In the world of performance luxury coupes and sedans, German car manufacturers typically dominate the segment. Cars like the Mercedes-AMG C63 and BMW’s M3 and M4 are synonymous with the segment. Which made things quite interesting when Lexus introduced the RC F to compete with these legendary German performance cars. If the RC F is the real deal, how does it stack up in a drag race?
The Lexus RC F Track Edition in this video is powered by a 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 that produces 477 horsepower and 395 lb-ft of torque. Now this naturally aspirated V8 has a lot more in common with the previous generation C63 and M3 which both used naturally-aspirated V8s. The current generation M3/M4 and C63 use turbocharging for increased power and improved efficiency. This is the perfect excuse to drag race the RC F Track Edition against both generations of its German rivals.
The BMW M3/M4 featured in today’s drag race represents the latest F80…
