2027 Lexus RC F Release Date: Facts & Rumors – There is no official 2027 Lexus RC F. Lexus confirmed the end of the RC and high-performance RC F coupe lineup after the 2025 model year, with production wrapping up in November 2025. The final chapter came via a limited RC F Final Edition for the U.S. and Japan markets.
Any search interest in a “2027 Lexus RC F” stems from hopes for a successor or confusion with other upcoming Lexus performance models. Here’s the current picture based on official announcements and reporting from trusted automotive sources.
Official End of the Lexus RC F
Lexus announced in January 2025 that the RC and RC F would be discontinued at the conclusion of the 2025 model year after more than a decade on the market and roughly 90,000 combined global sales. Production in Japan ended in November 2025.
The last version offered in the United States was the 2025 RC F Final Edition. It retained the naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 producing 472 horsepower, paired with an eight-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. Lexus enhanced it with carbon-fiber elements (roof, front spoiler, rear diffuser, and active rear wing), 19-inch BBS forged wheels, red Brembo calipers, and a distinctive black-and-red interior. U.S. pricing started around $94,000 including destination.
This marked the end of one of the last naturally aspirated V8 performance coupes available from a major luxury brand in the U.S. market.
Why There Is No 2027 Lexus RC F?
No official plans, spy photos, or confirmed development point to a next-generation RC F arriving in 2027 or any other year under that name. Declining sales in the traditional sports-coupe segment, shifting buyer preferences toward SUVs and electrified vehicles, and stricter emissions and safety regulations contributed to the decision.
Lexus has not announced a direct high-performance F-badge replacement for the RC F in the near term. Brand executives have indicated that future “F” performance differentiation may lean more toward software-defined driving modes and technology rather than traditional hardware-focused models.
Potential Successors and Related Models
While the RC F itself is gone, Lexus is not abandoning two-door performance cars entirely.
Recent reports from Japanese outlets point to a single new flagship coupe expected around 2027 that would effectively replace both the smaller RC and the larger LC. This model is rumored to be sized closer to the LC (around 189 inches long), share underpinnings related to the next-generation Toyota GR Supra platform, and use a 3.5-liter V6 hybrid powertrain, with a possible battery-electric version later. Pricing is expected to start near current LC levels (roughly $97,000–$115,000 range in the U.S. if it arrives). It would be positioned more as a premium grand tourer than a hardcore track-focused RC F rival.
Separately, Lexus is developing the LFR (sometimes linked to the Toyota GR GT concept), a low-volume halo sports car and spiritual successor to the LFA. Expected as a 2027 model, it is projected to feature a twin-turbo V8 hybrid powertrain with significantly higher output than the old RC F’s 472 hp, dramatic proportions, and a GT3 racing counterpart. This car sits in a much higher price and performance tier and is not a volume replacement for the RC F.
What U.S. Buyers Should Know?
- Remaining new 2025 RC F Final Edition inventory (if any) is extremely limited.
- The used market for clean, low-mileage RC F models—especially Track Edition or Final Edition examples—is likely to strengthen given the end of production and the scarcity of naturally aspirated V8 coupes.
- Any true spiritual successor in the midsize performance coupe space remains unconfirmed and would arrive no earlier than the late 2020s under a different name or positioning.
For the latest official information, check the Lexus USA newsroom or contact a local dealer. Interest in a high-performance Lexus coupe remains strong among U.S. enthusiasts, so any future announcement is likely to generate significant attention.
Stay tuned to trusted sources such as Car and Driver, MotorTrend, and the official Lexus channels for updates on the brand’s next performance models.