Is the 2021 Lexus RC F Fuji Speedway Edition a sports car worth the price?

[@reigndigrazia1]

Sisters boyfriends dad is the GM of Lexus. He brought this car home today and we looked at this video and the model numbers all matched up to the car here so I got a ride in this exact one you’re reviewing.That carbon fiber in and outside of the car is beautiful.

[@2W3X4YZ5]

Like a ginsu knife. Cannot fathom why this was not used as a platform for the Supra. This is so much more in character with the original formula, vs what we got. Phenomenal car. Thanks for the video.

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you!

[@carboydorifutoparty3976]

It's heavy,been out for a good long bit and no ones really pushed this platform,can't really keep up with its competition too well really at all anymore,and not really easy at all to get power out of. Compared to the current they really didn't have to use the RC chassis really cause of how fast and capable the current supras chassis is now.

[@RandenMontalvo]

The Supra platform is better than this that's why.

[@andrewjarvis7777]

the Z4 platform? no, no it's not lmfao

[@KirkKreifels]

Mmmm carbon ceramic brakes.

[@RaitisRides]

Heck yeah!

[@RaitisRides]

@Joseph Payton you busted him!

[@mclarenspeedtail8988]

Oh hello there kirk.

[@RaitisRides]

@Joseph Payton You did it!

[@RaitisRides]

@@mclarenspeedtail8988 he is a huge Raiti's Rides fan!

[@atoyotnumber1aguilas641]

I’m a Toyota person and that Lexus IS Beautiful! And you and Lori are the best!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Carlos! zI am so glad that you liked this one.

[@jeanclouivil7893]

It’s not IS it’s RC F fuji edition!

[@atoyotnumber1aguilas641]

@@jeanclouivil7893 I met to say is beautiful! Not Lexus IS!!!

[@jeanclouivil7893]

@@atoyotnumber1aguilas641 🤝

[@brianlee7738]

Lexus has been killing it with their F-Sport products. Also, I'm surprised that this V8 has 1 more HP than the LC500.

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very right!

[@thegreatresist2718]

Here's 1 more hp hold traction button for 5 seconds to disable the stability control just not in the wet unless ur pro

[@gregpst77]

It’s faster than the LC do to weight.

[@autonewstv86]

The backseats have a little more space than I thought. F Sport trims really takes Lexus to a new level!

[@2ZZGE100]

Not F-Sport. It is a full F car (RCF). F-sport is like IS350 F-Sport, which are a few add ons to the standard car.

[@Lee-ve4gl]

That's is true my dear

[@yungactivist]

The F

[@Drippy_JDj]

Facts:

[@trevor2830]

Ladies and gentlemen..This is why if you're gonna work do something you love 😎 Joe doesn't break a sweat from stress only the excitement look at him grinning from ear to ear 😄😁 thats what's up. Thanks Lori and Joe what a team!

[@mclarenspeedtail8988]

This is for everyone of can't afford a lfa like me

[@RaitisRides]

LOL

[@xerxes1245]

Don’t feel bad... a lot of people can’t afford the LFA

[@RaitisRides]

@@xerxes1245 they can’t afford this either!

[@stevengill9442]

@@RaitisRides Correct 🤣

[@mystictk4149]

@@xerxes1245 That’s trash ass America for you.

[@sengsythao1896]

Definitely appreciate what lexus has done to this vehicle. Toyota/lexus (reliability): ✅ Carbon fiber: ✅ Natural aspirated v8 rumble: ✅ Can fit 3 other friends: ✅ Smiles per gallon: ✅ Price tag: 🤔...✅ makes it up!: ✅ Nice review! 😎👍

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for listing out those great points!

[@slickhomieseal6376]

I remember watching when you had 2000 subs. You’ve grown so much 🏆 congrats man

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks brother! I really appreciate you being on the journey with me!

[@mattlittlej]

I keep looking at other cars but I keep coming back to the RC F. That'll definitely be my next car. Great that you got to track it - it looked like there was zero body role and she took the corners like a champ!

[@omarcortes5754]

It would be perfect with a manual transmission, but boy oh boy. This car is amazing, love how it looks, how it sounds, how it drives.

