Lexus RC F due in Australia soon

The Lexus RC F coupe - featuring a 5.0-litre V8 generating 351kW and 530Nm, track-developed chassis and cutting-edge styling - will carry a recommended retail price of $133,500 (excluding ORCs).

The RC F will also be available in a 'Carbon' variant, which adds a lightweight carbon-fibre boot spoiler, bonnet, roof panel and interior trim as well as Alcantara seat fabric, for $147,500 (excluding ORCs).

Lexus says the RC F Carbon benefits from key lessons learned during development of the LFA supercar, achieving weight savings while providing a high-end look that evokes motorsport and race car technology.

The new model will also carry a high level of standard features, many of which are only available as extra cost options on competitor brand vehicles.

Lexus Australia chief executive Sean Hanley said RC F will take the baton from the IS F as Lexus' most focused 'halo' model.

"Everything about the RC F symbolises the passion Lexus designers and engineers have for their vehicles and puts the cherry on top of the RC Line following the launch of RC 350 in November," Hanley said.

"RC F matches a great sounding, high output 5.0-litre V8 with a fantastic chassis that rewards the performance-minded buyer with an incredible driving experience.

"It also provides drivers and their passengers with high levels of safety on top of aggressive styling that is ideally suited to the vehicle's high performance intentions."

The Lexus RC F will be available from February, 2015. Selected Lexus dealers will carry preview models before the end of this month.