RC

Make
Lexus
Segment
Coupe

Judging by everyone's reactions yesterday regarding the new Lexus RC, the Japanese automaker appears to have officially left boring behind. That sleek new coupe represents a huge shift for Lexus in its quest to effectively take on the likes of the new BMW 4 Series and Audi A5. Based on the IS sedan, the RC, according to chief engineer Junichi Furuyama, is a "new coupe in its own right. It is an independent model. It's not a deviated version of the IS so it has its own unique styling and its own unique performance."

But what we're really waiting for is the eventual RC F high-performance variant which is rumored to have a V8. In the meantime, Lexus released more RC photos and this brief video.