Lexus RC350 XC10 V6: the coupé that lives at high revs, the exhaust system guide
The RC 350 coupé embodies sportiness the Lexus way: meticulous finish, taut lines and a 3.5-litre naturally aspirated V6 that finds its voice at high revs. The whole paradox lies in its factory exhaust, designed so that you hear almost nothing of this climb through the revs. Throughout this guide, you will see how to configure a ROG exhaust that gives the RC 350 back the character its engine promises.
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Your ROG exhaust for the Lexus RC350 XC10 V6
From €2,190 in stainless steel, €2,690 in titanium
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- Lexus RC350 XC10 V6 3.5 (2014-2021)
- Engine
- 310 hp · 376 Nm
- Exhaust
- Valved cat-back, built for your VIN
- Material
- 304 stainless steel or titanium
- Valves
- ROG remote, or factory control if your vehicle has it
- Lead time
- 20 working days from order confirmation to delivery
- Warranty
- 3 years, parts and workmanship
Closely related versions have their own guide: Lexus RC F XC10 V8 5.0, Lexus RC200t XC10 2.0 Turbo.
The 3.5-litre V6: the naturally aspirated soul of the RC 350
The RC 350 gets a 3.5-litre naturally aspirated V6 with dual injection, combining direct injection and port injection. It produces 310 hp. Without forced induction, the power arrives progressively and linearly, and the engine rewards those who dare to push it: it is at the top of the rev counter that it gives its best, with precise, immediate throttle response.
On a naturally aspirated V6, the exhaust is the main instrument: nothing stands between the cylinders and the exhaust system. Yet the RC 350's factory exhaust is designed to preserve calm in the cabin, at the expense of the climb through the revs that gives this engine its flavour. The ROG valved exhaust takes its place without any work on the mechanicals or the electronics, and lets you make the V6 heard whenever you wish.
How the exhaust on your Lexus RC350 XC10 V6 is put together
Here is what the ROG exhaust replaces, and where the sound is shaped.
The cat-back is the complete exhaust system
It is everything you can see under your Lexus RC350 XC10 V6, all the way to the tips: pipes, silencer, valves. This is the part where most of our research and development goes, the part that shapes the sound, and it fits without touching the engine or the ECU.
Your Lexus RC350 XC10 V6 in figures
An exhaust system is judged first by ear and on the scales. The extra horsepower comes from an ECU remap.
Power
Torque
Published manufacturer and Stage 2 figures, converted from US units.
The ROG exhaust works with or without an ECU remap. To get the full potential out of your Lexus RC350 XC10 V6, we recommend taking it to an approved tuning centre afterwards.
Configuring your exhaust, step by step
3 choices, in the same order as the product page configurator.
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Step 1 of 3: Material: stainless steel or titanium
For your Lexus RC350 XC10 V6, the exhaust costs €2,190 in stainless steel and €2,690 in titanium.
304 stainless steel
2 190 €
- Weight
- Baseline
- Sound
- Full and rounded
The safe bet: strong, corrosion-proof, with a full, rounded sound. The best value for money.
Titanium
2 690 €
- Weight
- Around 40% lighter
- Sound
- Metallic, crystal-clear
It makes the exhaust around 40% lighter for the same design. Its note is more metallic and clearer higher up the rev range, and its finish ranges from brushed to blued.
No worries on durability: 304 stainless steel shrugs off winter road salt and titanium does not rust. Stainless steel or titanium: what really changes.
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Step 2 of 3: Valves: ROG remote or factory control
Two ways to control the valves on your Lexus RC350 XC10 V6.
ROG remote
A discreet control unit in the boot and a two-button remote: you open and close whenever you like, independently of the drive modes. For fitting, we support you by phone or by email.
Factory control
- Only for vehicles fitted with factory valves
- Controlled by the drive modes
For vehicles fitted with factory valves: the exhaust connects to their control and the drive modes stay in charge, with no extra control unit.
At 130 km/h, many sports exhausts drone. Here, with the valves closed, the exhaust flows through the silencer and stays composed when cruising; open, it makes itself heard when you choose. More about exhaust drone.
