Toyota Tests New 2.0 Liters Of Rice Power On Lexus RC, Manual Transmission?

Lexus RC F. (Doc. Lexus USA)

Toyota is reportedly developing a new turbo cylinder 4 engine for one of the high-performance cars of the premium brand, Lexus. It is said that the power can reach 592 dk or the equivalent of high-performance cars in general.

Launching from Carscoops, Friday, September 27, the machine is being tested by manufacturers with the Lexus RC model during media events for Toyota's new family of machines with a capacity of 1.5 and 2.0 liters. Another interesting thing is that the Lexus RC coupe is tested with a manual transmission of six accelerations. Although a Lexus engineer says RC will be a project in the field of motorsports, they could use this new engine on their future coup production model.

Not only machines, the thing that is in the spotlight is the use of six acceleration manual transmissions which began to erode in the midst of the growth of automatic gyrboks enthusiasts.

In addition to the 592 dk version, Toyota is also developing a version of the 4-cylinder turbo engine with 395 dk power which will be paired with automatic transmission of 8 accelerations which are likely to be taken directly from the latest GR Corolla and GR Yaris. This machine is claimed to have enormous potential and is expected to replace the legendary 2JZ engine, and has the potential to be available with 296 dk of power, thus providing many powertrain options for several upcoming models.

The use of 395 dk of power engine is also evidenced by the catch of a spy camera showing the Lexus IS prototype shrouded in camouflage stickers. Even though its shape is disguised, this car looks engrossed in a race track with a distinctive 4-cylinder engine roar.

It is likely that this 395-dk powered engine will be embedded in the Toyota MR2 which will be sold in the near future based on the FT-Se concept exhibited at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show (JMS).

In addition to MR2, the manufacturer, which is now headed by Akio Toyoda, is also trying to restore the model of Celica, which will have a two-door pairing style with a power of 395 dk by using the same GR-Four system as GR Corolla and GR Yaris.

This family of 1.5 and 2.0 liters of new engines will be used across the ranks of the Toyota and Lexus models. These machines will also be optimized for the use of hybrid or PHEV and are compatible with alternative fuels. This shows that Toyota is preparing itself for the future of an increasingly electric vehicle-oriented automotive industry.