# Lexus RC F

URL: https://performanceandprestige.co.uk/cars/lexus-rc-f

It uses a 5.0-litre naturally aspirated V8 of about 457bhp driving the rear wheels, reaches 62mph in 4.3 seconds and revs cleanly to a high limiter. Very few new cars are still built this way.

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Supply | We can source — arranged through a vetted partner, confirmed before anything is agreed |
| Rate basis | Guide rate, subject to partner confirmation |
| From, per day | on request |
| From, per weekend | on request |
| From, per week | on request |
| From, per month | on request |
| Refundable deposit | £2,500 |
| Insurance excess | £2,500 |
| Minimum driver age | 25 |
| Minimum years of full licence | 3 |
| Miles included per day | on request |
| Segment | Sports |

## Highlights

- 457bhp 5.0-litre naturally aspirated V8, rear-wheel drive
- 0-62mph in 4.3 seconds, 168mph top speed
- No turbochargers, so response is immediate throughout the rev range
- Four seats and a usable boot
- Built to Lexus reliability standards, which matters on a long hire

## What is the RC F like to drive?

Old-fashioned in the best sense. The 5.0-litre V8 makes around 457bhp without turbochargers, so power builds cleanly to the limiter and the throttle does exactly what your right foot asks. It reaches 62mph in 4.3 seconds, which is quick without being intimidating, and the rear-drive chassis is balanced and forgiving rather than sharp-edged.

## Can you live with it day to day?

Easily. This is a grand tourer more than a track car: the ride is settled, the seats are supportive over distance and the cabin is built to a standard that shames cars costing more. There are small rear seats for occasional passengers and a boot that will take two weekend bags. Fuel economy is the main compromise, and the sound is the compensation.

## What does it cost to hire a Lexus RC F?

Expect a refundable deposit near £2,500 and a matching insurance excess, with 12,000 miles a year included and £1.50 a mile after that. It is one of the more accessible ways into a V8 coupe.

## Why choose it over a BMW M4?

Not for outright pace, because it does not have it. You choose an RC F for the noise, the natural throttle response and the fact that a naturally aspirated V8 is nearly extinct. It is also cheaper to hire than the obvious German alternatives, which makes it a sensible first taste of rear-drive performance.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is the Lexus RC F naturally aspirated?

Yes. It uses a 5.0-litre V8 with no turbochargers, producing around 457bhp. That is why the response is instant and why it rewards revs in a way turbocharged rivals do not.

### Can a 25-year-old hire an RC F?

Yes. The minimum age is 25 with three years of full UK licence and no more than six points. Insurers assess the full driving record, so we confirm eligibility before a booking is agreed.

### Does it have back seats?

It has two small rear seats, suitable for children or short journeys rather than adults on a long trip. The boot is a reasonable size and takes soft bags easily.

*Performance & Prestige hires vehicles from its own fleet and, where a vehicle is not one of ours, arranges it through a vetted partner. Cars marked "we can source" are subject to confirmation before anything is agreed. Rates include VAT. Nothing is booked or paid for through this website: a person confirms the car, the full cost and the delivery slot with you first.*

*Pre-launch note: the rates, driver criteria, deposits, excesses and mileage allowances quoted here are read from Performance & Prestige's own catalogue data, which is still being confirmed with the owner and the insurer. Read them as the shape of the figures rather than as a quotation. What binds is your written quote and your hire agreement.*