2023 Lexus RC 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

4.2s

30 coupes (2023). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

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

2023 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	3,946 lb	239	8.4	4.2 sTested	8-speed automatic	RWD	$67,045
RC F Track Edition RWD	5.0L 8-cyl	472 hp	395 lb-ft	3,946 lb	239	8.4	4.2 sEstimate	8-speed automatic	RWD	$99,920
350 AWD	3.5L 6-cyl	311 hp	280 lb-ft	3,891 lb	160	12.5	5.3 sEstimate	6-speed automatic	AWD	$49,765
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	$53,945
350 RWD	3.5L 6-cyl	311 hp	280 lb-ft	N/A	N/A	N/A	5.8 sTested	8-speed automatic	RWD	$47,600
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	$52,220
300 AWD	3.5L 6-cyl	260 hp	236 lb-ft	3,891 lb	134	15.0	6.1 sEstimate	6-speed automatic	AWD	$47,360
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	$51,580
300 RWD	2.0L 4-cyl	241 hp	258 lb-ft	N/A	N/A	N/A	7.3 sTested	8-speed automatic	RWD	$44,670
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	$49,290

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	$44,670	Base	$1,536	Base
3.5L 6-cyl	2	260 hp	300 AWD	$47,360	+$2,690	$1,745	+$209
3.5L 6-cyl	4	311 hp	350 RWD	$47,600	+$240	$1,670	+$134
5.0L 8-cyl	2	472 hp	RC F RWD	$67,045	+$19,445	$2,021	+$485

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	$44,670	4.2 s
6-speed automatic	4	300 AWD	$47,360	5.3 s

Compared with the 300 RWD: 241 hp, 25 mpg, $44,670. Other makes, coupes, within 15% of the price.

2023 rivals with more hp and better mpg
Model	Trim	hp	mpg	MSRP	0-60
Toyota Supra	2.0 Auto	255 hp	27 mpg	$44,640	N/A
BMW 4 Series	430i Gran Coupe RWD	255 hp	28 mpg	$45,900	5.8 s
BMW 2 Series	M240i RWD	382 hp	26 mpg	$48,900	4.5 s

Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.

Most horsepower of any trim.

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

Same 0-60 time: 4.2 s. Same hp per ton.

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.