Lexus IS 350 0–60 Times
The Lexus IS 350 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 18 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more.
The fastest tested production Lexus IS 350 is the 2006 Lexus IS 350 Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.10 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.70 seconds at 104.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested production Lexus IS 350 is the 2017 Lexus IS 350 F Sport Sedan, which took 6.00 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 14.40 seconds at 100.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Across the 18 verified production tests of the Lexus IS 350, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.51 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.03 seconds at 100.57 mph.
Fastest 0–60 5.10sec 2006 Sedan · stock
Average 0–60 5.51sec Across 18 production runs
Avg ¼ Mile 14.03sec @ 100.6 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 6.00sec 2017 F Sport
Across 18 verified production runs, the Lexus IS 350 ranges from 5.10 to 6.00 seconds 0–60, with a 5.51-second average.
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Lexus IS 350 Performance Overview
Positioned as the V6 performance version of the IS line, the Lexus IS 350 spans 2006 to 2021 here across 17 independently verified tests. Its recorded performance story starts with the XE20 generation (2006–2013), powered by the naturally aspirated 2GR-FSE V6 at 306 hp and delivering the model’s quickest launch in this dataset: the 2006 Sedan reached 60 mph in 5.1 seconds and covered the quarter-mile in 13.7 seconds at 104 mph. Across six XE20 tests, that generation averaged 5.3 seconds to 60 mph, establishing the IS 350 as a consistently mid-five-second sedan through its first era.
The XE30 generation, introduced for 2014, carried the formula forward with naturally aspirated 2GR-FSE and later 2GR-FKS V6 power, output rising to 311 hp while remaining exclusively gasoline-powered. Early XE30 results stayed close to the original benchmark, with the 2014 Sedan posting 5.3 seconds to 60 mph, while later examples spread slightly wider, including a 2017 F Sport Sedan at 6.0 seconds and a 2021 F Sport Sedan at 5.4 seconds. Across 11 XE30 tests, the average stands at 5.61 seconds, and the full 2006–2021 sample averages 5.5 seconds to 60 mph with a 14.02-second quarter-mile at 100.6 mph, placing today’s IS 350 in essentially the same performance band it established at launch.
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Lexus IS 350 0–60 Times by Generation: XE20 to XE30
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
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| XE30 | 2014–present | 5.61s | 5.30s — 2014 Sedan | 11 | The XE30 generation (2014–present) averaged 5.61 seconds to 60 mph across 11 production tests, led by the 2014 Sedan at 5.30 seconds. Output ranged from 306 to 311 hp across 3.5L V6 configurations. |
| XE20 | 2006–2013 | 5.30s | 5.10s — 2006 Sedan | 6 | The XE20 generation (2006–2013) averaged 5.30 seconds to 60 mph across 6 production tests, led by the 2006 Sedan at 5.10 seconds. Output was 306 hp across 3.5L V6 configurations. |
XE30 2014–present
Avg 0–60 5.61s
Fastest 5.30s
Tests 11
2014 Sedan
The XE30 generation (2014–present) averaged 5.61 seconds to 60 mph across 11 production tests, led by the 2014 Sedan at 5.30 seconds. Output ranged from 306 to 311 hp across 3.5L V6 configurations.
XE20 2006–2013
Avg 0–60 5.30s
Fastest 5.10s
Tests 6
2006 Sedan
The XE20 generation (2006–2013) averaged 5.30 seconds to 60 mph across 6 production tests, led by the 2006 Sedan at 5.10 seconds. Output was 306 hp across 3.5L V6 configurations.
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Lexus IS 350 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
18 production tests · 7 years ▾
2026 Lexus IS 350
1 production run Avg 0–60 5.60 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.10 sec
Production Tests 1
#12
2026 Lexus IS 350 F Sport Design
5.60sec 0–60
14.10s ¼ mi @ 100.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 5.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 100.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 311 hp
- Torque
- 280 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,896 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 12.5 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 26 H / 20 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #12 of 18 production runs
How we verify Lexus IS 350 performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Lexus IS 350 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Lexus IS 350 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Lexus IS 350 performance FAQs
10 questions The 2021 Lexus IS 350 F Sport Sedan reaches 60 mph in 5.6 to 5.7 seconds across recorded tests. Both runs use the 311-hp, 280-lb-ft 2GR-FKS V6 with rear-wheel drive. Quarter-mile performance is 14.2 seconds, with trap speeds of 100.0 and 100.1 mph.
The quickest Lexus IS 350 on record is the 2006 Sedan, which runs 0-60 in 5.1 seconds. It also holds the best quarter-mile result for the model at 13.7 seconds at 104 mph. Across 17 verified tests, no other IS 350 beats that 0-60 time.
The fastest stock Lexus IS 350 is also the 2006 Sedan at 5.1 seconds from 0-60 mph. All 17 recorded IS 350 tests are production vehicles, so the overall quickest result and the quickest stock result are the same. Its best quarter-mile is 13.7 seconds at 104 mph.
Across 17 tests, the Lexus IS 350 averages 5.5 seconds from 0-60 mph. Its average quarter-mile result is 14.02 seconds at 100.6 mph. That puts the model consistently in the mid-5-second range to 60 mph, with the quickest examples dipping to 5.1 seconds.
The XE30 Lexus IS 350, covering 2014 and later cars, averages 5.61 seconds from 0-60 mph across 11 tests. The quickest XE30 run is 5.3 seconds from a 2014 Sedan. Output in this generation ranges from 306 to 311 hp, and all recorded XE30 tests are naturally aspirated gasoline cars.
The fastest XE30 Lexus IS 350 on record is the 2014 Sedan at 5.3 seconds from 0-60 mph. That makes it slightly quicker than the 2021 F Sport Sedan runs of 5.6 and 5.7 seconds. Across the XE30 generation, the average 0-60 time is 5.61 seconds over 11 tests.
The XE20 Lexus IS 350, sold from 2006 to 2013, averages 5.3 seconds from 0-60 mph across 6 tests. Its quickest run is 5.1 seconds from the 2006 Sedan. All recorded XE20 examples are naturally aspirated gasoline cars, with output listed at 306 hp throughout the generation.
The fastest XE20 Lexus IS 350 is the 2006 Sedan at 5.1 seconds to 60 mph. It is not only the quickest XE20, but the quickest IS 350 overall on record. That same car also posts the model’s best quarter-mile result at 13.7 seconds with a 104-mph trap speed.
Recorded results show the regular IS 350 Sedan is quicker on average than the F Sport Sedan. The Sedan averages 5.32 seconds to 60 mph, with a best run of 5.1 seconds. The F Sport Sedan averages 5.66 seconds, and its best recorded 0-60 time is 5.4 seconds.
The best quarter-mile time for the Lexus IS 350 is 13.7 seconds at 104 mph, set by the 2006 Sedan. Across all 17 tests, the model averages 14.02 seconds at 100.6 mph. For the current 2021 IS 350 F Sport Sedan, the recorded quarter-mile result is 14.2 seconds.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Lexus IS 350 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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