2020 Lexus RC-F 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.3s
- RC F RWD, 472 hp.
- Online source.
- 0-60: rank 26 of 36 coupes (2020).
- Horsepower: rank 21 of 36 coupes (2020).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RC F RWD | 5.0L | 472 hp | N/A | 3,902 lb | 242 | 8.3 | 4.3 sOnline | N/A | RWD | $64,900 |
| RC RC F RWD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 472 hp | 395 lb-ft | 3,902 lb | 242 | 8.3 | 4.4 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $71,350 |
| RC F Track Edition RWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3,902 lb | N/A | N/A | 4.4 sOnline | N/A | RWD | $96,800 |
| RC F Track RWD | 5.0L | 472 hp | N/A | 3,902 lb | 242 | 8.3 | 4.4 sOnline | N/A | RWD | $96,800 |
| RC RC F Track Edition RWD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 472 hp | 395 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.4 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $96,800 |
| RC RC 350 RWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 311 hp | 280 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.8 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $46,970 |
| RC RC 350 F SPORT RWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 311 hp | 280 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.8 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $49,295 |
| RC RC 300 RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 241 hp | 258 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.3 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $42,395 |
| RC RC 300 F SPORT RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 241 hp | 258 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.3 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $46,365 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
3 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 2 | 241 hp | RC RC 300 RWD | $42,395 | Base | $1,600 | Base |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 2 | 311 hp | RC RC 350 RWD | $46,970 | +$4,575 | $1,670 | +$70 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | 4 | 472 hp | RC F RWD | $64,900 | +$17,930 | $2,021 | +$421 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 6 | RC RC 300 RWD | $42,395 | 4.4 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the RC RC 300 RWD: 241 hp, 24 mpg, $42,395. Other makes, coupes, within 15% of the price.
No rival beats it on both.
RC-F by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2020 Lexus RC-F: 0.4 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2020 Lexus RC-F.
| Measure | 2020 Lexus RC-F | 2020 INFINITI Q60 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | RC F RWD | Red Sport 400 RWD |
| 0-60 | 4.3 s | 4.7 s |
| Basis | Online | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 472 hp | 400 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,902 lb | 3,882 lb |
| hp per ton | 242 | 206 |
| lb per hp | 8.3 | 9.7 |
| MSRP | $64,900 | $57,150 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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