Lexus RC F Engine Specifications
The 2017 Lexus RC F is offered with 5.0L engines in 8-cylinder form, per EPA fuel-economy records.
Latest model year (2017):
The Lexus RC F is available with 8 5.0L and Automatic (S8) (Rear-Wheel Drive).
Lexus RC F Engine Specs — All Years
| Year | Trim | Cylinders | Displ. | Transmission | Drive | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 | 5.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Subcompact Cars |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 | 5.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Subcompact Cars |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 | 5.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Subcompact Cars |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Lexus RC F data analysis
How Lexus RC F engine displacement varies
Across 3 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2017 Lexus RC F, engine displacement runs from 5 litres to 5 litres. The strongest figure belongs to the 2017 Lexus RC F (SIDI & PFI) at 5 litres, and the weakest to the 2015 car (SIDI & PFI) at 5 litres — a spread of 0%. The narrow spread means any year of the Lexus RC F in this table behaves much like the others, so you can shop on price, condition and mileage rather than chasing a particular model year.
What changed for 2017
Average engine displacement for the 2017 Lexus RC F is 5 litres, against 5 litres for the 2016 car — it held flat. A carry-over year like this usually means no powertrain or structural change, so an older example is the cheaper way into the same specification.
How to read this Lexus RC F data
This page lists every 2015 through 2017 Lexus RC F record we hold for this measurement — 3 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.
Where these Lexus RC F figures come from
Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Lexus RC F record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.
Frequently Asked Questions About RC F Engine Specs
What engine does the Lexus RC F have?
The Lexus RC F is available with 8 cylinder engines ranging up to 5.0L. Transmission and drivetrain options vary by trim. See the full table above.
Is the Lexus RC F available with all-wheel drive?
Check the drive column in the table above to see available drivetrain configurations.