2024 Lexus RC-F 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.0s
- RC RC F Track Edition RWD, 472 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 18 of 31 coupes (2024).
- Horsepower: rank 18 of 31 coupes (2024).
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 RC F Track Edition RWD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 472 hp | 395 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.0 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $102,745 |
| RWD | 5.0L | 472 hp | N/A | 3,902 lb | 242 | 8.3 | 4.2 sEstimate | N/A | RWD | $67,145 |
| RC 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 | $69,870 |
| Track Edition RWD | 5.0L | 472 hp | N/A | 3,902 lb | 242 | 8.3 | 4.2 sEstimate | N/A | RWD | $100,020 |
| 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 | $48,780 |
| 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 | $53,400 |
| 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 | $45,850 |
| 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 | $50,470 |
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 | $45,850 | Base | $1,536 | Base |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 2 | 311 hp | RC RC 350 RWD | $48,780 | +$2,930 | $1,670 | +$134 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | 4 | 472 hp | RWD | $67,145 | +$18,365 | $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 | RC RC 300 RWD | $45,850 | 4.0 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the RC RC 300 RWD: 241 hp, 25 mpg, $45,850. Other makes, coupes, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Mustang | EcoBoost RWD | 315 hp | 26 mpg | $40,020 | 4.7 s |
| Toyota Supra | 2.0 Auto | 255 hp | 27 mpg | $46,440 | N/A |
| BMW 4 Series | 430i Gran Coupe RWD | 255 hp | 28 mpg | $48,300 | 5.8 s |
| Audi A5 | quattro Premium Plus S Line 45 TFSI Coupe AWD | 261 hp | 27 mpg | $48,400 | 5.7 s |
| BMW 2 Series | M240i RWD | 382 hp | 26 mpg | $49,700 | 4.5 s |
RC-F by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2024 Lexus RC-F: 1.3 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2024 Lexus RC-F | 2024 Audi A5 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | RC RC F Track Edition RWD | Premium AWD |
| 0-60 | 4.0 s | 5.3 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 472 hp | 261 hp |
| Curb weight | N/A | 3,638 lb |
| hp per ton | N/A | 143 |
| lb per hp | N/A | 13.9 |
| MSRP | $102,745 | $48,400 |
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
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree