Lexus RC To Get Turbo Four-Cylinder
Lexus is looking to expand its range of vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines, with two other cars set to receive the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine from the NX 200t compact crossover.
Making 235-hp and 258 lb-ft of torque in the NX, that engine has already been slated to be put under the hood of the IS sport sedan. Additionally, according to a report from Motor Trend, the RC Coupe could also see the same engine.
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Some are speculating that 200-hp 2.5-liter V6 that is currently found in both cars will continue on in a base trim model, while the turbo four will slot in between the base model and the 3.5-liter V6 engine. It offers more power and better fuel economy than the smaller of the V6 options.
With all of the German competition sticking turbocharged four cylinders in their cars, it makes a ton of sense for Lexus to offer the same direction. The Japanese brand also features the torque rating as the 2.0-liter-turbocharged unit found in the BMW 328i/428i, setting it up perfectly for comparisons.
[Source: Motor Trend]
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