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IS 500 F Sport Performance vs RC F

Lexus · Lexus

1/4 Mile winner
RC F
Beats the IS 500 F Sport Performance by 0.33s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the RC F beats the IS 500 F Sport Performance comfortably, finishing 0.33 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the RC F thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
472 hp
472 hp
0–100 km/h
4.5s
4.2s
Top speed
270 km/h
270 km/h
Engine
V8
V8
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
535 Nm
535 Nm
Price
$64,000
$70,000

Simulated race times

Distance
IS 500 F Sport Performance
RC F
100 m
5.579s
5.408s
1/8 mile
8.236s
7.996s
1/4 mile
12.356s
12.024s
1 km
22.053s
21.568s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: IS 500 F Sport Performance is $64,000 vs $70,000 for the RC F — a $6,000 gap. 0–100 km/h: RC F is 0.30s quicker (4.5s vs 4.2s).

FAQ

Which is faster, the IS 500 F Sport Performance or the RC F?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the RC F is faster, beating the IS 500 F Sport Performance by 0.33 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the IS 500 F Sport Performance vs the RC F?

The IS 500 F Sport Performance hits 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds, while the RC F does it in 4.2 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The IS 500 F Sport Performance produces 472 hp; the RC F produces 472 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The IS 500 F Sport Performance tops out at 270 km/h, and the RC F reaches 270 km/h.

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