2020 Lexus RC 300 specifications

2020 Lexus RC 300 data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2730 mm 107.5 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 4700 mm 185 inches
Width 1840 mm 72.4 inches
Height 1394 mm 54.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.72
Kerb weight 1695 kg 3737 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 65.9 litres 14.5 [17.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.3
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer Toyota
Engine code 8AR-FTS
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2 litre
1998 cc
(121.925 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 86 × 86 mm
3.39 × 3.39 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 244 PS (241 bhp) (180 kW)
at 5800 rpm
maximum torque 350 Nm (258 ft·lb) (35.7 kgm)
at 1650-4400 rpm
Specific output 89.9 kW/litre
122.3 ps/litre
120.6 bhp/litre
1.98 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 175.18 Nm/litre
2.12 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction aluminium block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10:1
Fuel system direct petrol injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 2201.3 kPa (319.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 499.5 cc
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor twin-scroll turbocharger
Intercooler Y
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 230 km/h (143 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
144.16 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 PS/kg
106.03 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 kW/kg
142.18 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.43 kg/kW
15.75 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 21/30/24 US MPG EPA city/highway/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km11.2/7.8/9.8 l/100km city/highway/combined
km/litre8.9/12.8/10.2 km/l city/highway/combined
UK MPG25.2/36.0/28.8 UK MPG city/highway/combined
US MPG21.0/30.0/24.0 US MPG city/highway/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 2.840
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 8 x 18
Wheel size rear 8 x 18
Tyres front 235/45 R 18
Tyres rear 235/45 R 18
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 335 mm
Rear brake diameter 310 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 8 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.69
Final drive ratio 3.13
general
Carfolio.com ID616902
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 18.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2020 Lexus RC 300 added 2019-11-17.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

Lexus RC models

2024 Lexus RC 300 3BA-ASC10-RCZLZ
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 8A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 245 PS 242 bhp 180 kW 1680 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4700mm, wb: 2730mm
2024 Lexus RC 300 F Sport 3BA-ASC10-RCZLZ
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 8A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 245 PS 242 bhp 180 kW 1680 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4700mm, wb: 2730mm
2024 Lexus RC 300h 6AA-AVC10-RCXLH
2 door fixed-head coupé FR CVT 2493 cm3/152.1cuin 178 PS 176 bhp 131 kW 1740 kg
4 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4700mm, wb: 2730mm
2024 Lexus RC 300h F Sport 6AA-AVC10-RCXLH
2 door fixed-head coupé FR CVT 2493 cm3/152.1cuin 178 PS 176 bhp 131 kW 1740 kg
4 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4700mm, wb: 2730mm
2024 Lexus RC 300h Version L 6AA-AVC10-RCXLH
2 door fixed-head coupé FR CVT 2493 cm3/152.1cuin 178 PS 176 bhp 131 kW 1740 kg
4 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4700mm, wb: 2730mm
2024 Lexus RC 300 Version L 3BA-ASC10-RCZLZ
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 8A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 245 PS 242 bhp 180 kW 1680 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4700mm, wb: 2730mm
2024 Lexus RC 350 3BA-GSC10-RCZLH
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 8A 3456 cm3/210.9cuin 318 PS 314 bhp 234 kW 1600 kg
6 cyl, 3.5ℓ, l: 4700mm, wb: 2730mm
2024 Lexus RC 350 F Sport 3BA-GSC10-RCZLH
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 8A 3456 cm3/210.9cuin 318 PS 314 bhp 234 kW 1600 kg
6 cyl, 3.5ℓ, l: 4700mm, wb: 2730mm
2024 Lexus RC 350 Version L 3BA-GSC10-RCZLH
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 8A 3456 cm3/210.9cuin 318 PS 314 bhp 234 kW 1600 kg
6 cyl, 3.5ℓ, l: 4700mm, wb: 2730mm
2024 Lexus RC F 5BA-USC10-FCZRH
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 8A 4969 cm3/303.2cuin 481 PS 474 bhp 353 kW 1770 kg
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 4710mm, wb: 2730mm
2024 Lexus RC F Carbon Exterior Package 5BA-USC10-FCZRH
