LEXUS RC
XB20 / First Generation / XE20 / GSC10/15 / 2015-2022 / Coupe / 2-door coupe
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2015 LEXUS RC 8GR-FSE/8AR-FTS (DBA-USC10)
DBA-USC10 / 8GR-FSE, 8AR-FTS, 3UR-FE / 2015 Lexus RC includes naturally aspirated 3.5L V6 (8GR-FSE) in RC 350, 2.0L turbo inline-4 (8AR-FTS) in RC 200t markets, and a 5.0L V8 (3UR-FE) in performance RC F variant. Availability varies by market; for example, RC 200t sold mainly in Europe and Japan, RC 350 in North America and others.
2017 LEXUS RC 8GR-FSE/2GR-FKS (GSC10)
GSC10 / 8GR-FSE, 2GR-FKS, 8AR-FTS / The 2017 Lexus RC offered several engine variants globally: a 3.5L naturally aspirated V6 (8GR-FSE/2GR-FKS) in RC 350 and an optional 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 (8AR-FTS) in the RC 200t (market dependent).
2018 LEXUS RC 8AR-FTS/2GR-FKS (XE20)
XE20 / 8AR-FTS, 2GR-FKS, 8GR-FXS / The 2018 Lexus RC was offered with multiple engines depending on market: a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 (8AR-FTS) primarily in Europe and some Asian markets; a 3.5L naturally aspirated V6 (2GR-FKS) mainly for North America; and a 3.5L V6 hybrid (8GR-FXS) in select global markets including Japan.
2020 LEXUS RC 8GR-FSE/8AR-FTS (GSC10/15)
GSC10/15 / 8GR-FSE, 8AR-FTS, 8GR-FKS / Available with naturally aspirated 3.5L V6 (8GR-FSE and 8GR-FKS) and turbocharged 2.0L I4 (8AR-FTS) engines depending on market
2022 LEXUS RC 8GR-FKS/8AR-FTS (GSC10/15)
GSC10/15 / 8GR-FKS, 8AR-FTS, 2GR-FKS / Multiple engines available depending on market: 3.5L V6 naturally aspirated (8GR-FKS), 2.0L inline-4 turbocharged (8AR-FTS), and 3.5L V6 naturally aspirated hybrid (2GR-FKS hybrid variant).
Motorcodes nach Jahr
| Jahr | Variante | Motorcodes | Hubraum | Kraftstoffsystem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | technical-profile | 8GR-FSE, 8AR-FTS, 3UR-FE | 1998 cc (I4), 3456 cc (V6), 4969 cc (V8) | Direct injection for V6 and V8, port + direct injection for 2.0L turbo |
| 2017 | technical-profile | 8GR-FSE, 2GR-FKS, 8AR-FTS | 3.5L V6 or 2.0L I4 turbo | Dual VVT-i with D-4S direct and port fuel injection (V6), Turbocharged direct injection (I4) |
| 2018 | technical-profile | 8AR-FTS, 2GR-FKS, 8GR-FXS | 1998 cc (I4 turbo), 3456 cc (V6 NA), 3456 cc (V6 hybrid) | Direct fuel injection with turbo (I4), multi-port injection (V6 NA), hybrid system on hybrid variant |
| 2020 | technical-profile | 8GR-FSE, 8AR-FTS, 8GR-FKS | 8GR-FSE: 3.5 L V6; 8AR-FTS: 2.0 L I4 turbo; 8GR-FKS: 3.5 L V6 (Atkinson cycle, newer variant) | D-4S direct and port fuel injection (V6 engines), turbocharged direct injection (I4) |
| 2022 | technical-profile | 8GR-FKS, 8AR-FTS, 2GR-FKS | 3456 cc (3.5L V6), 1998 cc (2.0L I4 turbo) | Direct and port fuel injection (D-4S for V6 engines) |
Ölmenge nach Motor
| Jahr | Motorcodes | Öltyp | Ölmenge | Flüssigkeit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 8GR-FSE, 8AR-FTS, 3UR-FE | Synthetic 0W-20 | Approx. 6.9 liters service-fill with oil filter change (V6) | DEXRON VI or equivalent |
| 2017 | 8GR-FSE, 2GR-FKS, 8AR-FTS | Synthetic 0W-20 | Approx. 7.4 liters (includes filter); service-fill with oil filter replacement recommended | Toyota WS fluid (automatic) |
| 2018 | 8AR-FTS, 2GR-FKS, 8GR-FXS | SAE 0W-20 synthetic recommended for all engines | Approx. 6.9 liters service fill with filter change (V6 NA), varies slightly with engine | Toyota WS fluid or equivalent synthetic ATF |
| 2020 | 8GR-FSE, 8AR-FTS, 8GR-FKS | 0W-20 synthetic | About 6.9 liters (7.3 US quarts) with filter change; service fill volume | Toyota genuine ATF WS |
| 2022 | 8GR-FKS, 8AR-FTS, 2GR-FKS | SAE 0W-20 synthetic recommended for V6 engines | Approx. 6.6 liters service-fill with filter change for V6; varies slightly with engine and market | Use Lexus WS ATF for 8-speed automatics |
Technische Daten
- Motoren: 8GR-FSE, 8AR-FTS, 3UR-FE, 2GR-FKS, 8GR-FXS, 8GR-FKS
- Getriebe: Available 6-speed manual in RC F and some markets for V6, 8-speed automatic (RC F), 6-speed automatic (RC 350), 6-speed automatic (RC 200t), DEXRON VI or equivalent, 6-speed manual available on select markets for RC 350, 8-speed automatic (RC 350), 6-speed automatic (RC 200t), Toyota WS fluid (automatic), 6-speed manual available in select markets for V6, 8-speed automatic for V6, 6-speed automatic for I4 turbo, CVT for hybrid
- Reifengrößen: 225/45R18 (front and rear base), 235/40R19 (RC F), 225/45R18 front, 255/40R18 rear (varies by market and trim), 225/45R18, 235/40R19, 245/35R19, 225/45R18 front, 255/40R18 rear (standard trims), 225/40R19 front, 255/35R19 rear (F Sport trims), 235/40R19 front, 265/35R19 rear common on V6 trims; 225/45R18 on base trims
- Lochkreis: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Radmoment: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Batterie: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Flüssigkeiten und Servicedaten
- Motoröl: Synthetic 0W-20 / SAE 0W-20 synthetic recommended for all engines / 0W-20 synthetic / SAE 0W-20 synthetic recommended for V6 engines
- Getriebeöl: DEXRON VI or equivalent / Toyota WS fluid (automatic) / Toyota WS fluid or equivalent synthetic ATF / Toyota genuine ATF WS
- Kühlmittel: Approx. 9.4 liters (varies by engine) / Approx. 9.5 liters / Approx. 8 liters (varies by engine and market) / Approximately 9 liters
- Bremsflüssigkeit: DOT 3 or DOT 4 / DOT 4 / DOT 3 or DOT 4 depending on region / DOT 3 or 4
Bekannte Probleme
- Premature rear suspension bushing wear
- Occasional factory recall on fuel system components
- Carbon buildup on direct injection engines
- Oil consumption in some V6 variants reported
- Turbo lag noticeable in 2.0L turbo models
- Potential oil consumption on turbo engines
- Brake wear on performance trims
- Minor turbocharger wastegate rattle on 2.0L turbo
- Valve oil consumption on early 8GR-FSE V6 variants (rare for 2020)
- Minor electronic sensor issues reported
- Turbocharger wear rare but possible in 2.0 turbo