Our experts review the 2018 Lexus LC 500.

How fast can the 2018 Lexus LC 500 go? Edmunds Senior Writer Carlos Lago applies his infamous slam-the-gas-and-see-what-happens approach to testing the LC 500’s naturally aspirated 471-horsepower V8 at California Speedway in Fontana, California. As we learn later, sadly, the LC 500 doesn’t do burnouts.

Q: What kind of engine does the Lexus LC 500 Spyder have?

A: The 2018 Lexus LC 500 has a high-revving 5.0-liter V8 that’s paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.

Q: How fast does the Lexus LC 500 accelerate?

A: In the acceleration test featured in this video, the 2018 Lexus LC 500’s best zero-to-60 time (with 1 foot of rollout) was 4.6 seconds, and it reached the quarter-mile in 13.1 seconds at 109.3 mph.

Time Jump
0:01 Introduction
0:30 Run #1 – Slam the gas and see what happens
1:58 Run #2 – Hold the vehicle in place with the brake pedal while applying full throttle
2:23 Run #4 – Doing above but with traction control disabled
3:33 Burnout attempt
4:10 Run #5 – Trying to find a faster time
4:52 Run #6 – Still trying
5:08 Final thoughts

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