Motoring News Issue January 2014 Issue 1 Jan 2014 | Page 4

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mance,” said Yukihiko Yaguchi, RC F
Chief Engineer. “Unique air outlets in
the bonnet and rear section of the front
wings contribute to optimum engine
cooling and handling stability. They
create a powerful look that immediately conveys the expectation of a dynamic driving experience.”
Exterior design
The signature Lexus spindle grille dominates the front of the RC F, with a single F mesh section that extends all the
way from the bonnet line to the lower
lip. The bonnet is set higher than on
the RC, helping create a powerful,
flared profile true to the ethos of
Lexus’s F models. Ducts beneath the
front bumper and wings, and strategically placed aerodynamic stabilising
fins create a stance that further broadcasts the model’s Lexus F pedigree.
Outlets to the rear of the front wings
form an L shape where they merge
with the side sill extensions. The car’s
powerful character is also expressed