See the New Lexus RC F's Digital Gauges in Action with Bonus Sound Track

You may be tempted to believe that the following footage was shot outside with the new 2015 Lexus RC F thrashing its 5.0-liter V8 on the road, but it was, in fact, filmed at the brand's Detroit Auto Show stand.

We assume the sounds we hear were pre-recorded and coupled to the instrument panel, which is two-thirds digital, and one third analogue with backlighting, the latter limited to the speedometer.

Lexus says the RC F’s combination meters that differ from the regular RC coupe are a further development of those used in the V10-powered LFA while also referencing aircraft cockpit instruments.

On the center you'll find a large tachometer that alters according to drive mode and which incorporates a digital speedometer and lap time recorder, while on the left hand side, there's a screen that shows differential torque vectoring monitor, G-Force meter, oil and water temperature gauges, mileage information and a stopwatch.

Pretty impressive stuff, don't you think?

You can watch the video, which comes to us courtesy of YouTube user Kaizen Factor, right below the jump.

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First Photos of New Lexus RC F with Carbon Package

One of the options boxes you may want to tick if you're interested in the new Lexus RC F high-performance coupe is the Carbon Package. We read about it when the Japanese brand introduced the car at the Detroit auto show earlier this week, but we hadn't seen what it looked like in full dressing.

The available package offers a clear-coated carbon fiber roof, engine hood and active rear wing.

Like us, you may have noticed that, in the following photos, aside from the white RC F that gets the full treatment, there's also a blue-colored model with the carbon fiber roof and rear spoiler, but what looks like a regular hood. We're not sure yet, as information remains limited, but it could be that Lexus may offer buyers the option of a painted or clear-coated carbon fiber bonnet.

Regardless if you order the package, the RC F will come with the same 450+ horsepower 5.0-liter V8 hooked up to an eight-speed Sports Direct Shift (SPDS) automatic transmission turning the rear axle.

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New Lexus RC 350 Shows Off its Luminous Red Paint in Detroit

Indeed, Lexus' newly revealed 450+ horsepower RC F is the one we all would like to own and drive, but for most people, the regular RC 350 will probably be the one they can actually afford – just don't ask us how much as the Japanese brand is still keeping it a secret.

The display model at the Detroit motor show comes in a new dark red finish that Lexus claims "is made brighter and with more contrast thanks to an entirely new painting process, using a two-color base of both silver and red" with the four coats of paint then baked twice to set the color.

Behind the Lexus brand's new trademark "spindle" grille is a 3.5-liter V6 engine teamed with an eight-speed sequential transmission driving the rear wheels.

At the show, Jeff Bracken, Lexus Group Vice President and General Manager, said the automaker expects to sell around 200 RC Fs and 1,200 RC350s each month, after they both go on sale in the U.S. this fall.

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New Lexus RC F Comes with +450HP V8 That Uses Both Atkinson and Otto Cycles [79 Photos]

Lexus just completed its press conference at the Detroit motor show where it yanked the covers off the new RC coupe and its high-performance sibling, the RC F that will compete with the BMW M4 Coupe and Audi RS5, and in the near future, the ATS V Coupe as well.

We already knew many things about the RC F, but besides a plethora of fresh photos, Lexus revealed an interesting fact about the car's powertrain and specifically, the all-new 5.0-liter 32-valve V8 engine.

For the first time, a performance Lexus unit utilizes the Atkinson cycle (used in hybrid models) at cruising speeds for improved fuel economy before switching to the traditional Otto cycle at higher rpm to boost performance levels.

Lexus won't give out specific output numbers yet, stating that the naturally-aspirated eight-cylinder mill delivers more than 450-horses and over 383 lb-ft (519Nm) of peak torque. By comparison, the BMW M3 and M4's straight-six turbo is rated at 425hp (431PS) from 5,500rpm to 7,300rpm and peak torque of 550Nm (406 lb-ft) between 1,850rpm and 5,500rpm.

Lexus said that the RC F will hit 60mph (96km/h) "faster than the IS F", which did it in 4.6 seconds, and reach an electronically limited top speed of 168mph (270km/h).

Unlike the M4, there's no manual option for the RC F that comes with a standard eight-speed Sports Direct Shift (SPDS) transmission driving the rear wheels through a Torque Vectoring Differential (TVD).

Lexus fitted the RC F with front and rear coil-spring independent suspension, with monotube gas-filled shock absorbers and ball-jointed stabilizer bars, while the car rides on new 19-inch diameter forged aluminum wheels shod in tires size 255/35 on the front axle and 275/35 on the rear.

“I've built RC F to be enjoyed by all enthusiasts – no matter what their level of expertise,” said RC F chief engineer Yukihiko Yaguchi.

“There's a misconception that racing cars are hard to drive. In fact, they're easy in the right hands because they've been purpose-built for the skill level of their drivers. It's the same with RC F. Electronics can be modified instantly on board to provide appropriate levels of performance and protection. But even at its basic setting, it's a blast” he added.

Other notable features include an active rear spoiler incorporated into the trunk lid to provide down force at speeds of more than 50 mph (80km/h), and an available carbon fiber package offers a clear coated carbon fiber roof.

The new RC F is scheduled to go on sale in the States this fall.

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