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2017 Lexus RC 200t

The 2017 Lexus RC 200t is a 241-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 with an aa81e 8-speed sport direct shift electronically controlled automatic and rear-wheel drive. It is rated at 26 mpg combined.

Spec Value
Engine
Engine Type8AR-FTS 2.0L I4 twin-scroll turbocharged with intercooler; aluminum block and heads, DOHC 16-valve; Dual VVT-i
Displacement2 L
Horsepower241 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1650–4400 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC 16-valve; Dual VVT-i
Bore and Stroke86.1 x 86.1 mm (3.39 x 3.39 in.)
Compression Ratio10.0:1
Injection TypeD-4ST (direct and port injected, turbocharged)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Differential TypeRear differential; FD ratio 3.133:1 (TORSEN limited-slip available on RC 200t & RC 350 RWD F SPORT)
Transmission
TransmissionAA81E 8-speed Sport Direct Shift Electronically Controlled automatic with paddle shifters
1st Gear4.596
2nd Gear2.724
3rd Gear1.863
4th Gear1.464
5th Gear1.231
6th Gear1
7th Gear0.824
8th Gear0.685
Reverse4.056
Final Drive3.133
Fuel Economy
City22 MPG
Highway32 MPG
Combined26 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium 91 AKI
Suspension
Front SuspensionDouble wishbone with high-mount upper arms, coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers, stabilizer bar (F SPORT: adaptive variable suspension)
Rear SuspensionMultilink, coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
Brakes
Front Brake Disc13.15 in. ventilated disc (std); 14.06 in. two-piece ventilated disc (F SPORT option)
Rear Brake Disc12.20 in. ventilated disc
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front18 x 8 in. aluminum alloy (std); 19 x 8 in. aluminum alloy (opt)
Wheels Rear18 x 8 in. aluminum alloy (std); 19 x 8 in. (AWD opt) / 19 x 9 in. (RWD F SPORT opt)
Tires Front235/45R18 all-season (std); 235/40R19 summer (opt)
Tires Rear235/45R18 all-season (std); 265/35R19 summer (opt)
Dimensions & Weight
Length184.8 in
Width72.4 in
Height54.9 in
Wheelbase107.5 in
Front Track62.2 in
Rear Track63 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft³
Curb Weight3,737 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37.8 in
Headroom Rear34.8 in
Legroom Front45.4 in
Legroom Rear27.3 in
Shoulder Room Front54.7 in
Shoulder Room Rear50.8 in
Hip Room Front53.9 in
Hip Room Rear44.9 in
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