Farewell to a Legend: The Demise of the Lexus RC and RC F

Lexus is saying goodbye to both the RC and its V-8-powered sibling, the RC F, as production wraps up after the 2025 model year.

End of an Era

Final Farewell Features

- Standard RC:
- A last visual tweak with red brake calipers for rear-drive RC F Sport trims.

- RC F's Last Hurrah:
- Available exclusively in the Final Edition trim.
- Enhancements include:
- 19-inch BBS wheels
- Carbon-fiber components such as the front spoiler, rear diffuser, roof, and wing
- A special engine-cover badge for the 5.0-liter V-8
- Interior features styled in red and black leather and Ultrasuede

Nostalgia and Performance

- Performance Snapshot:
- The 2021 RC F Fuji Speedway Edition hit 60 mph in just 4.0 seconds.
- Despite this, competitors have overshadowed the $100,000 RC F.

Pricing for the Final Year

- 2025 Model Year Costs:
- RC300: $46,445 (turbo four-cylinder, rear-wheel drive)
- RC300 AWD: $49,135 (naturally aspirated V-6)
- RC350:
- $49,375 (rear-wheel drive)
- $51,540 (all-wheel drive)
- RC F Final Edition: $94,000 (472-hp 5.0-liter V-8)

In Summary

As Lexus halts the production of the RC and RC F after 2025, the automotive world will lose another naturally aspirated V-8 marvel. While the RC F Final Edition offers a stylish send-off, enthusiasts will undoubtedly miss the power and character these models brought to the road.