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Lexus F Performance: The Evolution of Lexus Performance Cars

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Introduction For years, Lexus has been known for luxury, refinement, comfort and reliability. But beneath that reputation is another side of the brand — one built around speed, engineering and the driving experience. That side is represented by the F performance family. The story began with the IS F and continued through legendary machines such as the LFA, GS F and RC F. These cars showed that Lexus could compete in a very different part of the automotive world, where performance, sound, handling and driver involvement matter just as much as luxury. The F story has never been simply about horsepower. It is about creating Lexus vehicles that feel special behind the wheel — machines engineered to deliver a stronger connection between the driver, the road and the car. Lexus F performance hero   Lexus F performance / F heritage  Where the F Badge Started The Lexus F story began with the IS F, which arrived for the 2008 model year as the first Lexus production model to officia...

THE LEXUS RC F IS GONE — BUT IS A NEW LEXUS PERFORMANCE COUPE COMING?

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Introduction For more than a decade, the Lexus RC F represented a very different side of Lexus. While Lexus became known around the world for quiet luxury, comfort and reliability, the RC F showed that the brand could also build an aggressive, naturally aspirated V8 performance coupe. Now, that chapter has come to an end. Lexus officially ended production of the RC and RC F after the 2025 model year. The final RC F was offered as a special Final Edition, giving the legendary performance coupe one last opportunity to leave its mark. But the end of the RC F raises a bigger question: What comes next for Lexus performance?  Lexus RC F Final Edition Lexus RC F driving footage The End of the RC F Era The RC F arrived as one of Lexus’s most serious performance cars, combining the dramatic styling of the RC coupe with the power and character of a naturally aspirated V8. Over its production run, the RC and RC F became important parts of Lexus’s performance identity. Lexus says the two model...