Lexus RC 0–60 Times
The Lexus RC 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 7 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.
The fastest tested Lexus RC is the 2022 Lexus RC 350 F Sport AWD Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.60 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.10 seconds at 100.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Lexus RC is the 2017 Lexus RC 200t Coupe, which took 6.70 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.10 seconds at 96.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Lexus RC tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.04 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.51 seconds at 99.00 mph.
Fastest 0–60
5.60sec
2022 350 F Sport AWD Coupe
Average 0–60
6.04sec
Across 7 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
14.51sec
@ 99.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
6.70sec
2017 200t Coupe
Across 7 verified runs, the Lexus RC ranges from 5.60 to 6.70 seconds 0–60, with a 6.04-second average.
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Lexus RC Performance Overview
Lexus positioned the RC as a compact rear-drive-based coupe for the 2015 to 2023 model years, and across 7 verified tests spanning 2015 to 2022, its performance profile stayed within a narrow band defined by gasoline powertrains and the XC10 generation. Engine choices in the sampled data ran from the 241-hp turbocharged 8AR-FTS inline-four to naturally aspirated V6s from the 2GR family, reaching 311 hp. Early benchmarks were set by the 2015 RC 350 F Sport Coupe at 5.7 seconds to 60 mph, while the 2017 RC 200t Coupe marked the slow end of the range at 6.7 seconds.
Through the middle years, the turbo four and V6 lineup kept the RC focused on steady rather than rapidly changing acceleration. A 2018 RC 200t F Sport Coupe recorded 6.1 seconds to 60 mph, and a 2021 RC 350 F Sport Coupe ran 0-60 in 5.9 seconds, showing the V6’s consistent advantage over the 200t models. The quickest result arrived late in the run, when the 2022 RC 350 F Sport AWD Coupe reached 60 mph in 5.6 seconds and covered the quarter-mile in 14.1 seconds at 100 mph. That leaves the XC10-era RC ending production as a gasoline-only coupe with a measured, tightly grouped performance envelope.
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Lexus RC 0–60 by generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC10 | 2015–present | 6.04s | 5.60s — 2022 350 F Sport AWD Coupe | 7 | The XC10 generation (2015–present) averaged 6.04 seconds to 60 mph across 7 tests, led by the 2022 350 F Sport AWD Coupe at 5.60 seconds. Output ranged from 241 to 311 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4, 3.5L V6 configurations. |
XC10
2015–present
Avg 0–60
6.04s
Fastest
5.60s
Tests
7
2022 350 F Sport AWD Coupe
The XC10 generation (2015–present) averaged 6.04 seconds to 60 mph across 7 tests, led by the 2022 350 F Sport AWD Coupe at 5.60 seconds. Output ranged from 241 to 311 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4, 3.5L V6 configurations.
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Lexus RC 0–60 times by model year
7 tests · 5 years
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2023 Lexus RC
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
5.90
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.40
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#04
2023 Lexus RC 350 F Sport AWD Coupe
5.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.40s
¼ mi @ 99.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 5.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 99.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 26 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 7
How we verify Lexus RC 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 RC trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Lexus RC 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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Lexus RC performance FAQs
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The 2023 Lexus RC 350 F Sport AWD Coupe reaches 60 mph in 5.9 seconds. In the same test, it ran the quarter-mile in 14.4 seconds at 99 mph. That makes it slightly slower than the quickest RC on record, but still one of the faster verified RC results.
The quickest Lexus RC on record is the 2022 RC 350 F Sport AWD Coupe, which posted a 0-60 time of 5.6 seconds. It also owns the fastest quarter-mile result for the model at 14.1 seconds with a 100 mph trap speed. That makes it the performance benchmark among verified RC tests.
The fastest stock Lexus RC is also the overall quickest one on record: the 2022 RC 350 F Sport AWD Coupe at 5.6 seconds from 0-60 mph. All 7 recorded RC tests are production vehicles, so there is no gap between the fastest overall result and the fastest stock result.
Across 7 verified Lexus RC tests, the average 0-60 time is 6.04 seconds. The average quarter-mile is 14.51 seconds at 99 mph. On the quick end, the RC has reached 60 mph in 5.6 seconds, while the slowest recorded run is 6.7 seconds.
The XC10-generation Lexus RC, sold from 2015 onward, averages 0-60 mph in 6.04 seconds across 7 tests. The fastest XC10 on record is the 2022 RC 350 F Sport AWD Coupe at 5.6 seconds. Verified XC10 outputs range from 241 to 311 horsepower, with both turbocharged and naturally aspirated gasoline engines.
The fastest XC10 Lexus RC is the 2022 RC 350 F Sport AWD Coupe. It recorded a 5.6-second 0-60 time, which stands as the quickest result for both the XC10 generation and the RC nameplate overall. It is also the quickest RC in the quarter-mile at 14.1 seconds and 100 mph.
The Lexus RC 350 F Sport Coupe is one of the quickest recurring RC trims on record. Across 3 tests, it averages 5.8 seconds from 0-60 mph, with a best run of 5.7 seconds. That puts it very close to the faster all-wheel-drive F Sport version, which has a 5.6-second best.
The RC 350 F Sport AWD Coupe is quicker on record. The AWD version averages 5.75 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests and has a best of 5.6 seconds. The rear-drive RC 350 F Sport Coupe averages 5.8 seconds across 3 tests, with a best run of 5.7 seconds.
The Lexus RC 200t Coupe has a recorded 0-60 time of 6.7 seconds. That matches the RC 200t F Sport Coupe, which also ran 6.7 seconds to 60 mph. The 2017 RC 200t Coupe is also the slowest Lexus RC result on record, compared with the model-best 5.6-second run.
The fastest quarter-mile run recorded for the Lexus RC is 14.1 seconds at 100 mph, set by the 2022 RC 350 F Sport AWD Coupe. Across all 7 RC tests, the average quarter-mile is 14.51 seconds at 99 mph. The 2023 RC 350 F Sport AWD Coupe ran 14.4 seconds at 99 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
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 RC can do, not a single marketing claim.
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