Which Lexus has the most horsepower?
At a glance, the crown goes to the LFA, Lexus's limited-run supercar with 552 horsepower. In the current production lineup, the most powerful models deliver around 472 horsepower.
To understand the question in depth, it helps to separate history from today. The Lexus LFA debuted in 2010 with a hand-built 4.8-liter V10 that produced 552 hp, a number that remains the brand's horsepower high-water mark. A Nürburgring Edition variant offered the same output with track-focused refinements. Since then, Lexus has pursued high-performance V8s and, more recently, electrification, but no new production model has surpassed the LFA's figure.
Historical horsepower leader
Here is a quick look at the top horsepower figures Lexus has produced across its history.
- Lexus LFA — 552 horsepower from a 4.8-liter V10 engine
- Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition — 552 horsepower (limited-run variant with performance-focused tweaks)
The LFA's 552 hp figure stands as a historical high-water mark in Lexus's production catalog, epitomizing the brand's foray into supercar territory and cementing its status as the horsepower benchmark in Lexus history.
Most powerful current Lexus models
In the present showroom, the peak horsepower comes from two V8-powered sports variants and the top of the line LC lineup, with numbers that edge into the 470s.
- IS 500 F Sport Performance — 472 horsepower from a 5.0-liter V8
- RC F — 472 horsepower from a 5.0-liter V8
- LC 500 — 471 horsepower from a 5.0-liter V8
These figures reflect production cars in recent model years; horsepower can vary by market, transmission, and trim. Real-world performance also depends on factors like torque, gearing, and vehicle weight, which influence acceleration and drive feel as much as raw horsepower.
Summary
The horsepower hierarchy at Lexus is straightforward: the LFA remains the brand’s peak, with 552 hp from a 4.8-liter V10 produced during 2010–2012 (and a Nürburgring Edition variant sharing the same output). In today’s lineup, the most powerful production models top out around 472 hp (IS 500 and RC F), with the LC 500 at 471 hp. No current production Lexus surpasses the LFA’s historic horsepower peak, though future electrified performance efforts may push that ceiling higher.
Which Lexus has 500 HP?
It. Let's start off with the exterior. Because Lexus has done a fantastic job keeping the IS-500. Looking sharp even though this generation dates back to 2013. The color we're looking at.
What Lexus has 600 horsepower?
RC Coupe's
Under the hood, the RC Coupe's 600- horsepower comes from a 2.0-liter turbocharged four- cylinder engine—a member of a new family that includes both naturally aspirated and turbocharged engines, with options as small as 1.5 liters.
Which Lexus has over 400 HP?
The IS 500 F SPORT Performance boasts a full 472 horsepower* at 7,100 rpm.
Which Lexus is fastest?
The fastest Lexus sedan in the 2025 family is the flagship Lexus IS 500 F SPORT Performance. Available in your choice of three trims, the F SPORT Performance variants are fitted with a dynamic 5.0-liter V-8 powertrain that can hit 60 mph in only 4.4 seconds and max out at a 149-mph top speed.