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Step 3 of 3: Tips: the visual signature
Match the tips to the style of your Lexus RC350 XC10 V6, understated or bold. A particular finish in mind? Send us a photo and we will look at it together.
- Stainless steel
- Black
- Carbon
- Blued titanium
The ROG sound signature on the RC 350's V6
The RC 350's V6 has a clear, almost mechanical voice that tightens as the revs rise and becomes truly angry at the top of the rev counter. It is a sound that has become rare since turbocharging took over, and the factory exhaust stifles precisely the best of it: that final climb, reduced to a discreet hum.
With the valves open, the ROG exhaust lets the V6 express itself with every climb through the revs: a huskier grain low down, then a high, clean tone towards the red line. With the valves closed, the RC 350 regains the hushed refinement Lexus is known for, ideal for daily journeys and long distances.
From order to fitting
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Configuration
You configure the exhaust and enter the VIN from box E of your registration certificate.
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Check
Your VIN is checked before any manufacturing begins.
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Manufacturing
The exhaust is produced to order, for your vehicle.
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Delivery
Free in Europe, insured parcel, tracking number from dispatch.
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Fitting
Around two hours in the workshop, with no welding or cutting.
20 working days from order confirmation to delivery
- Warranty
- 3 years, parts and workmanship, from the date of delivery
- Payment
- In instalments with Klarna
- Installation
- At the garage of your choice
Is your Lexus RC350 XC10 V6 still under the manufacturer's warranty? In Europe, the manufacturer cannot refuse it simply because a part from another brand has been fitted: it is up to them to prove the fault comes from it. Our article on the manufacturer's warranty.
Our recommendations for your Lexus RC350 XC10 V6
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Daily driving
2 190 €
- Stainless
- ROG remote
The best balance of price, sound and comfort.
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Enthusiast
2 690 €
- Titanium
A lighter exhaust, with a more metallic note at high revs.
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Style
2 690 €
- Titanium
- Blued titanium or black tips
An exhaust is seen as much as it is heard.
View this configuration
Every Lexus RC350 XC10 V6 has its own history and use: if none of these profiles fits you, let's talk.
Lexus RC350 XC10 V6: your questions
How much power does an exhaust add on the Lexus RC350 XC10 V6?
As standard, the Lexus RC350 XC10 V6 produces 310 hp and 376 Nm. The exhaust alone acts first on sound, breathing and weight; the extra horsepower comes from an ECU remap.
Stainless steel or titanium: which material for the Lexus RC350 XC10 V6?
For the Lexus RC350 XC10 V6, the ROG exhaust costs €2,190 in stainless steel and €2,690 in titanium. Stainless steel is the safe bet, with a full sound; titanium makes the exhaust around 40% lighter and gives a more metallic note higher up the rev range.
Is the ROG exhaust loud all the time on the Lexus RC350 XC10 V6?
No, that is the whole point of the valves. Closed, the Lexus RC350 XC10 V6 stays comfortable; open, the engine breaks free. You choose at any moment.
Does the Lexus RC350 XC10 V6 pass the French MOT with a ROG exhaust?
The exhaust replaces the rear section of the exhaust system on the Lexus RC350 XC10 V6, with no work on the engine or the ECU. Present the car with the valves closed.
How is the ROG exhaust fitted on the Lexus RC350 XC10 V6?
With clamps and gaskets, no welding or cutting: around two hours in the workshop for a well-equipped mechanic. The exhaust is built to the VIN of your Lexus RC350 XC10 V6.
What price and lead time for a ROG exhaust on the Lexus RC350 XC10 V6?
From €2,190 to €2,690 depending on the configuration. Allow 20 working days from order confirmation to delivery. Delivery is free and the exhaust comes with a 3-year warranty.
Unsure about your configuration? Give us a call.
Stainless steel or titanium, ROG remote or factory control: the right choice depends on how you use your Lexus RC350 XC10 V6. We take the time to talk it through before you order, with a reply within 24 hours. We are not here to sell to you over the phone: we help you choose, even if that means a cheaper option because it suits the way you drive.
ROG is a French brand, and the way we work comes down to one idea: an exhaust system should be sold with advice, not just a product page. More than 500 exhaust systems fitted and a rating of 4.9 out of 5.
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