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Which Lexus is model is the fastest?

The fastest Lexus model is the Lexus LFA, a limited‑production supercar that tops out around 202 mph and accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in about 3.6 seconds. It remains the brand’s speed benchmark to date.


The fastest Lexus model in history


The LFA was built by Lexus’s performance division and produced from 2010 to 2012 in a limited run of about 500 units. Its 4.8-liter V10 engine, developed with Yamaha, delivers 552 horsepower and revs to 9,000 rpm. The car combines lightweight construction, advanced aerodynamics, and a hand-tuned exhaust system to achieve its extraordinary top speed for a Lexus road car.


Engine and performance details


Three core figures define the LFA’s speed: a high-revving V10, sequential automated manual transmission, and precise chassis tuning. Its 552 hp sends power to the rear wheels, enabling a blistering pace that places it at the top of Lexus’s production lineup in terms of straight‑line speed.


Context: how other fast Lexuses compare


To illustrate the speed gap between the LFA and Lexus’s non-LFA models, here are the performance highlights of two other fast, currently available Lexuses. This helps provide a sense of scale while underscoring the LFA’s unique position.


Before the following list, note that these figures are approximate and can vary by model year, market, and testing conditions.



  • Lexus LFA (2010–2012): top speed around 202 mph (325 km/h); 0–60 mph in about 3.6 seconds; 552 hp from a 4.8-liter V10.

  • Other fast Lexus models (for comparison): LC 500 and RC F offer high performance but top out lower, generally in the mid to upper 160s or around 170–180 mph depending on variant and conditions.


In short, while Lexus continues to offer high-performance models, none of its current production vehicles surpass the LFA’s top speed. The LFA remains the fastest production Lexus in the brand’s history.


Why the LFA remains unmatched


Several factors contribute to the LFA’s standing: an exclusive, limited production run that allowed engineers to push the envelope; a dedicated high‑RPM V10 engine designed for peak performance; and a focus on lightweight materials and aerodynamics that maximize speed and handling. These elements combined to create a vehicle that stands apart in Lexus’s modern history.


Summary


Across Lexus’s model lineup, the LFA stands as the brand’s fastest production car, with a top speed of about 202 mph and blistering acceleration. While other Lexuses offer impressive performance, they do not reach the LFA’s top speed, making the LFA a rare milestone in Lexus’s performance arc. The car remains a celebrated chapter in the brand’s engineering and motorsport ambitions.

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