The RC is conceived as an ‘Impassioned and Captivating Coupe’, created to set the brand alight as the first-ever Lexus production coupe. It lays the foundation for exhilarating performance generated by a 3.5-liter V6 engine, sparked by an 8-Speed SPDS (Sport Direct Shift) transmission, and given emotional expression by an innovative sound generator. Created as a coupe from the ground up, the RC is a Lexus like no other. Its conception forced a rethinking of what defines the premium coupe of the future, and in the process forged a new direction for Lexus. The RC’s development focused on creating a strong emotional appeal, with styling so alluring and performance so exhilarating it sparks a heart-pounding response.