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The Lexus RC F is a worthy Japanese contender to the likes of BMW’s M4, thanks to the 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 power mill that churns out 471 ponies.

But while the model should be more than happy to hit the track to escape the crowded streets, the latest video review points to discerning issues – one of them being the weight it has to overcome when going full throttle on the racing circuit. According to Carbuyer’s Mat Watson, who took the Lexus RC F on a test drive both on the street and on the racing track, the model is plain fun to drive on the open road. But taken to the circuit, the Japanese coupe should have felt at home – only that its heft makes it feel a little out of its depth. 
 
 



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