---
title: "2020 Lexus RC F Track Edition: An Even More Powerful Weapon Dressed in Carbon Fiber"
description: "Lexus' high-performance coupe is set to get a significant upgrade with plenty of goodies to make up for lost time."
date: "2018-12-07"
modified: "2018-12-07"
authors:
  - name: "Basir Khan"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/basir-khan.md"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/25351/2020-lexus-rc-f-track-edition-an-even-more-powerful-weapon-dressed-in-carbon-fiber"
categories:
  - "Lexus News"
  - "News"
  - "News by Brand"
tags:
  - "Coupe"
  - "Lexus"
  - "luxury"
  - "rc"
  - "RC F"
  - "sports car"
  - "track edition"
---

# 2020 Lexus RC F Track Edition: An Even More Powerful Weapon Dressed in Carbon Fiber

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**Year, Make, Model:** 2020 Lexus RC F Track Edition

**Topline:** When Lexus unveiled [the refreshed 2019 RC](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/23256/2019-lexus-rc-borrowing-heavily-from-its-fancier-siblings.md>) at the Paris Motor Show earlier this year, it noticeably left out the top-of-the-line high-performance F variant. Instead, the 2019 RC F went on to be a carryover with little changes from the previous model year. Turns out, Lexus had bigger plans. Come January, the Japanese automaker will reveal a new range-topping RC F Track Edition for the 2020 model year.

**What's New:** Powered by the same 5.0-liter V8 found in the [GS F](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/20774/2019-lexus-gs-f-adds-flare-yellow-to-its-palette.md>) and RC F, the go-fast two-door is expected to have an increased output in the 500 horsepower range, according to [*Automotive News*](<https://www.autonews.com/article/20181206/OEM04/181209832/>). That will make it the second most powerful Lexus ever after the [LFA supercar](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/20121/lexus-lfa-nurburgring-package-goes-for-700000-at-barrett-jackson.md>), which produced 552 hp from its 4.8-liter V-10.

A power bump isn't all that's expected—weight savings will likely come in the form of extensive carbon fiber use. An aero kit will comprise of a massive rear carbon fiber wing with possibly a rear diffuser, front splitter, and side skirts.

**What You Need to Know:** It's plausible that Lexus will source parts from [TRD Japan](<https://www.trdparts.jp/lexus/rcf_ccsp.html>), which are currently available for the RC F. The catalog is made up of lots of carbon fiber, a mechanical limited-slip differential, 20-inch forged aluminum wheels, a titanium exhaust, and more. Although the [press release](<https://pressroom.lexus.com/releases/a+higher+degree+of+f.htm>) provided little information, Lexus did tease the carbon fiber wing, which features an intricate design with Lexus' F logo weaved into it. *Automotive News* also reported that production will be very limited.

![message-editor%2F1544154122553-2019\_lexus\_rc\_f\_009\_c3cb03cad1b5653b82f0039d76da2b0a5a4a52bb.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1544154122553-2019_lexus_rc_f_009_c3cb03cad1b5653b82f0039d76da2b0a5a4a52bb.jpg>)
*2019 Lexus RC F, *Lexus USA Newsroom**

The 2020 Lexus RC F Track Edition will make its debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Jan. 14, 2019.

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