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Originally Posted by David70
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Weight. The LC 500 weighs nearly 500lbs more than the IS500.
The 120lb lighter 2008-2012 416hp Lexus IS-F did lower 4 second 0-60s and 12.6-12.8@110-112mph. Many owners beat those stock times at the strip by a few tenths and mph. With an extra 50-60hp in the upper rpms and a little more torque in mid and upper range, even saddled with a little more weight, the IS500 should be a few ticks quicker in the 1/4 mile than the IS F and definitely 2-3mph faster. It puts it very close to the prior gen standard M3/M4. The IS500 won't have the shove of the amazing S55, but it is a more linear, responsive, tractable, and better sounding motor for sure. it will be great for hard street driving. The "theater" is way more exciting too.