Compare Audi R8 42 vs Lexus LFA vs Lexus RC

Variants
4.2 FSI 420
4.2 FSI 420 AMT
4.2 FSI 430
4.2 FSI 430 AMT
5.2 FSI 525
5.2 FSI 525 AMT
GT AMT
RC 300 / RC 200t
RC 300 AWD
RC 350
RC F

Capacity

Coolant Capacity
25.0 L / 26.4 qt
25.5 L / 26.9 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
13.5 L / 14.3 qt
Fuel Capacity
73.0 L / 19.3 gal
66.0 L / 17.4 gal
Passengers
2
2
4
Payload
300 kg / 661 lbs
165 kg / 364 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs, 390 mm
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs, 360 mm
Ventilated discs
Offroad | Approach Angle
9.4 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
19.2 deg
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
Front wheel tires: 265/35 ZR20 Rear wheel tires: 305/30 ZR20
Turning Circle
11.8 m / 38.7 ft
12.2 m / 40.0 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
110 mm / 4.3 in
Size | Height
1252 mm / 49.3 in
1265 mm / 49.8 in
Size | Length
4505 mm / 177.4 in
Size | Width
1895 mm / 74.6 in
Track Width | Front
1580.0 mm / 62.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1570.0 mm / 61.8 in
Weight
1480.0 kg / 3262.8 lbs
Wheel Size
Front wheel rims: 9.5J x 20 Rear wheel rims: 11.5J x 20
Wheelbase
2650 mm / 104.3 in
2605 mm / 102.6 in
2730 mm / 107.5 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
3.7 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
3.5 sec
CO2 Emission
379 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.31
Fuel Economy
19.6 L/100km / 12.0 MPG (combined) | 21.4 L/100km / 11.0 MPG (urban) | 14.7 L/100km / 16.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
325.0 km/h / 201.9 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Rear-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6 W
Engine
1LR-GUE
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
88.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
12.5:1
12.0:1
Engine | Displacement
4.8 L / 293.2 cu-in / 4805.0 cc
Engine | Power
560.0 hp / 417.6 kW @ 8700 rpm
Engine | Redline
9000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
116.5 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
79.0 mm / 3.1 in
Engine | Torque
480 Nm / 354.0 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V10 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Automatic

Production

Availability
2010 ~ 2012

Reviews

Neofiliac score
86%
99%
88%
Pros
  • Wonderful dry sump engines
  • Good handling characteristics
  • Manual transmission
  • Exceptional styling
  • Gorgeous V10 soundtrack
  • Great performance
  • Up to glorious 9000rpm redline
  • Superb, sexy exterior styling
  • Great engine reliability
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Small turning circle
Cons
  • AWD-only
  • Automated manual transmission
  • Awkward styling from some angles
  • Very expensive
  • Limited availability
  • Low cargo capacity

Price

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