0-60 head-to-head · Sourced figures
Is the Lexus LC 500 faster than a Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance?
It's a dead heat to 60 mph — the 2025 LC 500 and the 2022 IS 500 F Sport Performance are both quoted at 4.4 s (manufacturer figures).
By CarWhere Research · Figures checked 2026-11-14 · Every number links to its source · How we compare
LC 500 0-60
4.4 s
Lexus-claimed
IS 500 F Sport Performance 0-60
4.4 s
Lexus-claimed
LC 500 power
471 hp
RWD
IS 500 F Sport Performance power
472 hp
RWD
LC 500 vs IS 500 F Sport Performance: specs side by side
Manufacturer figures first; a named instrumented test only where the automaker publishes none (or as context). Bracketed numbers link to the source.
| 2025 Lexus LC 500 | 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years | 2018–present | 2022–present |
| Figures quoted for | 2025 model year | 2022 model year |
| Powertrain | 5.0L naturally aspirated V8, 10-speed automatic | 5.0L naturally aspirated V8, 8-speed automatic |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Body | coupe | sedan |
| Horsepower | 471 hp[1] | 472 hp[2]@ 7,100 rpm |
| Torque | 398 lb-ft[1] | 395 lb-ft[2]@ 4,800 rpm |
| Curb weight | — | 3,891 lb[2] |
| Pounds per hp | — | 8.2 |
| 0-60 mph (manufacturer) | 4.4 s[1]Lexus-claimed | 4.4 s[2]Lexus-claimed · according to AMCI testing (Lexus-commissioned) |
| 0-60 mph (instrumented test) | Not published | Not published |
| Quarter mile | Not published | Not published |
| Top speed | Not published | Not published |
| Launch MSRP | — | $56,500[3]2022 base MSRP · starting MSRP |
Which is quicker?
0-60 mph
Tied: both are quoted at 4.4 seconds to 60 mph (manufacturer figures).
Quarter mile
Neither automaker publishes a quarter-mile time, and we have no named instrumented test for both, so we leave it blank rather than estimate.
Top speed
A top speed is not published for both cars.
Price new and what buyers paid
- Lexus LC 500: launch MSRP not in our dataset.
- Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance: launched at $56,500 (2022 base MSRP). Verified CarWhere buyers of a new Lexus IS (all trims, 5 deals) paid a median 3.2% below MSRP — see the IS target price.
Deal medians are model-level discounts from approved, deduplicated CarWhere buyer deal sheets (snapshot 2026-11-08), shown only with 5+ deals. More on what people paid.
How we compare
We compare like with like: two automaker claims when both exist, otherwise two instrumented tests, and we say so when we have to mix them. Where a source lists several configurations, we lead with the quickest one it states (and name it). Acceleration times depend on surface, temperature, tires, fuel and launch technique, so a gap of 0.1 s is within the noise.
No figure here is simulated or estimated. Blank cells mean no automaker figure and no named instrumented test we could cite. Figures are for the model year shown; later updates can change them.
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Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance
FAQ
Is the Lexus LC 500 faster than a Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance?
It's a dead heat to 60 mph — the 2025 LC 500 and the 2022 IS 500 F Sport Performance are both quoted at 4.4 s (manufacturer figures).
What is the 0-60 time of the Lexus LC 500?
4.4 seconds (Lexus-claimed) for the 2025 model year, from 471 hp.
What is the 0-60 time of the Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance?
4.4 seconds (Lexus-claimed, according to AMCI testing (Lexus-commissioned)) for the 2022 model year, from 472 hp.
Sources
Automaker press releases and spec sheets first; instrumented tests are credited to the publication that ran them.
- Bolstering Excellence: 2025 Lexus LC 500 / 500h — Lexus USA Newsroom, 2024-10-04. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- 2022 Lexus IS 500 F SPORT Performance: The IS Sports Sedan, Unleashed — Lexus USA Newsroom, 2021-02-22. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- 2022 Lexus IS 500: A New Breed of F SPORT Performance — Lexus USA Newsroom, 2021-09-10. Accessed 2026-11-14.