RC F vs LC 500

Lexus · Lexus

1/4 Mile winner

RC F

Beats the LC 500 by 0.22s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the RC F beats the LC 500 comfortably, finishing 0.22 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

471 hp

0–100 km/h

4.2s

4.4s

Top speed

270 km/h

Engine

Fuel

Petrol

Torque

535 Nm

530 Nm

Price

$70,000

$79,000

Simulated race times

Distance

RC F

LC 500

100 m

5.408s

5.523s

1/8 mile

7.996s

8.157s

1/4 mile

12.024s

12.247s

1 km

21.568s

21.892s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: RC F is $70,000 vs $79,000 for the LC 500 — a $9,000 gap. 0–100 km/h: RC F is 0.20s quicker (4.2s vs 4.4s).

FAQ

Which is faster, the RC F or the LC 500?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the RC F is faster, beating the LC 500 by 0.22 seconds.

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

The RC F hits 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, while the LC 500 does it in 4.4 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The RC F produces 472 hp; the LC 500 produces 471 hp.

What are the top speeds?

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

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