The Lexus IS, introduced in 1998, is a compact executive car that has evolved into a key player in the luxury sport sedan segment, offering a blend of performance and refinement.
Initially powered by a straight-six engine, the IS lineup expanded over the years to include V6 and V8 options, with notable models like the high-performance IS F debuting in 2007.
By 2025, the IS 300 features a 2.0L turbocharged engine producing 241 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission in a rear-wheel-drive (RWD) configuration.
The model's power output has ranged from 215 horsepower in 2005 to 260 horsepower in its 3.5L AWD variant, showcasing consistent performance improvements.
Scroll down to see the detailed horsepower and torque data below.
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Third Generation: 2013-2025
The third-generation Lexus IS 300 offers a range of powertrains, including a 2.0L turbocharged inline-four producing 241 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque (RWD, 8-speed automatic) and a 3.5L V6 delivering up to 260 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque (AWD, 6-speed automatic).
Drivetrain options include rear-wheel drive and full-time all-wheel drive with a planetary gearset for torque distribution.
A standout feature is the introduction of the IS 500 F Sport Performance, equipped with a 5.0L V8 engine generating 472 hp, marking the return of V8 power to the IS lineup.
2025 Lexus IS 300 Horsepower And Torque
The Lexus IS 300 features a horsepower range of 241 hp from a 2.0L engine with rear-wheel drive (RWD) to 260 hp from a 3.5L engine with all-wheel drive (AWD).
Torque output varies from 236 lb-ft with the 3.5L AWD configuration to 258 lb-ft with the 2.0L RWD setup.
The vehicle is equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission for the 2.0L engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission for the 3.5L engine.
2025 Lexus IS 300 Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base Luxury |
3.5L | 6 Cyl. | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
260 hp @ 6,600 rpm |
236 ft-lbs @ 2,000 rpm |
| F Sport Luxury |
3.5L | 6 Cyl. | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
260 hp @ 6,600 rpm |
236 ft-lbs @ 2,000 rpm |
| F Sport Design Luxury |
3.5L | 6 Cyl. | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
260 hp @ 6,600 rpm |
236 ft-lbs @ 2,000 rpm |
| F Sport Design Luxury |
2.0L | Turbo | 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
241 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,650 rpm |
| F Sport Luxury |
2.0L | Turbo | 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
241 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,650 rpm |
| Base Luxury |
2.0L | Turbo | 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
241 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,650 rpm |
2024 Lexus IS 300 Horsepower And Torque
The Lexus IS 300 features a horsepower range of 241 hp from a 2.0L engine with rear-wheel drive (RWD) to 260 hp from a 3.5L engine with all-wheel drive (AWD).
Torque output varies from 236 lb-ft with the 3.5L AWD configuration to 258 lb-ft with the 2.0L RWD setup.
The vehicle is equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission for the 2.0L engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission for the 3.5L engine.
2024 Lexus IS 300 Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base Luxury |
3.5L | 6 Cyl. | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
260 hp @ 6,600 rpm |
236 ft-lbs @ 2,000 rpm |
| F Sport Luxury |
3.5L | 6 Cyl. | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
260 hp @ 6,600 rpm |
236 ft-lbs @ 2,000 rpm |
| F Sport Design Luxury |
3.5L | 6 Cyl. | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
260 hp @ 6,600 rpm |
236 ft-lbs @ 2,000 rpm |
| F Sport Design Luxury |
2.0L | Turbo | 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
241 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,650 rpm |
| F Sport Luxury |
2.0L | Turbo | 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
241 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,650 rpm |
| Base Luxury |
2.0L | Turbo | 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
241 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,650 rpm |
2023 Lexus IS 300 Horsepower And Torque
The 2023 Lexus IS 300 features a horsepower range of 241 hp from a 2.0L engine with rear-wheel drive (RWD) to 260 hp from a 3.5L engine with all-wheel drive (AWD).
Torque output varies from 236 lb-ft with the 3.5L AWD configuration to 258 lb-ft with the 2.0L RWD setup.
The vehicle is equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission for the 2.0L engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission for the 3.5L engine.