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 8A 4969 cm3/303.2cuin 481 PS 474 bhp 353 kW 1760 kg
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 4710mm, wb: 2730mm
2024 Lexus RC F Performance Package 5BA-USC10-FCZRH
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 8A 4969 cm3/303.2cuin 481 PS 474 bhp 353 kW 1720 kg
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 4710mm, wb: 2730mm
2020 Lexus RC 300 AWD
2 door fixed-head coupé FA 6A 3456 cm3/210.9cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW 1765 kg
6 cyl, 3.5ℓ, l: 4700mm, wb: 2730mm
2020 Lexus RC 300 AWD F Sport
2 door fixed-head coupé FA 6A 3456 cm3/210.9cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW 1765 kg
6 cyl, 3.5ℓ, l: 4700mm, wb: 2730mm
2020 Lexus RC 300 F Sport
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 8A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 244 PS 241 bhp 180 kW 1695 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4700mm, wb: 2730mm
2020 Lexus RC 350
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 8A 3456 cm3/210.9cuin 315 PS 311 bhp 232 kW 1700 kg
6 cyl, 3.5ℓ, l: 4700mm, wb: 2730mm
2020 Lexus RC 350 AWD
2 door fixed-head coupé FA 6A 3456 cm3/210.9cuin 315 PS 311 bhp 232 kW 1765 kg
6 cyl, 3.5ℓ, l: 4700mm, wb: 2730mm
2020 Lexus RC 350 AWD F Sport
2 door fixed-head coupé FA 6A 3456 cm3/210.9cuin 315 PS 311 bhp 232 kW 1765 kg
6 cyl, 3.5ℓ, l: 4700mm, wb: 2730mm
2020 Lexus RC 350 F Sport
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 8A 3456 cm3/210.9cuin 315 PS 311 bhp 232 kW 1700 kg
6 cyl, 3.5ℓ, l: 4700mm, wb: 2730mm
2019 Lexus RC 300
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 8A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 244 PS 241 bhp 180 kW 1695 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4700mm, wb: 2730mm
2019 Lexus RC 300 AWD
2 door fixed-head coupé FA 6A 3456 cm3/210.9cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW 1765 kg
6 cyl, 3.5ℓ, l: 4700mm, wb: 2730mm
2019 Lexus RC 300 AWD F Sport
2 door fixed-head coupé FA 6A 3456 cm3/210.9cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW 1765 kg
6 cyl, 3.5ℓ, l: 4700mm, wb: 2730mm
2019 Lexus RC 300 F Sport
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 8A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 244 PS 241 bhp 180 kW 1695 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4700mm, wb: 2730mm
2019 Lexus RC 350
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 8A 3456 cm3/210.9cuin 315 PS 311 bhp 232 kW 1700 kg
6 cyl, 3.5ℓ, l: 4700mm, wb: 2730mm
2019 Lexus RC 350 AWD
2 door fixed-head coupé FA 6A 3456 cm3/210.9cuin 315 PS 311 bhp 232 kW 1765 kg
6 cyl, 3.5ℓ, l: 4700mm, wb: 2730mm
2019 Lexus RC 350 AWD F Sport
2 door fixed-head coupé FA 6A 3456 cm3/210.9cuin 315 PS 311 bhp 232 kW 1765 kg
6 cyl, 3.5ℓ, l: 4700mm, wb: 2730mm
2019 Lexus RC 350 F Sport
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 8A 3456 cm3/210.9cuin 315 PS 311 bhp 232 kW 1700 kg
6 cyl, 3.5ℓ, l: 4700mm, wb: 2730mm
2018 Lexus RC 300
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 8A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 244 PS 241 bhp 180 kW 1695 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4695mm, wb: 2730mm
2018 Lexus RC 300 AWD
2 door fixed-head coupé FA 6A 3456 cm3/210.9cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW 1765 kg
6 cyl, 3.5ℓ, l: 4695mm, wb: 2730mm
2018 Lexus RC 300 AWD F Sport
2 door fixed-head coupé FA 6A 3456 cm3/210.9cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW 1765 kg
6 cyl, 3.5ℓ, l: 4695mm, wb: 2730mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FA 7A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 251 PS 248 bhp 185 kW 1650 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4696mm, wb: 2764mm
2018 Audi A5
Audi A5 -
2 door fixed-head coupé FA 6M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 256 PS 252 bhp 188 kW 1610 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4674mm, wb: 2764mm
2020 Audi A5 Cabriolet
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2018 Audi A5 Cabriolet
Audi A5 Cabriolet -
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2018 Audi A5 S-tronic
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4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4674mm, wb: 2764mm
2021 BMW 430i G22
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 8A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 258 PS 255 bhp 190 kW 1623 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4773mm, wb: 2850mm
2018 BMW 430i F32
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 251 PS 248 bhp 185 kW 1606 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4641mm, wb: 2809mm
2018 BMW 430i Automatic F32
