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LC 500 vs IS 500 F Sport Performance

Lexus · Lexus

1/4 Mile winner
LC 500
Beats the IS 500 F Sport Performance by 0.11s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the LC 500 beats the IS 500 F Sport Performance comfortably, finishing 0.11 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the LC 500 thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
471 hp
472 hp
0–100 km/h
4.4s
4.5s
Top speed
270 km/h
270 km/h
Engine
V8
V8
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
530 Nm
535 Nm
Price
$79,000
$64,000

Simulated race times

Distance
LC 500
IS 500 F Sport Performance
100 m
5.523s
5.579s
1/8 mile
8.157s
8.236s
1/4 mile
12.247s
12.356s
1 km
21.892s
22.053s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: IS 500 F Sport Performance is $64,000 vs $79,000 for the LC 500 — a $15,000 gap.

FAQ

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

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the LC 500 is faster, beating the IS 500 F Sport Performance by 0.11 seconds.

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

The LC 500 hits 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds, while the IS 500 F Sport Performance does it in 4.5 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The LC 500 produces 471 hp; the IS 500 F Sport Performance produces 472 hp.

What are the top speeds?

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

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