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Curb Weight | 3891 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 83.8 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 39.0 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 45.4 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 4 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 5.3 inches | ||
Overall Length | 184.8 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 54.7 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 10.4 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 34.8 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 107.5 inches | ||
Payload Capacity | 815 lbs. | ||
Width with mirrors | 81.5 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Fog Lights | Available | ||
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 2 doors | ||
LED Headlights | Available | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
City | 19 mpg | ||
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Highway | 26 mpg | ||
Combined | 21 mpg |
Drivetrain | AWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
6 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Premium |
Horsepower | 255 @ 6400 RPM | ||
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Torque | 236 @ 2000 rpm | ||
Engine | V6, 3.5 Liter | ||
0 to 60 | 6.3 seconds | ||
Top Speed | 130 mph |
Basic | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 6 years / 70000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 6 years / 70000 miles |
If you’re looking for a 4-passenger, 2-door sports coupe as expressive as it is reliable, Lexus’ RC coupe for 2017 is the one to get. With a price tag starting in the mid-$40K range, the SC represents an amazing value.
There are still some 4-cylinder turbo coupes that are quicker than the V6-powered RC 350. They also get better fuel economy. If the RC’s styling comes off as too aggressive, a BMW 4 Series, an Infiniti Q60 or Audi A5 might be a better choice.
![]() Used 2017 Lexus RC RC 300 Coupe 2D | ![]() Used 2020 Audi A5 | ![]() Used 2019 Audi S5 | ![]() Used 2018 BMW 2 Series | ||
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| Price | $28,100 | $26,000 | $26,100 | $24,500 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.6 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 4.9 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 19/Hwy 26/Comb 21 MPG | City 24/Hwy 32/Comb 27 MPG | City 21/Hwy 30/Comb 24 MPG | City 21/Hwy 30/Comb 24 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 255 @ 6400 RPM | 248 @ 5000 RPM | 349 @ 5400 RPM | 335 @ 5500 RPM | |
| Engine | V6, 3.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | V6, Supercharged, 3.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | RWD |