Fastest Lexus Cars Of Every Decade In The US

The Lexus entered the United States market in 1989 and started production of vehicles for the 1990 model year. Lexus has been in the US for almost 32 years and offers a wide portfolio of luxurious vehicles that give nightmares to their European competitors like Mercedes-Benz and Audi.

With mammoth-sized SUVs like the LX600 and some affordable luxury sedans like the IS 300, the JDM carmaker has provided plenty of options to choose from. Out of all the Lexus cars, true legends are the ones who crave the screams of the LFA. Even some buyers consider it the best Japanese car ever made.

In the video, the YouTube channel Throttle House reviews the Lexus LFA. Calling it a living legend, the YouTuber has recorded the priceless reaction of one of his teammates. Starting off with the status of this legendary car, from the engine bay to suspensions, transmission, infotainment, and door handles, they have reviewed everything.

Just like its parent company, Toyota, Lexus has also made its name synonymous with practicality, reliability, fuel efficiency, technology, and value. At the same time, Lexus also knows how to make seriously fast and fun cars. Be it a sedan or SUV, Lexus cars have shown a tremendous experience of luxury, features, and practicality.

In this article, we have curated the fastest Lexus cars made in each decade the company has been in the United States. This list includes some of the cult classics as well as the modern classics like the LFA that sell for millions in the used car market.

4. Lexus SC 400 

We start off this list with a fast old Lexus car. The Lexus SC 400 coupe enjoyed a meaty fanbase in its time, owing to superior performance and an attractive price tag. The SC 400, in keeping with Lexus tradition, provided a refined driving experience with well-equipped interiors, but enthusiasts were not impressed with its buoyant ride quality.

The 1999 Lexus SC 400 coupe was capable of going from 0-60 mph in 6.3 seconds and had a quarter-mile time of 14.4 seconds.

The 1999 Lexus SC 400 was equipped with a 4.0-liter V8 engine with variable valve timing, producing 290 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque. It had a top speed of around 140 mph.

3. Lexus LS 500 F-Sport 

The next fastest car is a flagship Lexus sedan. The Lexus LS 500 F-Sport is a fullsize luxury sedan that stands against some of the most dominant players, like the Audi A8 L, BMW 7-Series, and Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The 2023 LS500 F-Sport is furnished with the most thrilling performance and unbeatable fashion.

Looking at its unbelievably comfortable cabin and top-of-the-line tech features, it is hard to believe it will bring similar performance to some affordable sports cars, but Lexus is there to prove you wrong. Costing so much less than its siblings, it has a price tag of 78,575.

The Lexus LS500 is able to rush from 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds. With a speed of 106 mph, it reaches a quarter-mile in 13.4 seconds.

The Lexus LS500 F-Sport is powered by a 3.4L twin-turbocharged V6 engine; the same is true of the base LS 500. It makes 416 hp and 442 lb-ft of torque. It has a top speed of 155 mph.

2. Lexus RC F Fuji Speedway Edition 

The 2022 Lexus RC F Fuji Speedway Edition is currently the fastest Lexus of the decade. It faces competition from the likes of the Porsche 911 Carrera, the Mercedes-AMG C63 S, and the BMW M4 Competition.

An all-new Lexus LFA with a hybrid powertrain is expected to be offered in 2025, and it will be the fastest Lexus ever built to date. Lexus claims that the Lexus RC F Fuji Speedway Edition can go from 0-60 mph in just 3.96 seconds, but while testing, it took a flat 4 seconds.

The 2022 Lexus RC F Fuji Speedway Edition is powered by a 5.0L V8 engine producing 472 hp and 395 lb-ft of torque. It has a top speed of 168 mph.

​1. Lexus LFA With Nurburgring Package 

There are supercars, there are hypercars, and there are EVs, but they do not sound like the LFA. It is the best-sounding car ever made. Even as a standard, the LFA was already a blisteringly fast car, offering superior performance in every aspect.

However, Lexus engineers developed the Nurburgring Performance Package, featuring a re-tuned transmission, track-ready suspension setup, and superior aerodynamics while adding 10 extra horsepower to the base LFA engine.

The Lexus LFA directly competed against the likes of the Lamborghini Aventador Coupe, the Ferrari 458 Italia, and the Aston Martin DBS. The Lexus LFA with the Nurburgring Package was capable of going from 0-60 mph in just 3.5 seconds and had a quarter-mile time of 11.8 seconds at 128 mph.

The Lexus LFA with Nurburgring Package featured the same 4.8-liter V10 engine as the standard LFA but offered 562 hp and 354 lb-ft of torque, which was 10 hp more than the standard version. The top speed was limited to 202 mph, and it is the fastest Lexus car on our list.