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you!

[@supernerdman55]

YES LEXUS GANG FOR LIFE

[@RaitisRides]

I am glad that you are loving this one.

[@Lee-ve4gl]

I love this baby. Surely going for it

[@Lee-ve4gl]

Hey dude. Do you wanna Make quarrels

[@Lee-ve4gl]

But never withstanding what way is that

[@yourvault1612]

Meanwhile you drive a 2012 Lexus CT 200h 😂

[@R4W]

Thanks Joe, I had a lot of fun watching this one. All your reviews are great but this was definitely one of the special ones

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for saying that and sharing the experience wit me!

[@NasirPremier904]

2-3 years from now, it’ll be 40% off it’s original MSRP. Interior is a little weird and outdated. The exterior is aggressive and actually has nice performance/weight reduction parts. It’ll be a good lease car for sure.

[@kumart.v.968]

Road to 750k!!! Share more guys! We gotta get to the TOP

[@RaitisRides]

You are the best! I’m so glad o got to finally meet you in person.

[@grizzghost2085]

Joe & Lo great work as always. I have the GSF but love the feel of the RCF. Killer review keep them coming

[@vsrap71]

I wanna see Joe showcasing an LFA one day!

[@RaitisRides]

Same here!

[@corvette214]

I enjoy the enthusiasm you show in your all of your car reviews. You are definitely are a true ‘car guy’ ! lol I have a 2015 Lexus RC-F in the same Gray color as this Fuji edition you reviewed here. They are great fun car to drive, and have a one of the best ‘engine sounds’ found on the road these days.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for taking the time to say that William!

[@popsgsf2884]

Great review, and fun to watch - looks like you had a blast out on the track!

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that I could share it with you Allen!

[@희연-g9u]

Can't wait till Joe review an IS F in the near future!

[@RaitisRides]

Same here my friend!

[@vampyrelycan99]

Just a few mishaps with the RC lineup including the F: - Foot parking brake (no electronic handbrake); - Iffy touch trackpad control; - Little to no rear legroom For this F model, there is also no choice of the rear diff ie. TVD is compulsory and cannot be subbed with the mechanical Torsen diff......

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing that great input!

[@mokojinking3853]

i like the way joe is making life with his wife

[@RaitisRides]

That really means a lot!

[@leojohnwayne1422]

I wish I can be that happy all the time. The only time I feel excitement is when I’m driving..

[@marcoAKAjoe]

@@leojohnwayne1422 lol

[@leojohnwayne1422]

@@marcoAKAjoe thank you Leo the dawg.

[@RandenMontalvo]

The best version of the RCF and you can feel the excitement. Great classic video.

[@darksideemt]

Looks like you had fun! Hope you got some Buc'ees while you were there. My dad lives 10 min from the track.

[@loriraiti4924]

We did go to Buck’ees!

[@2ZZGE100]

From a 2016 Lexus RCF carbon/TVD owner, great review! Keep them coming.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks man!

[@2ZZGE100]

@@RaitisRides Always great to watch your videos.

[@dannyalex1598]

Thank you Joe! I love the RCF Fuji Speedway Edition!! Love that V8 and the exhaust!! By the way, did you happen to see a Lexus LC 500 at the auto roundup?

[@RaitisRides]

Yes I did Danny!

[@ajsti2484]

Awesome RCF, thanks for the video Joe!

[@robertwallace4928]

I’m adding an RCF to our garage (not getting rid of the Scat Pack of course!) and this has become my favorite of your videos! Cheers and keep up the great work.

[@f_rated_rc1708]

Loving my Fuji Speedway edition!!! Awesome vid !!

[@derricksmith6104]

I pick up my RCFFSE 2022 here in Canada. Does anyone know how many were imported here??

[@Irishmanbikes]

Yes, I still want to see performance Lexus cars on Raitis' Rides.

[@RaitisRides]

Sounds good to me Dan!

[@kartoshka1979]

What makes the car half a second faster than a regular rc F 0-60? Just the weight savings?

[@RaitisRides]

Yes

[@thinkabout602]

Great to see you on the track Joe 🏁 🏆

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for saying that and letting me share it with you.

