi593
    @chuksobi593 5 лет назад

    why is it that lexus dont just yell speed to me?

  • @weirdshibainu
    @weirdshibainu 6 лет назад

    This should be able to be easily tuned for 500 plus ho

    • @TeXasDadBod
      @TeXasDadBod 6 лет назад

      weirdshibainu nope lol 12:1 compression ratio makes rc350 horrible for tuning only after RR racing supercharger can it make any power and not even close to 500 lol maybe 350-380 to the wheels about 430 to the crank max . Only the Actual RCF can potentially make close to 500 and just barley at that .. it will take way more than just a tune to get there even with the RCF V8 making 475 to the crank . You would need a tune a full exhaust & headers to even get close 😂 to 500 hp

    • @weirdshibainu
      @weirdshibainu 6 лет назад +1

      @@TeXasDadBod thanks for the info.

  • @TimPool-b8z
    @TimPool-b8z 2 года назад +1

    Overpriced Toyota

  • @jestlv
    @jestlv 4 года назад

    5 more hp? Why’d they even bother?

  • @rudfil
    @rudfil 4 года назад

    A nice sporty car for grandpa.

  • @Sgt_vlz
    @Sgt_vlz 5 лет назад

    For the price better off buying a Audi RS3

  • @kenshirk6993
    @kenshirk6993 4 года назад

    5 horsepower ? Why would they even care? Come on, 375 minimum.

  • @BLacknesmonstaz
    @BLacknesmonstaz 6 лет назад

    Your good but car sucks

  • @Tucanaldeinversiones
    @Tucanaldeinversiones 5 лет назад

    More power hahahaa 5 hp

  • @ruberube2855
    @ruberube2855 5 лет назад

    🗑