2023 Lexus IS 300 Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base Luxury |
3.5L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
260 hp @ 6,600 rpm |
236 ft-lbs @ 2,000 rpm |
| Base Luxury |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
241 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,650 rpm |
2022 Lexus IS 300 Horsepower And Torque
The Lexus IS 300 features a horsepower range of 241 hp from a 2.0L engine with rear-wheel drive (RWD) to 260 hp from a 3.5L engine with all-wheel drive (AWD).
Torque output varies from 236 lb-ft with the 3.5L AWD configuration to 258 lb-ft with the 2.0L RWD setup.
The vehicle is equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission for the 2.0L engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission for the 3.5L engine.
2022 Lexus IS 300 Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base Luxury |
3.5L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
260 hp @ 6,600 rpm |
236 ft-lbs @ 2,000 rpm |
| Base Luxury |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
241 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,650 rpm |
2021 Lexus IS 300 Horsepower And Torque
The Lexus IS 300 features a horsepower range of 241 hp from the 2.0L engine to 260 hp from the 3.5L engine with all-wheel drive (AWD).
Torque output varies from 236 lb-ft with the 3.5L engine to 258 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine.
The vehicle is equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission for the 2.0L engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission for the 3.5L engine.
2021 Lexus IS 300 Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
241 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,650 rpm |
| Base Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
260 hp @ 6,600 rpm |
236 ft-lbs @ 2,000 rpm |
| Comfort Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
241 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,650 rpm |
| Comfort Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
260 hp @ 6,600 rpm |
236 ft-lbs @ 2,000 rpm |
2020 Lexus IS 300 Horsepower And Torque
The Lexus IS 300 features a horsepower range of 241 hp from a 2.0L engine with rear-wheel drive (RWD) to 260 hp from a 3.5L engine with all-wheel drive (AWD).
Torque output varies from 236 lb-ft with the 3.5L AWD configuration to 258 lb-ft with the 2.0L RWD setup.
The vehicle is equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission for the 2.0L engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission for the 3.5L engine.
2020 Lexus IS 300 Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base |
3.5L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
260 hp @ 6,600 rpm |
236 ft-lbs @ 2,000 rpm |
| Base |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
241 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,650 rpm |
| F SPORT |
3.5L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
260 hp @ 6,600 rpm |
236 ft-lbs @ 2,000 rpm |
| F SPORT |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
241 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,650 rpm |
| Base Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
241 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,650 rpm |
| Base Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
260 hp @ 6,600 rpm |
236 ft-lbs @ 2,000 rpm |
2020 Lexus IS 300 Horsepower And Torque Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| F Sport Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
241 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,650 rpm |
| F Sport Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
260 hp @ 6,600 rpm |
236 ft-lbs @ 2,000 rpm |
| Premium Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
241 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,650 rpm |
| Premium Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
260 hp @ 6,600 rpm |
236 ft-lbs @ 2,000 rpm |
2019 Lexus IS 300 Horsepower And Torque
The Lexus IS 300 features a horsepower range of 241 hp from a 2.0L engine with rear-wheel drive (RWD) to 260 hp from a 3.5L engine with all-wheel drive (AWD).
Torque output varies from 236 lb-ft with the 3.5L AWD configuration to 258 lb-ft with the 2.0L RWD configuration.
The vehicle is equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission for the 2.0L engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission for the 3.5L engine.
2019 Lexus IS 300 Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base |
3.5L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
260 hp @ 6,600 rpm |
236 ft-lbs @ 2,000 rpm |
| Base |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
241 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,650 rpm |
| F SPORT |
3.5L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
260 hp @ 6,600 rpm |
236 ft-lbs @ 2,000 rpm |
| F SPORT |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
241 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,650 rpm |
| Base Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
241 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,650 rpm |
| Base Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
260 hp @ 6,600 rpm |
236 ft-lbs @ 2,000 rpm |
2019 Lexus IS 300 Horsepower And Torque Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| F Sport Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
241 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,650 rpm |
| F Sport Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
260 hp @ 6,600 rpm |
236 ft-lbs @ 2,000 rpm |
2018 Lexus IS 300 Horsepower And Torque
The Lexus IS 300 features a horsepower range of 241 hp from a 2.0L engine to 260 hp from a 3.5L V6 engine with all-wheel drive.
