Lexus has introduced Final Edition variants of the RC and its high-performance RC F flagship in Japan, marking the upcoming end of production for the svelte coupes, expected in November.
The RC, which first launched in 2013, is among the oldest models in Lexus’s current lineup. As of now, similar Final Edition offerings for other markets have not been announced.
The RC Final Editions are finished in the new color Sonic Iridium, though the RC’s other colors can also be selected. Other details include 19-inch Enkei wheels, red brake calipers, black side mirror caps, and a combination of black and red for the interior trim. Carbon-fiber accents are also found in the interior, as is a custom badge marking the cars as the Final Edition versions.
For the RC F Final Editions, there’s a custom badge for the engine cover, as well as 19-inch BBS wheels. Carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic is also used for the front spoiler, rear diffuser, rear wing, and roof.
In recent years, the RC has seen minimal updates. In the U.S., the 2024 RC lineup begins with the base RC 300, equipped with a 2.0-liter turbo-4 delivering 241 hp to the rear wheels as standard. An all-wheel-drive option is available for the RC 300, which replaces the turbo-4 with a 3.5-liter V-6 producing 260 hp.
The RC 350 sits above this, featuring the same V-6 as the all-wheel-drive RC 300 but tuned to generate 311 hp, regardless of whether rear- or all-wheel drive is chosen. Rear-wheel-drive models feature an 8-speed automatic transmission, while all-wheel-drive versions come with a 6-speed automatic.
At the top of the lineup is the RC F, powered by a 5.0-liter V-8 producing 472 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. For those seeking even greater performance, the RC F Track Edition is also available.