The Lexus RC and its V-8-powered sibling the RC F are nearing the end of the road. Production will wrap up in November 2025. The RC debuted in 2013 and quickly became a familiar name in Lexus showrooms, though it’s often lived in the shadow of the more eye-catching LC models. To give these coupes a proper sendoff after a decade-long run, Lexus is rolling out Final Edition versions. The RC F Final Edition takes cues from the Carbon Package and serves as the ultimate version of this high-performance flagship. The standard RC models, on the other hand, will exit quietly without any special editions. Read More 10 Most Powerful Koenigsegg Supercars in the World For years, the RC and RC F offered something a little different—a mix of sporty vibes and luxury, with the RC F standing out for its racetrack success. It might not have been the centerpiece of the Lexus lineup, but it carved out its own space, especially for those who appreciate a naturally aspirated V-8. A Carbon-Fiber Farewell Lexus is giving the RC F a proper sendoff with the 2025 Final Edition. Think of it as the grand finale for this V-8-powered coupe. The exterior leans heavily into carbon-fiber, with the front spoiler, rear diffuser, roof, and active rear wing all sporting the lightweight material. The coupe sits on 19-inch BBS forged aluminum wheels, paired with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S tires. Triple-beam LED headlamps and black folding mirrors add to its sharp looks, while four paint colors—Incognito, Radiant Red, Sonic Iridium, and Ultra White—offer buyers some variety. Inside, black and red leather, accented with Ultrasuede, dominate the cabin. A carbon-fiber emblem on the console marks each car's production number. There’s also a Mark Levinson audio system and a 10.3-inch touchscreen, alongside a driver-focused instrument cluster that tracks everything from G-force to Launch Control. The standard RC models get a small update too, swapping orange brake calipers for red on rear-drive RC F Sport trims. A Look at the 2025 Lexus RC Lineup Lexus is wrapping up the RC series with three familiar trims: the RC 300, RC 350, and the high-performance RC F Final Edition. The RC 300 is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 241 horsepower. It comes with rear-wheel drive as standard, but there’s an all-wheel-drive option available. Opting for AWD swaps the turbo-four for a naturally aspirated 3.5-litre V-6 that delivers 260 horsepower. Prices start at $46,445 for rear-wheel drive and $49,135 for all-wheel drive. Read More Manthey's Porsche 911 GT3 RS Now Available in the US with a Six-Figure Price Next up, the RC 350 steps things up with a more powerful version of the same V-6, tuned to produce 311 horsepower. Rear-drive models feature an 8-speed automatic transmission, while the all-wheel-drive version uses a 6-speed. Pricing starts at $49,375 for rear-wheel drive and $51,540 for all-wheel drive. The star of the lineup is undoubtedly the RC F Final Edition, a sendoff for Lexus’s V-8-powered coupe. It packs a naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V-8 producing 472 horsepower, paired with an 8-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. Priced at $94,000, the car reaches 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds and has a top speed of 168 mph. While the RC lineup gets a strong farewell, there’s uncertainty about what comes next. Lexus hasn’t announced a replacement for the RC, and with only 1,854 units sold in the U.S. last year, its future feels tenuous. For now, the 2025 lineup marks the end of an era for the Lexus coupe. Expect to see these models hit dealerships in the first quarter of 2025. Source: Lexus
