Damn even on Tsukuba the M3 is much faster lol
BMW M3 vs Lexus RC F
| Category | Lexus RC F | BMW M3 (F80) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.0 l V8 | 3.0 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 477 / 470 | 431 / 425 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 530 / 391 | 550 / 406 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1814 / 3999 | 1607 / 3543 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 263 / 259 | 268 / 265 |
| Average price | €87,000 | €82,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Lexus RC F | BMW M3 (F80) |
|---|---|---|
| Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:24.70 | 0:24.00 |
| Sachsenring | 1:39.53 | 1:37.09 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:14.30 | 1:12.50 |
| Tsukuba | 1:06.53 | 1:04.40 |
| Motown Mile | 0:56.08 | 0:55.53 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Lexus RC F | BMW M3 (F80) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.7 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.4 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.3 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.9 s | 3.8 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 5.5 s | 5.0 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 6.9 s | 6.1 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 8.4 s | 7.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.9 s | 8.5 s |
| 0 - 130 mph | 17.0 s | 14.5 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 24.2 s | 20.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.1 s @ 94.4 mph | 8.6 s @ 98.8 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.7 s @ 112.2 mph | 12.0 s @ 119.3 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Lexus RC F | BMW M3 (F80) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.5 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.7 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.4 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.3 s | 2.9 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.3 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.2 s | 5.4 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.1 s | 6.0 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 7.9 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 9.9 s | 8.5 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 12.3 s | 11.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 15.1 s | 13.3 s |
| 1000 m | 23.1 s @ 234.4 kph | 22.1 s @ 242.6 kph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Lexus RC F | BMW M3 (F80) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 4.7 s | 3.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.7 s | 3.7 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.1 s | 4.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 7.1 s | 5.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 11.5 s | 7.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 9.1 s | 7.2 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 11.8 s | 9.2 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 15.5 s | 11.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (7) | 23.7 s | 16.2 s |
| 70 - 90 kph | 2.5 s | 2.2 s |
| 70 - 120 kph | 4.8 s | 4.0 s |
| 70 - 130 kph | 5.7 s | 4.7 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 2.8 s | 2.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 3.5 s | 2.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 11.2 s | 9.4 s |
| 5 - 60 mph | 4.5 s | 4.4 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | Lexus RC F | BMW M3 (F80) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kph - 0 | 10 m (32 ft) | 9 m (31 ft) |
| 80 kph - 0 | 24 m (79 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 33 m (107 ft) | 33 m (107 ft) |
| 120 kph - 0 | 49 m (161 ft) | 51 m (167 ft) |
| 140 kph - 0 | 68 m (222 ft) | 67 m (219 ft) |
| 190 kph - 0 | 129 m (423 ft) | 125 m (410 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 138 m (452 ft) | 134 m (438 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 33 m (107 ft) | 30 m (99 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 46 m (150 ft) | 46 m (150 ft) |
General performance
| Category | Lexus RC F | BMW M3 (F80) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 278 kph (172 mph) | 284 kph (176 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.63 g (6 m/s²) | 0.72 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 69.3 kph (43.1 mph) | 71.1 kph (44.2 mph) |
| 610ft slalom | 68.7 kph (42.7 mph) | 73.2 kph (45.5 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.98 g (10 m/s²) | 1.01 g (10 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | Lexus RC F | BMW M3 (F80) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 93 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 77 | 100 |
| Overall | 87 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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