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2015 Lexus RC F: Up Close

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One of the first things you notice about the new Lexus RC F — apart from its massive hourglass grille — is how low it is, both its roofline and stance. The coupe is hunkered down on 19-inch forged-alloy wheels, which together with low-profile tires fill out the wheel wells nicely.

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The rear-quarter view is my favorite; it lets you see the coupe’s stout rear fenders, fastback roofline, thin taillights and aggressive bumper styling.

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Mark Templin, executive vice president of Lexus, said the RC F is as wide as the Lexus GS, as short as an IS and shares components from both. Cabin styling, especially the dashboard, draws heavily from the IS, and there’s a new version of Lexus’ Remote Touch interface that introduces a touchpad controller to the center console. It’s used to navigate the dashboard screen. The front sport seats are exceptionally comfortable and feature unique wave-like stitching. I was comfortable in the driver’s seat, but there’s not a lot of extra space.

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