[@hamkhat]

I don't think I've ever seen him this happy! Hilarious 😁 thanks for sharing this with us 🙌🏼

[@RaitisRides]

This is me on a race track!

[@Lee-ve4gl]

Keep it up Buddy

[@marcoAKAjoe]

Top gear: Texas edition

[@senseir1]

nice review! i had a 17 rc f for 2yrs then moved to the fuji. i can see that after you've driven it....you get what it brings to the table. most people won't which is ok. i'm blessed that i could have had any one of the cars people compare it to and even gone exotic but there was simply no interest. so lexus, if you're reading this bring on the rumored tt v8 lc f and i'd gladly give you my money...and i'm keeping the fuji too.

[@JohnBlazeZero]

I’m keeping my 21 RCF in USB and I’m never letting it go. Need an LC and ISF to go with it eventually. Cheers bro

[@dylantoussaintinnocent5920]

Very sportly nice interior 💪🏿

[@RaitisRides]

You better believe it!

[@michelgerard4139]

No..too expensive..nice car...but the performance would have to improve to be worth the price...it should top off @ $80k until they improve the torque and infotech... nice video JOE and Lori.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing that great input!

[@tomstamatakos8027]

Super cool car Joe!👍👍 Glad you had a blast💪😎 Thinking about an RC coupe now!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Tom! I am so glad that you liked this one.

[@EsotericOrderJ]

I want to see more of your Camaro! This V8 sounds great!

[@RaitisRides]

Stay tuned brother!

[@NewShockerGuy]

6:55, that rear vent on the rear fender is actually functional. Unlike the previous models the face lifted ones are 100% functional. If you take the rear bumper off that opening goes through. Not nearly as large as the front fender vent but it is functional non the less.

[@TheShock03]

The fact that brands make their race track models for fans and admirers alike is pretty cool.

[@emmettthomas953]

Great Car! Great Review! Great Sound & Track display! Its a win-win-win scenario. 🏁 This makes me want to upgrade my RC 350 F AWD.

[@bigdawgb203]

🔔 squad as always! I have a feeling imma love this one! Keep up the great work I hope u and Lori are great!

[@RaitisRides]

We think you will really love this one. Lori and I are great!

[@paulac1234]

Lexus without a doubt is the best! Just picked up my new 2021 Lexus IS 350 FSport Dynamic Handling package and I’m in love. This one though is a gem :-)

[@RaitisRides]

Congrats Paula!

[@LESTER7L1]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! WOW!! This Lexus RCF is something else, guys!. Joe and Lori Thank you! Lori you are the video mistress! RIGHT ON! I will see you guys on another ride!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Lester for always taking the time to watch and comment! We love sharing it with you!

[@LESTER7L1]

@@RaitisRides My pleasure Joe!

[@LS1007]

It’s an awesome car but you know how I feel about those grills. Thanks for the ride Joe. Nice driving! Well done you and Lori! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Larry for watching whether the grills are large or small.

[@syedhussain4471]

whats up with disliking the video before even watching it. only been a couple of minutes since it was out

[@RaitisRides]

I know right! Especially this one with the on track footage. Haters will always hate!

[@yes8032]

Exactly

[@RaitisRides]

@@yes8032 Yes sir!

[@808aaq]

If I was driving this my insurance premiums would definitely go through the roof with all the speeding tickets I would get lol man, a guy can only dream! 🔥🔥💪💪😍😍

[@RaitisRides]

You are so right about that!

[@stellantistom6881]

How are you Joe? LEXUS LET'S GO!!!

[@RaitisRides]

Hey Tom this review says it all for me!

[@stellantistom6881]

@@RaitisRides ;D

[@DevilTime247]

Two Thumbs up 👍 👍 on the review and the Legendary RC F

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks man!

[@blakerh]

Beautiful car! Joe is living the dream!

So cool to see you racing around my home area. I hope you enjoyed your time in Fort Worth.

[@watchreport]

Whaddya say Joe? Million subscribers and you take one of these home? Great review.

[@ArtificallyHip]

The official test track for Raiti's rides!

[@RaitisRides]

Heck yeah!

