2021 Lexus LC 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.4s
- LC 500 RWD, 471 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 28 of 34 coupes (2021).
- Horsepower: rank 21 of 34 coupes (2021).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LC 500 RWD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 471 hp | 398 lb-ft | 4,340 lb | 217 | 9.2 | 4.4 sTested | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $93,050 |
| LC 500 RWD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 471 hp | 398 lb-ft | 4,540 lb | 207 | 9.6 | 4.6 sTested | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $101,100 |
| LC 500h RWD | 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid | 354 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.7 sTested | CVT | RWD | $97,610 |
| Hybrid 500h RWD | 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid | 354 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | RWD | $97,610 |
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
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0L 8-cyl | 2 | 471 hp | LC 500 RWD | $93,050 | Base | $2,021 | Base |
| 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid | 2 | 354 hp | Hybrid 500h RWD | $97,610 | +$4,560 | $1,324 | -$697 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes, on 2 of 4 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-speed automatic | 2 | LC 500 RWD | $93,050 | 4.4 s |
| CVT | 2 | LC 500h RWD | $97,610 | 4.7 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the LC 500 RWD: 471 hp, 19 mpg, $93,050. Other makes, coupes, within 15% of the price.
No rival beats it on both.
LC by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT: 1.5 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT.
| Measure | 2021 Lexus LC | 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | LC 500 RWD | 63 S 4-Door Coupe AWD |
| 0-60 | 4.4 s | 2.9 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 471 hp | 630 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,340 lb | 3,666 lb |
| hp per ton | 217 | 344 |
| lb per hp | 9.2 | 5.8 |
| MSRP | $93,050 | $161,900 |
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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- Sources disagree