Torque output varies from 236 lb-ft with the 3.5L V6 and all-wheel drive to 258 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine.
The vehicle is equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission for the 2.0L engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission for the 3.5L V6 engine.
2018 Lexus IS 300 Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
241 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,650 rpm |
| Base Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
260 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
236 ft-lbs @ 2,000 rpm |
2017 Lexus IS 300 Horsepower And Torque
The Lexus IS 300 is equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine producing 255 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque, with both figures consistent across configurations.
This model features an all-wheel-drive (AWD) drivetrain and is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.
2017 Lexus IS 300 Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
255 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
236 ft-lbs @ 2,000 rpm |
2016 Lexus IS 300 Horsepower And Torque
The vehicle is equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine producing a consistent output of 255 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque, both achieved through an all-wheel-drive (AWD) configuration.
Power is transmitted via a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.
2016 Lexus IS 300 Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
255 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
236 ft-lbs @ 2,000 rpm |
Second Generation: 2005-2012
The second-generation Lexus IS (2005-2012) introduced a range of powertrains, including a 3.0L inline-6 engine producing 215 hp and 218 lb-ft of torque, paired with either a 5-speed automatic or manual transmission, and rear-wheel drive (RWD).
Notable advancements included the adoption of Lexus' D-4 direct injection system for improved efficiency and performance.
This generation also marked the debut of the high-performance IS F variant, featuring a 5.0L V8 engine with 416 hp and a 0-60 mph time of 4.2 seconds.
2005 Lexus IS 300 Horsepower And Torque
The Lexus IS 300 is equipped with a 3.0L engine producing 215 horsepower and 218 lb-ft of torque.
It features a rear-wheel drive configuration and is paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.
2005 Lexus IS 300 Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base Sedan |
3.0L | I6 | 5 Spd Manual | RWD |
215 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
218 ft-lbs @ 3,800 rpm |
| Sport Wagon |
3.0L | I6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
215 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
218 ft-lbs @ 3,800 rpm |
First Generation: 1998-2004
The first-generation Lexus IS 300 (1998–2004) featured a 3.0L 2JZ-GE inline-six engine producing 215 hp and 218 lb-ft of torque, paired with a five-speed automatic or manual transmission.
Its rear-wheel-drive layout emphasized performance, distinguishing it from competitors.
A notable innovation was the introduction of the "Altezza-style" clear taillights, which became a design trend across the automotive industry.
2004 Lexus IS 300 Horsepower And Torque
The Lexus IS 300 is equipped with a 3.0L inline-six engine producing 215 horsepower and 218 lb-ft of torque.
It features a 5-speed automatic transmission and a rear-wheel-drive configuration.
2004 Lexus IS 300 Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base Sedan |
3.0L | I6 | 5 Spd Manual | RWD |
215 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
218 ft-lbs @ 3,800 rpm |
| Sport Wagon |
3.0L | I6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
215 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
218 ft-lbs @ 3,800 rpm |
2003 Lexus IS 300 Horsepower And Torque
The Lexus IS 300 is equipped with a 3.0L engine producing 215 horsepower and 218 lb-ft of torque.
It features a rear-wheel drive configuration and is paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission.
2003 Lexus IS 300 Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base Sedan |
3.0L | I6 | 5 Spd Manual | RWD |
215 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
218 ft-lbs @ 3,800 rpm |
| Sport Wagon |
3.0L | I6 | 5 Spd Auto | RWD |
215 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
218 ft-lbs @ 3,800 rpm |
2002 Lexus IS 300 Horsepower And Torque
The Lexus IS 300 is equipped with a 3.0L inline-six engine producing 215 horsepower and 218 lb-ft of torque.
It features a 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive and a rear-wheel-drive configuration.
2002 Lexus IS 300 Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base Sedan |
3.0L | I6 | 5 Spd Manual | RWD |
215 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
218 ft-lbs @ 3,800 rpm |
| Sport Wagon |
3.0L | I6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
215 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
218 ft-lbs @ 3,800 rpm |
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