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Pricing & Fees IS 350 C IS 250 C
Base MSRP $46,890 [1] $42,610 [1]
Delivery, Processing
& Handling Fee		 $895 [2] $895 [2]
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Engine		 IS 350 C IS 250 C
Type
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 60o V6, aluminum block and heads, direct and port fuel injection  60o V6, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection 
Displacement 3.5 liters (210 cubic inches)  2.5 liters (152 cubic inches) 
Valvetrain Four cam, four valves per cylinder, with dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i)  Four cam, four valves per cylinder, with dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) 
Compression Ratio 11.8:1  12.0:1 
Horsepower at RPM 306 @ 6,400 [3]  204 @ 6,400 [3] 
Torque at RPM 277 lb-ft @ 4,800 [3]  185 lb-ft @ 4,800 [3] 
Emission Rating Certified Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle
(ULEV II) 		 Certified Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle
(ULEV II) 
 
Performance		 IS 350 C IS 250 C
0-60 MPH Acceleration 5.8 seconds [3] [4]  8.4 seconds [3] [4] 
Top Track Speed (electronically limited) 141 mph [3] [4]  131 mph [3] [4] 
EPA Fuel Economy Ratings (city/highway/combined) 19/27/22 mpg [5]  21/30/24 mpg [5] 
Aerodynamic Drag Coefficient 0.29  0.29 
Turning Circle 33.5 ft  33.5 ft 
 
Drivetrain		 IS 350 C IS 250 C
Transmission Six-speed paddle-shift-sequential automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i)  Six-speed paddle-shift-sequential automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) 
Drive Wheels Rear-wheel drive  Rear-wheel drive 
Final Drive Ratio 4.083:1  3.909:1 
 
Chassis		 IS 350 C IS 250 C
Suspension (front) Independent, double-wishbone with coil springs, monotube gas-pressurized shock absorbers and hollow stabilizer bar  Independent, double-wishbone with coil springs, monotube gas-pressurized shock absorbers and hollow stabilizer bar 
Suspension (Rear) Independent, multi-link with coil springs, inverted monotube gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar  Independent, multi-link with coil springs, inverted monotube gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar 
Steering Electronic Power Steering (EPS) system. 3.2 turns lock to lock  Electronic Power Steering (EPS) system. 3.2 turns lock to lock 
Brakes Four-wheel power-assisted discs, four-sensor, four-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), and Brake Assist [6].  Four-wheel power-assisted discs, four-sensor, four-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), and Brake Assist [6]. 
Brake Size Four-piston front calipers. 13.1-in front, 12.2-in rear ventilated discs  Two-piston front calipers. 11.6-in front, 12.2-in rear ventilated discs 
Wheels and Tires 17 x 8.0-in 10-spoke alloy wheels with 225/45VR17 all-season tires front [7], 245/45VR17 all-season tires rear [7]  17 x 8.0-in 10-spoke alloy wheels with 225/45VR17 all-season tires front [7], 245/45VR17 all-season tires rear [7] 
 
Body / Dimensions		 IS 350 C IS 250 C
Type Four-passenger retractable hardtop luxury sport convertible coupe  Four-passenger retractable hardtop luxury sport convertible coupe 
Construction Welded-steel unibody  Welded-steel unibody 
Overall Length 182.5 in (4,635 mm)  182.5 in (4,635 mm) 
Width 70.9 in (1,800 mm)  70.9 in (1,800 mm) 
Height 55.7 in (1,415 mm)  55.7 in (1,415 mm) 
Wheelbase 107.5 in (2,730 mm)  107.5 in (2,730 mm) 
Trunk Capacity (top up) 10.8 cu ft (306 L)  10.8 cu ft (306 L) 
Curb Weight 3,872 lb (1,756 kg)  3,806 lb (1,726 kg) 
Fuel-Tank Capacity 17.2 gal (65 L)  17.2 gal (65 L) 
Headroom 38.3/36.1 in (973/918 mm) (front/rear)  38.3/36.1 in (973/918 mm) (front/rear) 
Legroom 44.1/25.9 in (1,121/658 mm) (front/rear)  44.1/25.9 in (1,121/658 mm) (front/rear) 
Shoulder Room 54.2/44.7 in (1,378/1,136 mm) (front/rear)  54.2/44.7 in (1,378/1,136 mm) (front/rear) 
Hip Room 54.3/43.3 in (1,378/1,101 mm) (front/rear)  54.3/43.3 in (1,378/1,101 mm) (front/rear) 
 

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 [1]MSRP does not include delivery, processing and handling fee of $895. Excludes taxes, title, license and optional equipment. Dealer price may vary. [2]Delivery, processing and handling fee is based on the value of the processing, handling and delivery services Lexus provides, as well as Lexus' overall pricing structure. Lexus may make a profit on the delivery, processing and handling fee. [3]Ratings achieved using the required premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 or higher. If premium fuel is not used, performance will decrease. [4]Performance figures are for comparison only and were obtained with prototype vehicles by professional drivers using special safety equipment and procedures. Do not attempt. [5]EPA MPG Estimates. Actual mileage will vary. [6]Brake Assist is designed to help the driver take full advantage of the benefits of ABS. It is not a substitute for safe driving practices. Braking effectiveness also depends on proper brake-system maintenance, tire and road conditions. [7]17-in performance tires are expected to experience greater tire wear than conventional tires. Tire life may be substantially less than 20,000 miles, depending upon driving conditions. Back to top