[@mariowhyte2816]

Yeeeeeeeeeessssssss maaaaaaaan!!! This Lexus is a thing of beauty and power!!!! I love it!!! More track reviews like this one would definitely be appreciated Joe and Lori!!! Tge video content and quality is absolutely stunning!!! #RaitisRides #527kSubsAndCounting #OnThrottle #ToTheDoorPanel #TwinkiesForDays #OnThrottleAgain #LoriGotAngles #CameraQueen #Zonkmeister #OnThrottleAllOverThePlace #IfYoureReadyImReady #Lexus #RC_F #FujiSpeedwayEdition

[@ahmedsyed3436]

Great review … I would love to see a drag race between this and Godzilla

[@RaitisRides]

A GTR would kill it.

[@ahmedsyed3436]

I know … LOL - also not too many Lexus buyers cross shopping GTR

[@ammarisrar2005]

For me personally, I would Zonk the badges not being blacked out all of the F badges and all of the Lexus badges and I would Zonk like you said the chrome on the mirror caps

[@RaitisRides]

Good call!

[@chadallen7976]

That was really fun watching Joe! My son gets to take the new c8 Corvette around Indianapolis motor speedway next month. He works at a Chevy dealer! Looks like you had a blast...🏁🏁

[@RaitisRides]

Very cool! Thanks for letting me share it with you!

[@brianbarbe9646]

Joe, subscribed a couple of weeks ago and your reviews are outstanding......both informative and entertaining. Kudos to conservative Toyota for making such a limited market car. What a screamer. Wish they would have turned you loose on the oval. Keep up the great work!!!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for joining the Raiti's Rides family! You bring up some very good points!

[@Boomtendo4tw]

Raiti on track! So fun!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for taking the drive with me!

[@J.letsTalk]

I bet Bonnie and Clyde wish they had that in the 30's 🤣🤣🤣

[@RaitisRides]

Oh yeah!

[@tomokokishi3066]

Fun fact. Japanese market does not receive the Fuji edition. As a matter of fact, there are no special edition RCF in Japan

[@RaitisRides]

Interesting!

[@bjm23vancity92]

Interior console-Zonk Trackpad-Zonk. Too bad I had an ISF and next was a progression to an RCF, but nope moved on to another brand.

[@jojokuki9701]

Joe, Joe... Joe... So happy for you man! Finally reviewing the right cars on the track!!! Yes. Keep it coming

[@Subbanfan11]

Jo, I love your content so much I watch even if I'm not interested in the car.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Craig! I really appreciate that!

[@dalecackowski9259]

That was PHantastic!! ...And to top it off you can rock out to some VH or Rush in the CD player while canyon blazing! Oh yeah

[@RaitisRides]

I like the way that you think Dale!

[@Trav990]

Ahh this is so beautiful. They should make one in a manual tranmission as well.

[@howled0]

I love that hood!

[@RaitisRides]

I know right!

[@samuraikam]

I think it’s a well built, solid machine 👍

[@justinsummers5873]

Joe your paperwork is flying around all over the back seat 🤣

[@RaitisRides]

Not mine it was Lexus.

[@reenachauriya4931]

Nice eyes

[@audiophile64]

I have a fully loaded 2021 IS350 FSPORT AWD Black Caviar and Im jealous,dare I ask price?close to 6 figures I assume. Love this gray and the carbon fiber and brakes of course and the engine sound is fantastic.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share it with you!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share it with you!

[@tomdrummy4984]

Love love love the hood....and the exhaust...and the seats😁 So Joe...which one ya like better? This or the lc500?

[@yes8032]

Definitely the sports car worth it man very exiting car

[@RaitisRides]

Just watch the track footage!

[@yes8032]

@@RaitisRides cool indeed 👏

[@RaitisRides]

@@yes8032 Yes sir!

[@naveenthemachine]

That 5.0L V8 😍 I wonder in comparison between these three powertrain whats the better combo? Lexus 5.0L v8 w 8 speed, Lexus 5.0L V8 w 10 speed fca 6.4L SRT 392 HEMI w ZF 8 speed?

[@RaitisRides]

That would be fun for sure!

[@ethang2561]

Hey Joe Thank you for The rcf review.

