Lexus AU Tom's RC F '16

Your guide to the Lexus au TOM'S RC F '16 in Gran Turismo Sport. Learn about its specs, acquisition, and performance. Get ready to race!

Alright, let's talk about the Lexus au TOM'S RC F '16. This is a seriously cool Gr.2 machine that you'll find in both Gran Turismo Sport and Gran Turismo 7. It's a real race car, built for the Super GT Series, and it's got a bit of history behind it. ### In-Game Description When you check it out in GT7's Brand Central, it'll tell you this Lexus RC F GT500 won the GT500 class of the Super GT Series in 2016. It's packing a race-tuned 2.0-liter inline-4 engine. Fun fact: 2016 was actually the RC F's final year in the Super GT series before the LC 500 took over as Lexus' GT500 racer. ### Car Index (GT7) This car was Toyota/Lexus' contender in the Super GT Series from 2014 to 2016. Based on the production RC F that came out in late 2014, it was built to match DTM car regulations. That means things like the monocoque's weight and rigidity, plus its center of gravity, were brought in line with DTM standards. Even the dampers, brakes, and rear wing were made common with DTM cars. Because the top half of the body had to keep the RC F silhouette, designers focused on reworking the bottom half to generate downforce. Under the hood, it's got a turbocharged 2-liter inline-4 with direct injection – the RI4AG engine. This is the same unit used in Super Formula, just tuned for Super GT. The 2016 model was the last of its kind. New regulations limited the fuel restrictor flow from 100 kg/h down to 95 kg/h. So, Lexus had to really focus on making more power with less fuel, alongside other tweaks. The au TOM'S RC F, carrying the ace car number 36 for Lexus Team Tom's, managed a 2nd place finish in round 6 and a 3rd in round 3. It ended the season in 5th overall out of 15 cars. ### Café Conversations (GT7) If you're playing GT7, you might hear Jeremy mention this car. He'll tell you it debuted around 2014 and that this is the 2016 spec. He remembers it making a comeback after changing the engine, clawing its way up to fifth in the rankings by the end of the season. He also notes that another RC F, car number 39, actually won the championship that year! ### Acquisition Here's how you can get your hands on this beast: | Game | Purchase Location | Credits | Other Methods | | :------------------ | :---------------- | :-------- | :------------ | | Gran Turismo Sport | Lexus Brand Central | 800,000 | --- | | Gran Turismo 7 | Lexus Brand Central | 800,000 | --- | So, for 800,000 credits in either game, you can add this piece of Super GT history to your garage. It's a solid choice if you're looking for a competitive Gr.2 car. ### Trivia Just a heads-up for the detail-oriented folks: if you're messing around with the Livery Editor in GT Sport and decide to remove the default livery, you'll also remove the rear Tom's badge. It's a small thing, but it happens with a couple of other cars too, like the Lexus PETRONAS TOM'S SC430 '08 and the Nissan R92CP '92. In GT7, if you're heading to GT Auto for upgrades, you'll find a high-downforce wing option available, which is particularly useful for races at the Fuji International Speedway.