VIDEO - The Lexus RC F Is the Men in Black's Ride of Choice in the Latest Movie

    Here come the Men in Black, back after a seven-year hiatus, and the (new) cast gets a slick new ride from Lexus to help defend Earth from extraterrestrial violence. The latest installment of the Men in Black franchise–MIB: International–cruises into theaters on June 14 on the crackling exhaust note of the main characters' Lexus RC F coupe.

    The new movie is gearing up to be one of this summer's biggest blockbusters as it follows eager Agent M (Tessa Thompson) and her partner, Agent H (Chris Hemsworth), as they investigate a suspected mole in the Men in Black organization. The case takes them to London, where they are seen tearing around town in the right-hand-drive RC F. Emma Thompson reprises her role as Agent O, and other supporting cast members include Liam Neeson and Kumail Nanjiani.

    In the first released trailer (above), Agent M is seen using the touchpad infotainment controller to initiate some sort of flight sequence, which is better than using it to control the infotainment system, in our opinion. We've found it clumsy for its intended purpose, but then again, our press cars haven't ever come equipped with the flying-car feature, so perhaps our perspective is off.

    The RC F is a serious upgrade to the agents' wheels in past installments of the franchise, which included a 1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria, a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E500 sedan, and a 2012 Ford Taurus SHO–all black, of course. With a 472-hp V-8 under its hood and a sport-tuned suspension, we think the RC F is an ideal car for MIB agents, especially in the menacing all-black livery shown here.

    The last time we tested an RC F was back in 2015. The revised 2020 model that's used in the film has undergone a refresh that sees weight reductions, a slight boost in engine output, and tweaks to its suspension to improve handling. At our test track, the 2015 model was certainly quick, however, with a 4.3-second rip to 60 mph, a 9.9-second zero-to-100-mph time, and a recorded top speed of 171 mph.

    Now that it's modernized for MIB duty, we can only imagine what kind of performance the RC F will offer, but we'll be among the throngs of fans waiting to see the new movie on opening night. In the meantime, take a trip down memory lane by rewatching the original films starring the O.G. Agents K and J, portrayed by Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith.

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