Ask your nearest car enthusiast: Are naturally aspirated more rewarding?
The answer will be yes
We all love naturally aspirated V8 engines.
The main drawcard is a clean powerband that radiates vigour. With the introduction of turbocharged engines, many high-performance V8 engines lost their distinctive sound and charisma. Held back by exhaust-driven turbochargers at the start of their pipes, the turbocharged V8 – despite sharing the same cylinder count – sounds and drives like a totally different engine.
Where turbo engines serve it up early and prematurely, naturally aspirated V8s fizz with a broad spectrum of power delivery. They ask for more, love being spun, and don’t leave you feeling short-changed or unsatisfied.
The 5.0-litre ‘2UR’ Yamaha-engineered V8 in the RC F is an absolute peach. The sound of its chunky V8 engine is unmistakable and cements why naturally aspirated sports cars are destined to become prized and sought-after.
Throw in some bulletproof Toyota reliability, and the RC F becomes a long-term partner that will stroke both your emotional and your rational for as long as you let it.
The car pictured – 2014 Lexus RC F
This Lexus RC F was built in November 2014 and configured in metallic silver with an optional full black leather interior and black carbon fibre inlays, a Mark Levinson premium sound system & blind spot monitoring.
This example was purchased from a Japanese dealership in Tokyo as a certified one-owner, accident- and corrosion-free vehicle. The car remains in original condition and has never been modified, repaired or repainted. The condition is excellent, and the car boasts a detailed and full Lexus service history from new, along with three keys. Its interior is also in exceptional condition.
It’s powered by the legendary ‘2UR’ 5.0-litre V8 petrol engine, which produces 351 kilowatts and 530 Nm of torque. Power is worked through an eight-speed automatic and sent exclusively to the back wheels. The Lexus RC F is equipped with a torque-vectoring rear limited-slip differential, making it a hoot on the road, track or skid pan.
Standard features include heated and cooled sports seats, an optional Mark Levinson premium stereo, an English-reading infotainment system with Bluetooth (Apple CarPlay / Android Auto available for extra), optional lightweight 19-inch wheels, blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, an active rear spoiler, climate control and keyless entry & start.
It’s been fitted with a new set of Continental tyres and serviced in Australia. The advertised price includes three months of NSW registration and a roadworthy certificate.
Quick facts
- 2014 Lexus RC F
- 73,729km
- Metallic silver / black interior
- Detailed Lexus dealership service history
- Exceptional condition inside-and-out
- Optional Mark Levinson premium audio system
- Optional blind spot monitoring system
- Optional lightweight 19-inch wheels
- 5.0-litre naturally-aspirated V8 engine
- 351 kilowatts and 530 Nm
- Eight-speed auto / rear-wheel drive
- Leather interior trim
- Heated and cooled seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Torque-vectoring LSD
- Factory equipment: English-reading infotainment system, black carbon interior inlays, adaptive cruise control, electric seats with memory, keyless entry & start, phone connectivity
- Four seater with rear ISOFIX child seat anchorages
- Original, unmodified, never repaired.
- Export certificate with odometer guarantee
- Three keys
- The vehicle has been comprehensively serviced
- Vehicle fitted with four new Continental tyres
- Price includes three months NSW registration
- Price includes SEVS compliance
- Price includes a NSW roadworthy
- We offer competitive finance packages
- We offer affordable interstate transport
I built the RC F to be enjoyed by all enthusiasts, no matter their level of expertiseChief Engineer Yukihiko Yaguchi, launch of Lexus RC F Jan. 14, 2014
