Performance Review: Lexus LS 600h - [2012]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Lexus LS Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Lexus LS 600h is the 1 speed / Continuous Variable version and was first brought out in 2012. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2012 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse and the 2013 W-Motors Lykan HyperSport 3.7L Twin Turbo.This particular Lexus LS has a 4969cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol Electric Hybrid powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol Electric Hybrid V8's includes the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid

The LS shares its Petrol Electric Hybrid V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid and the 2019 Ferrari SF 90 Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the LS's All Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2290 kgs (5048 lbs) this makes the Lexus LS 600h in the same weight category as the 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Lexus LS shares the same bhp with the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp)

In terms of power the 4969cc 32V V8 engine produces 389 bhp (290 kW) @ 6400 rpm similar to the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp) or the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged (395 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 384 lb-ft (520.6 Nm) @ 4000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (369 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo (369 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Lexus LS you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2012 Audi A3 S3 2.0 Turbo S-Tronic Sportback (194.7 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Lexus LS.

The Lexus LS has a Power to weight ratio of 169.8 bhp per ton and 167.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2012 LS competing with the 2012 Audi A3 S3 2.0 Turbo S-Tronic Sportback (194.7 bhp per ton) or the 2003 Volvo S60 2.5R (194.7 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Lexus LS generating around 167.6 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1955 Ford Thunderbird 292 Fordomatic 1st Gen. (192.5 lb-ft per ton) or the 1997 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 (192.4 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.10 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.3 secs, this made the Lexus LS 600h as fast as the 2017 Maserati Ghibli 3.0 V6 Diesel (6.10 secs) the 2017 Land-Rover Velar 3.0 SDV6 300 (6.10 secs) the 2017 Hyundai i30 N 2.0 Turbo (6.10 secs) the or the 2016 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo Auto (6.10 secs). This Lexus LS 600h is also faster than the 2019 Toyota Supra SZ-R 2.0 Turbo (6.20 secs) the 2019 Toyota Supra SZ 2.0 Turbo (6.20 secs) the 2017 Volkswagen-VW Arteon 2.0 TDi SCR 4Motion (6.20 secs) the and the 2014 Peugeot 208 Gti 1.6 Turbo 30th (6.20 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the LS and the 2014 Seat Leon Cupra 280 DSG

When talking about the performance of the Lexus LS on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.14 secs @ 96.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2014 Seat Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14.07 secs), the 2003 Nissan 350Z 300 GT Coupe (14.08 secs), and the 2003 Mercedes CLK 55 AMG Cabriolet (14.08 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2012 version of the Lexus LS 600h has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2012 LS equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2012 Lexus LS 600h then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

2012 LS Rivals List.

A Brief History of Lexus

Car Comparison