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Lexus RC F Carbon Edition review - pictures

By:Auto Express team

26 May 2015

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The RC F Carbon costs £8,000 more than the standard Lexus RC F.
The Carbon Edition adds a carbon fibre bonnet, boot and spoiler, as well as a trick differential. 
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Alcantara interior also features.
Weight is reduced by 10kg but performance remains the same as the standard RC F.
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The RC F has a 471bhp 5.0-litre V8.
0-60mph takes 4.5s.
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Drive is sent to rear wheels via an 8-speed automatic gearbox.
A close-up of that exposed carbon bonnet.
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Combined fuel economy is 26.2mpg.

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