Video: Lexus RC F versus BMW M4

6 February 2015
Feature

Can the large, naturally aspirated V8 engine in the Lexus RC F match the twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre six-cylinder powerplant of BMW's M4? Matt Prior finds out.

Matt Prior

Matt Prior
Title: Editor-at-large

Matt is Autocar’s lead features writer and presenter, is the main face of Autocar’s YouTube channel, presents the My Week In Cars podcast and has written his weekly column, Tester’s Notes, since 2013.

Matt is an automotive engineer who has been writing and talking about cars since 1997. He joined Autocar in 2005 as deputy road test editor, prior to which he was road test editor and world rally editor for Channel 4’s automotive website, 4Car. 

Into all things engineering and automotive from any era, Matt is as comfortable regularly contributing to sibling titles Move Electric and Classic & Sports Car as he is writing for Autocar. He has a racing licence, and some malfunctioning classic cars and motorbikes. 

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bezor Ta 9 February 2015

Just one lap without sliding

It was so obvious the other driver was doing everything to slid in every single corner. Why not drive ONE lap for us without sliding so we can see which one is actually faster?
Peter Cavellini 8 February 2015

Well.......

Like you said either,but, on looks,i'd have the BMW.
5wheels 6 February 2015

Who was?

Who was the exuberant wheelman in the other car Matt ?? What most of us would dearly love to have a comparison on are (1) tyre wear (2) consumption (3) SERVICE costs and intervals
How about it? - Oh and until I get that info I agree with you - The Lexus is far less likely to throw you into a ditch or up a tree