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Lexus RC vs Porsche 911

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Lexus RC
Lexus RC

$49,490 - $121,888

2020 price

Porsche 911
Porsche 911

$277,800 - $559,400

2024 price

Summary

2020 Lexus RC
2024 Porsche 911
Safety Rating

Engine Type
V6, 3.5L

Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

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Fuel Efficiency
9.4L/100km (combined)

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Seating
4

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Dislikes
  • Infuriating multimedia system
  • Token second row of seats
  • Not very fuel efficient

  • Relatively modest safety
  • Short warranty
  • Harsh ride
2020 Lexus RC Summary

If it wasn’t for this review appearing on your screen right now, would you have even remembered the Lexus RC was a thing?

At the time of writing, the RC is actually the fifth most popular model in its sports car segment. Yep, only the two-door versions of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and E-Class, and BMW 4 Series and Z4 sell better.

So, why is the RC seemingly invisible? But more importantly, does it deserve to be? Let’s test the RC 350 F Sport to find out.

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2024 Porsche 911 Summary

It's a question only a relative few have the opportunity to answer for real. How much Porsche 911 is enough?

Faced with myriad options through Carrera, Turbo and GT models, where does your satisfaction threshold lie?

Well, I've just confirmed mine with the subject of this review, the 911 Carrera T.

Closer to the entry-point to the line-up than the top shelf, it's a lightened, tweaked, yet every-day driveable version of this iconic sports car.

The 'T' stands for Touring, a designation first applied to the 911 in 1968, and experiencing a rebirth with the previous 991 series of the car, as well as the current Macan.

We spent a week exploring its form and function, so, read on to see if this could be your Porsche 911 sweet spot.

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