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2024 Lexus RC

RC 300 RWD

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Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake typeventilated disc
Rear brake typeventilated disc

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) System

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

Safety6 std · 0 opt

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

Exterior3 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 (Standard Wheels and Tires - F SPORT)
  • Spare Tire/Wheel - Standard
  • 19-in Split 10-spoke alloy wheels with 235/40 R19 (front) and 265/35 R19 (rear) Summer Tires (Optional) optional

Powertrain3 std · 0 opt

  • 2.0L Turbo in-Line 4 Cylinder engine (8AR-FTS), DOHC 16 valve with VVT-iW and VVT-i, 2.0 liter, 241 hp @ 5,200-5,800 rpm, 258 lb.-ft. @ 1,650-4,400 rpm
  • Eight-speed Sport Direct-shift automatic transmission (AA81E)
  • Front engine, rear wheel drive

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)

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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2024 RC. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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