2021 Lexus RC 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.0s
- RC F Fuji Speedway Edition RWD, 472 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 21 of 34 coupes (2021).
- Horsepower: rank 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RC F Fuji Speedway Edition RWD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 472 hp | 395 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.0 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $97,150 |
| RC F RWD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 472 hp | 395 lb-ft | 3,902 lb | 242 | 8.3 | 4.2 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $65,925 |
| 350 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 311 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,891 lb | 160 | 12.5 | 5.3 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $47,315 |
| 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 | $51,230 |
| 350 RWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 311 hp | 280 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.8 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $45,150 |
| 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 | $49,620 |
| 300 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 260 hp | 236 lb-ft | 3,891 lb | 134 | 15.0 | 6.1 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $44,910 |
| 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 | $48,865 |
| 300 RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 241 hp | 258 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.3 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $42,220 |
| 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 | $46,690 |
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
4 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 2 | 241 hp | 300 RWD | $42,220 | Base | $1,536 | Base |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 2 | 260 hp | 300 AWD | $44,910 | +$2,690 | $1,745 | +$209 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 4 | 311 hp | 350 RWD | $45,150 | +$240 | $1,670 | +$134 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | 2 | 472 hp | RC F RWD | $65,925 | +$20,775 | $2,021 | +$485 |
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 | 300 RWD | $42,220 | 4.0 s |
| 6-speed automatic | 4 | 300 AWD | $44,910 | 5.3 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 300 RWD: 241 hp, 25 mpg, $42,220. Other makes, coupes, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Supra | 2.0 RWD | 255 hp | 28 mpg | $43,090 | 6.1 s |
| BMW 4 Series | 430i RWD | 255 hp | 29 mpg | $45,600 | 5.5 s |
RC by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
Same 0-60 time: 4.0 s.
| Measure | 2021 Lexus RC | 2021 Lexus RC-F |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | RC F Fuji Speedway Edition RWD | RC F RWD |
| 0-60 | 4.0 s | 4.0 s |
| Basis | Tested | Online |
| Horsepower | 472 hp | 472 hp |
| Curb weight | N/A | 3,902 lb |
| hp per ton | N/A | 242 |
| lb per hp | N/A | 8.3 |
| MSRP | $97,150 | $65,975 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree