Which Lexus model has the most horsepower?
The highest horsepower ever produced by a Lexus is in the LFA, with about 553 horsepower, though it’s no longer in production. Among models currently sold, the RC F is the most powerful road car at 472 horsepower, followed closely by the LC 500 at 471 horsepower.
Historical peak: the Lexus LFA
Engine and performance overview
The LFA was Lexus’s halo car, built in limited quantities from 2010 to 2012. Its hand-built 4.8-liter V10 delivers roughly 553 horsepower, enabling blistering performance for a car with race-derived engineering and a Ferrari-like rev range. This model stands as the horsepower benchmark in Lexus history.
- Lexus LFA — 553 horsepower (4.8L V10)
Because of its limited production and time-limited availability, the LFA’s horsepower remains a historical high-water mark rather than a target for the current lineup.
Current production leaders
Two front-runners in the 5.0L V8 era
In today’s showroom, Lexus concentrates performance in two main 5.0-liter V8 models. Official specifications show a very close contest between the RC F and LC 500, with the RC F slightly ahead in horsepower on most market specs.
- RC F — 472 horsepower (5.0L V8)
- LC 500 — 471 horsepower (5.0L V8)
In practical terms, the RC F is the most powerful current production Lexus model, with the LC 500 a hair behind. Other Lexus models—such as hybrids or electric examples—do not surpass these figures in standard configurations.
Summary
The horsepower crown in Lexus history belongs to the LFA, at about 553 horsepower, produced in a limited run over a short period. Among models currently on sale, the RC F is the most powerful at 472 horsepower, with the LC 500 close behind at 471 horsepower. These figures reflect the brand’s emphasis on high-revving V8 performance within its mainstream lineup, while the LFA remains a historical benchmark for Lexus engineering.
