2020 Lexus RC 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

4.4s

36 coupes (2020). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2020 Lexus RC: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
Trim	Engine	hp	Torque	Curb weight	hp per ton	lb per hp	0-60 and basis	Transmission	Drivetrain	MSRP
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
350 AWD	3.5L 6-cyl	311 hp	280 lb-ft	3,891 lb	160	12.5	5.3 sEstimate	6-speed automatic	AWD	$46,390
350 F SPORT AWD	3.5L 6-cyl	311 hp	280 lb-ft	3,891 lb	160	12.5	5.3 sEstimate	6-speed automatic	AWD	$50,905
350 RWD	3.5L 6-cyl	311 hp	280 lb-ft	N/A	N/A	N/A	5.8 sTested	8-speed automatic	RWD	$44,225
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
300 AWD	3.5L 6-cyl	260 hp	236 lb-ft	3,891 lb	134	15.0	6.1 sEstimate	6-speed automatic	AWD	$43,985
300 F SPORT AWD	3.5L 6-cyl	260 hp	236 lb-ft	3,891 lb	134	15.0	6.1 sEstimate	6-speed automatic	AWD	$48,540
300 RWD	2.0L 4-cyl	241 hp	258 lb-ft	N/A	N/A	N/A	7.3 sTested	8-speed automatic	RWD	$41,295
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
RC F Track Edition RWD	5.0L 8-cyl	472 hp	395 lb-ft	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	8-speed automatic	RWD	$96,800

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.

4 engines offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
Engine	Trims	hp	Cheapest trim	MSRP	Price step	Fuel a year	Fuel vs base
2.0L 4-cyl	2	241 hp	300 RWD	$41,295	Base	$1,600	Base
3.5L 6-cyl	2	260 hp	300 AWD	$43,985	+$2,690	$1,829	+$229
3.5L 6-cyl	4	311 hp	350 RWD	$44,225	+$240	$1,670	+$70
5.0L 8-cyl	2	472 hp	RC F RWD	$71,350	+$27,125	$2,021	+$421

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
Transmission	Trims	Cheapest trim	MSRP	Quickest 0-60
8-speed automatic	6	300 RWD	$41,295	4.4 s
6-speed automatic	4	300 AWD	$43,985	5.3 s

Compared with the 300 RWD: 241 hp, 24 mpg, $41,295. Other makes, coupes, within 15% of the price.

No rival beats it on both.

Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.

Most horsepower of any trim.

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

2020 Lexus RC: 0.3 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2020 Lexus RC.

Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.