Lexus IS 0-60 Times by Year & Trim
The quickest Lexus IS is the IS 500 F SPORT Performance (2022–present): 4.4 seconds 0-60 mph (manufacturer figure). The slowest 2027 version, the 2027 IS AWD, takes 6.0 seconds.
By CarWhere Research · Updated November 14, 2026 · Manufacturer figures unless labeled · How we source 0-60 times
Lexus IS 0-60 mph by year and trim
Newest model years first. Each row is one published figure with its source; a trim can appear more than once when the automaker publishes separate times by transmission or option (for example with launch control). As of November 14, 2026.
| Model year | Trim | hp | Drivetrain | 0-60 mph | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | RWD IS 350 3.5L V6 | 311 | RWD | 5.9 s | Manufacturer [1][2] |
| 2027 | AWD IS 350 3.5L V6 | 311 | AWD | 6.0 s | Manufacturer [1][2] |
| 2022–present | 500 F SPORT Performance 5.0L naturally aspirated V8, 8-speed automatic · according to AMCI testing (Lexus-commissioned) | 472 | RWD | 4.4 s | Manufacturer [3] |
Manufacturer 0-60 times are the automaker's own claims, often measured with a one-foot rollout and launch control; instrumented tests by publications use their own procedures. Compare like with like.
What buyers paid for a new IS
In 5 verified CarWhere new-IS purchases (2025-12 to 2026-05), the median buyer paid 3.2% below MSRP.
Lexus IS specs by model year
Engine, transmission, fuel economy, dimensions and safety ratings for each year.
More on the Lexus IS
Frequently asked questions
What is the 0-60 of the Lexus IS?
The 2027 Lexus IS runs 0-60 mph in 4.4 to 6.0 seconds depending on trim and transmission (manufacturer figures). The quickest IS in our data is the IS 500 F SPORT Performance (2022–present) at 4.4 seconds.
How fast is the 2027 Lexus IS?
By published 0-60 mph times: 500 F SPORT Performance 4.4 s (472 hp); RWD 5.9 s (311 hp); AWD 6.0 s (311 hp). Figures are the quickest the source publishes for each version (launch control or performance packages where noted).
What is the fastest Lexus IS?
The quickest Lexus IS to 60 mph is the IS 500 F SPORT Performance (2022–present), at 4.4 seconds (manufacturer figure) with 472 hp. according to AMCI testing (Lexus-commissioned).
Sources
- 2027 Lexus IS | Lexus.com (model page spec data), accessed 2026-11-08.
- 2027 Lexus IS press release - Lexus USA Newsroom, accessed 2026-11-08.
- Lexus USA Newsroom, 2022 Lexus IS 500 F SPORT Performance: The IS Sports Sedan, Unleashed, accessed 2026-11-14.