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Your vehicleHome›Lexus›RC›2022› RC 300
2022 Lexus RC

RC 300 RWD

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Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake typeFour-wheel power-assisted ventilated discs
Rear brake typeFour-wheel power-assisted ventilated discs

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 2nd row10.4 cu-ft
Total interior volume82 cu-ft

Dimensions Exterior

Overall height54.9 in
Overall length185 in
Overall width72.4 in
Wheelbase107.5 in

Engine Basics

Aspirationtwin turbo
Cylinder count4
Engine displacement1998 cc
Fuel injection systemElectronic Fuel Injection (EFI, D-4ST)
Engine type (full description)2.0L Turbo in-Line 4 Cylinder
Valve configurationDOHC 16-Valve

Engine Output

Horsepower241 hp
Torque258 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)21 mpg
MPG (combined)24 mpg
MPG (highway)30 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane91
Fuel tank capacity17.5 gal

Headroom

Front headroom37.8 in
Third-row headroom34.8 in

Legroom

Front legroom45.4 in
Third-row legroom27.3 in

Seating

Passenger seating capacity4

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room54.7 in
Third-row shoulder room50.8 in

Steering

Steering typeElectronic Power Steering (EPS)

Suspension

Front suspension typeIndependent, double wishbone type with coil springs, shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension typeIndependent, multilink with coil springs, shock absorbers and stabilizer bar

Tires

Tire size235/45 R18

Transmission

Final drive ratio3.1
Transmission speeds8
Transmission typeautomatic

Weights

Curb weight (minimum)3737 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating4820 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter18 in
Wheel materialforged alloy

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety2 std · 0 opt

  • Antilock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
  • Four-wheel power-assisted ventilated discs, with Antilock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist

Infotainment1 std · 0 opt

  • Eight-speed Sport Direct-shift automatic with paddle shift and manual mode

Exterior4 std · 1 opt

  • 18-in Split-5-Spoke Alloy Wheels with 235/45 R18 All Season Tires (Standard Wheels and Tires)
  • 19-in Split-5-Spoke Alloy Wheels with 235/40 R19 Summer or All Season Tires (F SPORT Standard)
  • Coefficient of Drag (Cd): .31 (300 RWD/350 RWD), .32 (300 AWD/350 AWD)
  • 19-in Split 10-spoke alloy wheels with 235/40 R19 (front) and 265/35 R19 (rear) Summer Tires (Optional) optional
  • Spare Tire/Wheel Standard

Powertrain6 std · 0 opt

  • 0-60 mph Acceleration (mfg. est.): 7.3 sec (300 RWD), 6.3 sec (300 AWD), 5.8 sec (350 RWD), 6 sec (350 AWD)
  • 2.0L Turbo in-Line 4 Cylinder (8AR-FTS), DOHC 16 valve with VVT-iW (intake) and VVT-l (exhaust), 2.0 liter, 241 hp @ 5,200-5,800 rpm
  • Eight-speed Sport Direct-shift automatic (AA81E)
  • Eight-speed Sport Direct-shift automatic / 6-speed Electronically Controlled automatic transmission
  • Lexus Estimated Fuel Economy (City/Hwy/Combined): 21/30/24 mpg (300 RWD), 18/24/21 mpg (300 AWD), 20/28/23 mpg (350 RWD), 18/24/21 mpg (350 AWD)
  • Top Track Speed: 143 mph (300 RWD/350 RWD), 130 mph (300 AWD/350 AWD)

Chassis3 std · 0 opt

  • Electronic Power Steering (EPS) System, 2.8 turns lock to lock
  • Independent, double wishbone type with coil springs, shock absorbers and stabilizer bar (Front Suspension)
  • Independent, multilink with coil springs, shock absorbers and stabilizer bar (Rear Suspension)

Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2022 RC. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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