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2016 Lexus RC F

US · Subcompact Cars

The 2016 Lexus RC F is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
5.0L 8-cylinder (SIDI & PFI)
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Economy
19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
5.0L 8-cylinder (SIDI & PFI)
Combined Economy
19 MPG US (12.4 L/100 km) · EPA
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
Engine5.0L 8-cylinder (SIDI & PFI)
Displacement5.0 L
Cylinders8
Fuel typeGasoline

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionAutomatic
Gears8
DrivetrainRWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)
City16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km)
Highway25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

1 configuration listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 3, 2026.

  • 18V107000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lexus GS F, 2018 LC500, and 2015-2018 Lexus RC F vehicles, equipped with 5.0L V8 2UR-GSE engines with two high pressure fuel pumps. Specific operating conditions may result in damage to the pulsation damper in one of the high pressure fuel pumps, possibly causing a fatigue crack in the fuel pump cover.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 2, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall…

    Reported February 14, 2018. View on NHTSA

Data sources

Source checked: November 6, 2026

Data verified: November 6, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2016 Lexus RC F have?

5.0L 8-cylinder (SIDI & PFI). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Lexus RC F?

Combined fuel economy is 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2016 Lexus RC F front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: RWD.

Are there recalls for the 2016 Lexus RC F?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 3, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.