Lexus IS 300 0–60 Times
The Lexus IS 300 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 13 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Lexus IS 300 is the 2021 Lexus IS 300 Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.70 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.30 seconds at 97.6 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Lexus IS 300 is the 2001 Lexus IS 300 Sedan, which took 7.80 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.90 seconds at 89.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Lexus IS 300 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.25 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.45 seconds at 90.69 mph.
Fastest 0–60
5.70sec
2021 Sedan
Average 0–60
7.25sec
Across 13 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
15.45sec
@ 90.7 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
7.80sec
2001 Sedan
Across 13 verified runs, the Lexus IS 300 ranges from 5.70 to 7.80 seconds 0–60, with a 7.25-second average.
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Lexus IS 300 Performance Overview
Across 13 independently verified tests spanning 2001 to 2021, the Lexus IS 300 traces a clear arc from early compact rear-drive sport sedan to its quickest naturally aspirated form. The first U.S.-market IS 300, sold in XE10 form, centered on the 215-hp 2JZ-GE inline-six and gasoline power alone. Early instrumented results were modest by later standards, with the 2001 Sedan reaching 60 mph in 7.3 seconds and some tests extending to 7.8 seconds, before the 2002 Sedan cut that to 6.7 seconds.
Most of the available test history sits in the XE10 era, which accounts for 12 of the 13 results. Through those years, quarter-mile performance generally landed in the mid-15-second range, contributing to an overall model average of 15.45 seconds at 90.7 mph. After a long gap in the available data through the XE30 years, the IS 300 reappears in XE40 form for 2021 with the 260-hp 2GR-FKS V6.
That latest tested car reset the line's benchmarks, posting the all-time best 0-60 time of 5.7 seconds and the quickest quarter-mile at 14.3 seconds at 97.6 mph. In the available record, the IS 300 stands today as a gasoline-only sedan whose current-generation XE40 form is also its fastest measured version.
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Lexus IS 300 0–60 by generation
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XE40 | 2021–present | 5.70s | 5.70s — 2021 Sedan | 1 | The XE40 generation (2021–present) averaged 5.70 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 2021 Sedan at 5.70 seconds. Output was 260 hp across 3.5L V6 configurations. |
| XE10 | 1999–2005 | 7.38s | 6.70s — 2002 Sedan | 12 | The XE10 generation (1999–2005) averaged 7.38 seconds to 60 mph across 12 tests, led by the 2002 Sedan at 6.70 seconds. Output was 215 hp across 3.0L I-6 configurations. |
XE40
2021–present
Avg 0–60
5.70s
Fastest
5.70s
Tests
1
2021 Sedan
The XE40 generation (2021–present) averaged 5.70 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 2021 Sedan at 5.70 seconds. Output was 260 hp across 3.5L V6 configurations.
XE10
1999–2005
Avg 0–60
7.38s
Fastest
6.70s
Tests
12
2002 Sedan
The XE10 generation (1999–2005) averaged 7.38 seconds to 60 mph across 12 tests, led by the 2002 Sedan at 6.70 seconds. Output was 215 hp across 3.0L I-6 configurations.
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Lexus IS 300 0–60 times by model year
13 tests · 4 years
▾
2021 Lexus IS 300
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
5.70
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.30
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#01
2021 Lexus IS 300 Sedan
5.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.30s
¼ mi @ 97.6 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 5.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 97.6 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 26 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 13
How we verify Lexus IS 300 performance data
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 300 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Lexus IS 300 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Lexus IS 300 performance FAQs
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The 2021 Lexus IS 300 reaches 60 mph in 5.7 seconds in stock form. Its best recorded quarter-mile is 14.3 seconds at 97.6 mph. That run came from the AWD sedan with the 260-hp 2GR-FKS naturally aspirated V6.
The quickest Lexus IS 300 on record is the 2021 Sedan at 5.7 seconds from 0-60 mph. It also owns the best quarter-mile result for the model, running 14.3 seconds at 97.6 mph. Across all 13 verified tests, no other IS 300 has matched that acceleration time.
The fastest stock Lexus IS 300 is the 2021 Sedan, with a 0-60 mph time of 5.7 seconds. There are no modified runs in the current record set, so the fastest overall result is also the fastest production result. Its best quarter-mile pass is 14.3 seconds at 97.6 mph.
Across 13 verified Lexus IS 300 tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 7.25 seconds. The average quarter-mile result is 15.45 seconds at 90.7 mph. The quickest run is 5.7 seconds, while the slowest recorded 0-60 time is 7.8 seconds.
The XE40 Lexus IS 300, which starts with the 2021 model year, has a recorded 0-60 mph time of 5.7 seconds. Its best quarter-mile is 14.3 seconds at 97.6 mph. On record, that generation has one verified test, and it is currently the quickest IS 300 generation.
The fastest XE10 Lexus IS 300 is the 2002 Sedan, which reached 60 mph in 6.7 seconds. Across 12 XE10 tests from 1999 to 2005, the generation averages 7.38 seconds to 60 mph. Naturally aspirated gasoline models define every recorded XE10 result.
The first-generation Lexus IS 300, known as the XE10 and sold from 1999 to 2005, averages 7.38 seconds from 0-60 mph across 12 tests. The quickest first-generation run is 6.7 seconds by the 2002 Sedan. Recorded XE10 output is consistently 215 hp from a naturally aspirated gasoline setup.
The Lexus IS 300 Sedan averages 7.18 seconds from 0-60 mph across 11 recorded tests. Its quickest sedan result is 5.7 seconds, set by the 2021 model. That also makes the sedan body style the fastest-tested IS 300 format on record.
The Sedan is quicker. Across recorded tests, the Lexus IS 300 Sedan averages 7.18 seconds to 60 mph and has a best of 5.7 seconds. The SportCross Wagon averages 7.65 seconds and tops out at 7.6 seconds. On both average pace and best run, the sedan leads.
The fastest quarter-mile recorded for the Lexus IS 300 is 14.3 seconds at 97.6 mph, set by the 2021 Sedan. Across all 13 tests, the model averages 15.45 seconds in the quarter-mile at 90.7 mph. That makes the 2021 car the clear benchmark for straight-line performance.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
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 300 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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