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 8A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 251 PS 248 bhp 185 kW 1621 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4641mm, wb: 2809mm
2020 BMW 430i Cabrio G23
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 8A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 258 PS 255 bhp 190 kW 138.0 CO2 1790 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4786mm, wb: 2851mm
2018 BMW 430i Convertible F33
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 8A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 251 PS 248 bhp 185 kW 1831 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4641mm, wb: 2809mm
2020 BMW 430i Coupé G22
BMW 430i Coupé -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 8A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 258 PS 255 bhp 190 kW 131.0 CO2 1620 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4768mm, wb: 2851mm
2021 BMW 430i xDrive G22
2 door fixed-head coupé FA 8A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 258 PS 255 bhp 190 kW 1682 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4773mm, wb: 2850mm
2018 BMW 430i xDrive F32
2 door fixed-head coupé FA 8A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 251 PS 248 bhp 185 kW 1677 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4641mm, wb: 2809mm
2018 BMW 430i xDrive Convertible F33
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FA 8A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 251 PS 248 bhp 185 kW 1891 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4641mm, wb: 2809mm
2021 BMW 430i xDrive Coupé G22
2 door fixed-head coupé FA 8A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 245 PS 242 bhp 180 kW 1680 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4768mm, wb: 2851mm
2018 Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC Cabriolet A 205
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FA 9A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 244 PS 241 bhp 180 kW 1805 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4686mm, wb: 2840mm
2018 Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC Coupé C 205
2 door fixed-head coupé FA 9A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 244 PS 241 bhp 180 kW 1705 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4686mm, wb: 2840mm
2020 Mercedes-Benz C 300 Cabriolet A 205
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 9A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 259 PS 255 bhp 190 kW
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4686mm, wb: 2840mm
2018 Mercedes-Benz C 300 Cabriolet A 205
Mercedes-Benz C 300 Cabriolet -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 9A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 258 PS 255 bhp 190 kW 153.0 CO2 1735 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4686mm, wb: 2840mm
2018 Mercedes-Benz C 300 Cabriolet A 205
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 9A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 244 PS 241 bhp 180 kW 1740 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4686mm, wb: 2840mm
2020 Mercedes-Benz C 300 Cabriolet 4MATIC A 205
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FA 9A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 259 PS 255 bhp 190 kW
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4686mm, wb: 2840mm
2020 Mercedes-Benz C 300 Coupé C 205
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 9A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 259 PS 255 bhp 190 kW
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4686mm, wb: 2840mm
2018 Mercedes-Benz C 300 Coupé C 205
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 9A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 258 PS 255 bhp 190 kW 147.0 CO2 1600 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4686mm, wb: 2840mm
2018 Mercedes-Benz C 300 Coupé C 205
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 9A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 244 PS 241 bhp 180 kW 1640 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4686mm, wb: 2840mm
2020 Mercedes-Benz C 300 Coupé 4MATIC C 205
2 door fixed-head coupé FA 9A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 259 PS 255 bhp 190 kW
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4686mm, wb: 2840mm
2020 Mercedes-Benz E 300 Cabriolet A 238
Mercedes-Benz E 300 Cabriolet -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 9A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 258 PS 255 bhp 190 kW 160.0 CO2 1860 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4835mm, wb: 2873mm
2020 Mercedes-Benz E 300 Coupé C 238
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 9A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 258 PS 255 bhp 190 kW 153.0 CO2 1780 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4835mm, wb: 2873mm