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very welcome Ethan.

[@ethang2561]

@@RaitisRides ON THROTTLE ACTION.

[@ioanniskalathakis4037]

You guys Rock !! you love your job and who wouldn’t!! Definitely looks like a lot of fun 🤩

[@Justin-qf9ip]

Great review as always. But man! Raiti, i bet you feel like a kid in a candy store when you are reviewing these cars. Thank you, and Lori as well.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Justin! You bet I do! I want to take them all home!

[@deundreward7057]

It's Lexus Time, Let's Go!!!

[@Rylorenzana]

Joe is the absolute best car reviewer in the entire galaxy. "ON THROTTLE!!!!!!!!"

[@Skulldude567]

Aw man I want the Lexus RCF so bad. The mustang GT/ 2021 Supra and RCF are my favorite sports cars of all time...

[@Spadoodles]

Raiti (and others) do you know if they'll be adding the modern tech in the IS500 to the RCF within the next years? That's the selling point nearly for me - besides the four doors.

[@RaitisRides]

They should be!

[@fabian-isf5310]

This car is almost perfect but it is lacking just 1 thing: power. If the power numbers were bumped by 100 it'll be perfect. So, 571hp and 495whp.

[@marbes394]

Wow Joe seeing you having such a good time makes me 😃👍

[@dustin.1x]

They need to make a Race car. This is kind of luxury and sport. They should take out the backseats add a 6 speed manual, stiffer chassis and suspension,

[@TheLastRide88]

Gorgeous car. The rear seats got to go. The infotainment is dated and the gauge cluster looks laggy, but man the car and that engine and those breaks and all that carbon fiber definitely make a statement. Hopefully for the next year model Lexus improves their interior.

[@koreyhimself]

High flow cats and muffler upgrade needed. They went to tamed

[@RaitisRides]

Not a hard fix.

[@koreyhimself]

@@RaitisRides you should do a series called underRaitied like under rated cars on the road today and overall.

[@iJayBT]

What's the difference between this Fuji Speedway Edition and the Track Edition?

[@Dfelizardo]

Love the paper enjoying the those horsepower

[@RaitisRides]

I know right!

[@limitbreaker0000]

@14:05 one small trophy 🏆 from a track day lol that made me laugh 😂 because that's a new place to keep trophies haha

[@rico4you]

Wish it sounded just something like that of the Symphonic LFA...

[@RaitisRides]

It's missing 2-cylinders

[@MrPugheaven]

That's a lovely car and the only one of it's kind... love the styling... classy!!!

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that I can bring it to you mark!

[@barrydraper]

Awesome car! Great review! But why didn't they let you take it around the big quad-oval track at TMS? It would have been fun seeing it do the NASCAR dance. Those inner-tracks may highlight handling, but can be so........restrictive.

[@Irishmanbikes]

Nice Ride, but I don't like the carbon fiber in red. prefer it in black

[@RaitisRides]

I can totally understand where you are coming from.

[@RobertMichael]

This is now on my list! How’s the reliability?

[@bonniewatch8463]

I sat in a RC and that dash is dated big time compared to the competition a big zonk. Way busy and no flow. Sounds great especially when you hold a gear and down shift.

[@doughboy5858]

14:36 it’s really hilarious seeing that Joe truly is disappointed that there is t any ventilation on the seats. I love Lexus but it makes no sense that you have a $100k sports car without ventilated seats, I have that in my ES 350 😂

[@chadclark2684]

Love the v8, but the chassis and car in general can’t keep up with its competitors, at least what I’ve read. And those competitors are far cheaper. But props to Lexus for keeping the 8, and getting all they could out of this platform over all the years!

[@870expressmag]

I'm going to have to ZONK the price tag!!!

[@RaitisRides]

I feel you!

[@nathann5169]

What the difference between the Fuji compared to the track edition or are they the same car?

[@antoinelee-thomas9536]

Texas Motor Speedway should've allowed you to take the RC F to the main track and let you open its full potential all the way up.

[@RaitisRides]

They were doing maintenance on the oval that week.

[@ammarisrar2005]

But the road course showed how nimble the RC-F is