How many cylinders does a Lexus RC 350 have?
The Lexus RC 350 has six cylinders in a 3.5-liter V6 engine.
The RC 350 is a member of Lexus's compact luxury coupe lineup and uses the 3.5-liter V6 from the 2GR-FKS family. The badge "350" signals the engine class rather than an exact horsepower figure, and the model is offered with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive in many markets. In many model years, the engine output sits around 311 horsepower, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Engine configuration
Key facts about the RC 350's powerplant are summarized below:
- Engine: 3.5-liter V6 (2GR-FKS) with six cylinders
- Configuration: V-shaped, DOHC, 24 valves
- Transmission: 8-speed automatic
- Drivetrain: Available in rear-wheel drive (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD)
- Badge meaning: "350" refers to engine displacement class, not a precise horsepower figure
These points confirm the RC 350's defining six-cylinder V6 configuration and its typical drivetrain options.
Related models and clarifications
RC 350 vs RC 300h
The RC 350's V6 powertrain is distinct from the RC 300h hybrid variant, which uses a 2.5-liter inline-4 engine paired with electric motors to deliver a different balance of power and efficiency.
Summary: The Lexus RC 350 has six cylinders in a 3.5-liter V6 engine, generally paired with an eight-speed automatic and available with RWD or AWD. The RC 300h is a separate hybrid model using a different engine configuration.
Is the Lexus RC 350 a good car?
The RC300 and RC350 models reviewed here make for great long-distance grand tourers and are comfortable for daily driving too, but they aren't as satisfying to drive as their sporty-looking bodywork would suggest.
Is the Lexus RC 350 V6 or V8?
V6
RESPONSIVE V6 POWER
The 3.5-liter V6 engines of the RC 300 AWD and RC 350 deliver 260 and 311 horsepower,* respectively.
What engine does the RC 350 have?
The 3.5-liter V6 engine of the RC 350 and RC 350 F SPORT delivers 311 horsepower.
Is the Lexus RC 350 fast?
With the rear-wheel drive configuration, the RC 350 accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 5.8 seconds, which increases to 6 seconds in all-wheel drive.
