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<< Prev Page 2 of 2  The four-seat interior of the RC is strongly influenced by Lexus's sports concepts, reflected in the extensive use of contrasting colours, materials and lighting.The purpose-designed lighting package gives a sense of occasion, with illumination that reflects upwards rather than down to envelop the cabin. The high-contrast interior colours emphasise the elegant lines around the interior, together with shimamoku highlights - a genuine wood finish created using an intense layering technique refined by Lexus. The driver's cockpit follows the established Lexus design principle of an upper operation zone and lower display zone. The upper zone houses the instrument panel and seven-inch navigation screen; lower down the layered centre console integrates the Remote Touch Interface controller. The seats are made using an integrated foaming construction, similar to the moulding technique used for racing seats, to provide excellent comfort and support. Extra-thick underbody rocker panels greatly increase the car's rigidity and enhance its driving performance. Lexus has also used new manufacturing techniques it pioneered in the LS and IS models, including the use of innovative body adhesives, to strengthen the chassis. Aerodynamic aids, especially those featured on the RC's underbody, also contribute to the handling package. The suspension design features front double wishbones a multilink system at the rear. The RC V6's specific output per litre is second only in the Lexus range to the LFA. The dual-injection 3.5-litre petrol unit produces a maximum 314bhp (234kW) at 6,400rpm and peak torque of 380Nm at 4,800rpm. The eight-speed Sports Direct Shift transmission with paddle shift controls is adapted from that used previously in the IS F, optimised for power delivery and economy. In M (manual) mode, full torque converter lock-up from second to eighth gear allows for downchanges in just two tenths of a second. The hybrid - the first Lexus hybrid coupe - uses a dual-injected 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a 141bhp (105kW) electric motor driven through an electronic continuously variable transmission (E-CVT) with a shiftmatic function providing six step-gears. According to market, RC will be offered in front-wheel or all-wheel drive configuration. Further details of European powertrain line up will be announced in 2014. The sound generated by the engine has been specially tuned to add to the coupe driving experience. Advanced technology features in the RC include an upgraded version of Lexus's Blind Spot Monitor and a new iteration of the Remote Touch Interface controller. The RC will be the first model to be fitted with the improved Blind Spot Monitor, capable of detecting vehicles approaching from behind at a higher speed and from a greater distance than before. Lexus's innovative Remote Touch Interface for controlling audio and navigation systems has been revised, improving the overall tactile reaction that is all part of the engaging driving exerience. << Prev Page 2 of 2 |
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