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2018 Lexus RC 300 Base 2DR RWD Coupe

Base 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe

$40,640 MSRP
2.0l I-4 Turbo/supercharged
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
6.6 sec

0-60 mph

14.9 sec

@ 93 mph

Horsepower • Torque
241 hp

Power

258 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,737 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2018

Make:

Lexus

Model:

RC 300

Trim:

Base 2DR RWD Coupe

Style:

Base 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe

Base Price:

$40,640

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,737 lbs

Length:

184.8 in.

Width:

72.4 in.

Height:

54.9 in.

Wheelbase:

107.5 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.29

MPG:

22 city / 32 hwy

Fuel:

17.4 gal. / 470 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

241 hp @ 5,800 rpm

Torque:

258 ft-lbs @ 1,650 rpm

Engine:

2.0l I-4 Turbo/supercharged

Displacement:

2 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.00 to 1

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,600 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

6.56 sec

0-60 mph:

6.9 sec

0-100 mph:

17.54 sec

60-130 mph:

29.47 sec

100-150 mph:

56.1 sec

Top Speed:

153 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.62 sec @ 74.7 mph

¼ mile:

14.92 sec @ 92.6 mph

½ mile:

23.49 sec @ 114.6 mph

1 mile:

38.01 sec @ 131.8 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P235/45VR18

Rear Tires:

P235/45VR18

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

6-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.13

Gear Ratios

1: 3.52

2: 2.04

3: 1.4

4: 1

5: 0.71

6: 0.58

R: 3.17

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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