First Comparison Look at BMW M4 versus Lexus RC F

Alex07M3 · 01-08-2014, 05:22 PM

I don't particularely like the front end of the M4 but wow, the Lexus is on a completly other level of ugliness!! The rest of the cars looks pretty good!

bimmerj · 01-08-2014, 05:29 PM

I do have to agree with the ugly front on the Lexus. I personally think it is the light that causes many of these effects. In person, both cars will look awesome, at least I think so.

neilvosko · 01-08-2014, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mloyalty

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Originally Posted by basscadet

Interior Winner: Lexus, hands down.

Exterior winner: BMW, hands down.

Lexus couldn't style a car if they got Pininfarina to do all their work.

You're joking...

exactly...go test drive the new 2014 and report back...there is a reason lexus had the best sales month in 7 years after release if new is...gs is nice tooo

ZGM3 · 01-08-2014, 05:35 PM

Ill take those seats (mainly the fact that it is easy to install 4-point Harness).
Since the new M3/4 can NOT easily have a harness installed for track use since the headrest is integrated into the seat..

dreamspeed · 01-08-2014, 05:39 PM

I like it, the massive spindle grill is a little over the top on the regular series IS but on the "tuned" version it's pretty cool

BQTuning · 01-08-2014, 05:44 PM

hmmm, one of the teenage mutant ninja turtles vs spiderman

e90400whp · 01-08-2014, 05:46 PM

No thanks....i take M4

GotE46M · 01-08-2014, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CanAutM3

What an ugly snout on the RC-F

"Predator" face.

The hind quarters and wheel arches are very nice though, better than the M4 on those pics.

Powaup · 01-08-2014, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason

Added even more comparison photos to the first post.

-- http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=932511

Here's a vid from car&driver

cotmfk · 01-08-2014, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by lux

Not a fan of the lexus design but impressed with their engine. I would like to hear more information on their car's weight. How does it compare to the power to weight ratio with the new M3/M4?

Hopefully if the steering and handling are good, it should be a good competitor with BMW. Great time to be searching for a car in this class. Looking forward to the new C63, ATS-V, and RS4.

I don't think RS4 is coming. I think the RS5 is Audi's entry in this segment. (For the US at least.)

stealth.pilot · 01-08-2014, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by basscadet

Wow, looks familiar to me.

Only similarity I see is the color.

JasonX4MComp · 01-08-2014, 06:22 PM

I don't like the look of the Lexus at all and the interior is very plain and cheap looking

autopal · 01-08-2014, 06:33 PM

There is only one think about the Lexus that i love over the M3, and that is the NA V8.
It is not about power, or torque, but the big thing for me is the exhaust note. The advantages of turbos, as it relates to torque and fuel economy are well documented, but I really really love the sound of a naturally aspirated V8! Intoxicating!

CDM3DCT · 01-08-2014, 06:38 PM

Both choices have their pros and cons. The M4 isn't doing enough with its plain look while the RCF is doing too much with its entire look. I hate the new M4 turbo setup but love the RCFs NA V8 engine. I'll stick with the only logical choice an E92 M3, no matter how old or outdated some have already rendered it to be.

PS- ISF exhaust fail with 2 out of the 4 tips being functional, will the RCF carry on the tradition?

mkoesel · 01-08-2014, 06:50 PM

Great info - thank you for posting that.

I agree with you, the car sounds fantastic from a technical perspective. Doesn't rev as high as I would have hoped, but how can you argue with 480hp? Can't wait to see what the other three entries in this segment have cooked up to bring to the table.

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Originally Posted by Tornrider

This car is amazing!

5.0 V8
480 HP
7300 RPM

The cylinder heads and all moving parts are completely new. Friction reductions allow the engine to rev 500 rpm faster than the IS F's, to 7300 rpm.

...

Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...#ixzz2ppl6A1Hl

111R · 01-08-2014, 06:58 PM

From the front, it looks like an electric shaver and the instruments look like "Tokyo by night". Hideous...

GuyOh · 01-08-2014, 06:58 PM

wow, no competition, m4 HANDS DOWN!!!!

K19BMW · 01-08-2014, 07:03 PM

wow that front grill is soooooooooooooooo UGLY

NemesisX · 01-08-2014, 07:09 PM

480 HP huh? Interesting...

pkimM3r · 01-08-2014, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Savory

RCF looks pretty sleek, but it looks like the C pillar will have a huge blindspot.

you have your mirrors set wrong then. there should be NO blind spots.

makes me appreciate the phrase "less is MOARRR"

BLU135i · 01-08-2014, 07:18 PM

Lexus looks like a Subaru with a crappy body kit that is overcompensating. Really they should have left the bumpers in primer grey. The interior is horrible and cheap looking. That center console looks like it was lifted from a camery. The quad exhaust came from a movie set in the future and those seats look like infant car seats. Really I need the wings sticking out by my ears? Two different cars marketed to two different people.

Orich · 01-08-2014, 07:35 PM

Lexus front end =

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bimmerj Captain 146 Rep 795 Posts Drives: cars Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I do have to agree with the ugly front on the Lexus. I personally think it is the light that causes many of these effects. In person, both cars will look awesome, at least I think so.
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ZGM3 Private First Class 47 Rep 164 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: california iTrader: (0)	Ill take those seats (mainly the fact that it is easy to install 4-point Harness). Since the new M3/4 can NOT easily have a harness installed for track use since the headrest is integrated into the seat..
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autopal Second Lieutenant 199 Rep 233 Posts Drives: 2017 340i Xdrive MPPSK Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Saskatoon SK iTrader: (0)	There is only one think about the Lexus that i love over the M3, and that is the NA V8. It is not about power, or torque, but the big thing for me is the exhaust note. The advantages of turbos, as it relates to torque and fuel economy are well documented, but I really really love the sound of a naturally aspirated V8! Intoxicating!
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CDM3DCT First Lieutenant 32 Rep 307 Posts Drives: Jet Black M3 DCT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Both choices have their pros and cons. The M4 isn't doing enough with its plain look while the RCF is doing too much with its entire look. I hate the new M4 turbo setup but love the RCFs NA V8 engine. I'll stick with the only logical choice an E92 M3, no matter how old or outdated some have already rendered it to be. PS- ISF exhaust fail with 2 out of the 4 tips being functional, will the RCF carry on the tradition?
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Orich Second Lieutenant 40 Rep 228 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Lexus front end = Attached Images __________________ "Speeding is like farting - you have to know when it’s inappropriate." - James May
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