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2023 Lexus RC

RC 300 RWD

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Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 2nd row

10.4 cu-ft

Dimensions Exterior

Overall height	54.9 in
Overall length	185 in
Overall width	72.4 in
Wheelbase	107.5 in

Engine Basics

Aspiration	twin turbo
Cylinder count	4
Engine displacement	1998 cc
Fuel injection system	Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI, D-4ST)
Engine type (full description)	2.0L Turbo in-Line 4 Cylinder
Valve configuration	DOHC 16-Valve

Engine Output

Horsepower	241 hp
Torque	258 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

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

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane	91
Fuel tank capacity	17.5 gal

Headroom

Front headroom	37.8 in
Third-row headroom	34.8 in

Legroom

Front legroom	45.4 in
Third-row legroom	27.3 in

Seating

Passenger seating capacity

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room	54.7 in
Third-row shoulder room	50.8 in

Steering

Steering type

Electronic Power Steering (EPS)

Suspension

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

Tires

Tire size

235/45R18

Transmission

Final drive ratio	3.1
Transmission speeds	8
Transmission type	automatic

Weights

Curb weight (minimum)	3737 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating	4820 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter	18 in
Wheel material	forged alloy

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety5 std · 0 opt

Rear-view camera with dynamic gridlines
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-wheel power-assisted disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
Traction Control (TRAC)
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)

Infotainment1 std · 0 opt

Paddle shift

Convenience1 std · 0 opt

Push-button start with Smart Key system

Seating7 std · 0 opt

8-way power adjustable driver's seat
Heated front seats
Ventilated front seats
Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat and outside mirrors
2-way power lumbar support (driver)
8-way power adjustable front passenger's seat
Leather-trimmed seats

Interior2 std · 0 opt

Heated steering wheel
Auto-dimming rearview mirror

Exterior11 std · 1 opt

Power tilt/slide moonroof
Power-folding outside mirrors
18-in Split-5-Spoke Alloy Wheels with 235/45 R18 All Season Tires (standard)
19-in Split-5-Spoke Alloy Wheels with 235/40 R19 Summer or All Season Tires (F SPORT standard)
Heated outside mirrors
LED daytime running lights
LED rear combination lamps
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Reverse tilt-down outside mirrors
19-in Split 10-spoke alloy wheels with 235/40 R19 (front) and 265/35 R19 (rear) Summer Tires (optional) optional
Rear window defroster
Spare tire/wheel

Powertrain6 std · 0 opt

2.0L Turbo in-Line 4 Cylinder (8AR-FTS)
8-speed Sport Direct Shift automatic transmission
Drive Mode Select (Eco / Normal / Sport / Sport+)
Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI, D-4ST)
Front engine, rear-wheel drive
LEV III – ULEV70 emission certification with OBD

Chassis3 std · 0 opt

Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Independent double wishbone front suspension with coil springs, shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Independent multilink rear suspension with coil springs, shock absorbers and stabilizer bar

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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2023 RC. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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