Performance Review: Lexus CT 200h 1.8L - [2012]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Lexus CT Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Lexus CT 200h 1.8L is the 1 speed / Auto 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 CT has a 1799cc Naturally Aspirated Hybrid powerplant with 4 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Hybrid St4's includes the 2011 Fisker Karma Hybrid

The CT shares its Hybrid St4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2011 Fisker Karma Hybrid and the If you're looking for other fast cars which share the CT's Front Wheel Drive, Hatchback combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1420 kgs (3130 lbs) this makes the Lexus CT 200h 1.8L in the same weight category as the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged or the give or take 50kg.

The Lexus CT shares the same bhp with the 2017 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ST-Line 120 (118 bhp)

In terms of power the 1799cc 16V St4 engine produces 98 bhp (73 kW) @ 5200 rpm similar to the 2017 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ST-Line 120 (118 bhp) or the 2013 Renault Captur 1.2 Turbo TCe 120 EDC (118 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated St4 throws out 105 lb-ft (142.3 Nm) @ 4000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2012 Fiat 500 L TwinAir Turbo (107 lb-ft) or the 2012 Mini Cooper Paceman (118 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

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

The 1952 Frazer-Nash Targa Florio 2.0 Cabriolet (93.7 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Lexus CT.

The Lexus CT has a Power to weight ratio of 69.0 bhp per ton and 73.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2012 CT competing with the 1952 Frazer-Nash Targa Florio 2.0 Cabriolet (93.7 bhp per ton) or the 1962 Bentley S 3 (93.4 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 CT generating around 73.9 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 2011 Aston-Martin Cygnet 1.3L Launch Edition (98.9 lb-ft per ton) or the 1994 Peugeot 106 Rallye (98.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 9.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 10.1 secs, this made the Lexus CT 200h 1.8L as fast as the 1980 Ford Mustang M81 Mclaren 2.3 Turbo (9.80 secs) the 1979 Ford Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Replica Turbo (9.80 secs) the 1979 Ford Mustang Cobra 2.3 V6 Turbo (9.80 secs) the or the 1979 Volvo 242 GT 2.3 (9.80 secs). This Lexus CT 200h 1.8L is also faster than the 2001 Citroen C5 2.2 HDi 16v (9.90 secs) the 1997 Citroen Saxo 1.6i VTR (9.90 secs) the 1980 Nissan Skyline Hardtop 2000 Turbo GT-E (9.90 secs) the and the 1979 Dodge Magnum GT 5.9L V8 (9.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the CT and the 2012 Mini Cooper S Paceman

When talking about the performance of the Lexus CT on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 19.79 secs @ 69.1 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2012 Mini Cooper S Paceman (19.71 secs), the 2015 Ford Focus 2.0 ST-2 TDCi 185PS (19.71 secs), and the 1973 Ford Capri RS 3100 (19.72 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2012 version of the Lexus CT 200h 1.8L has a maximum speed of 113mph.

Top Speed of the 2012 CT equals the 2015 Renault Megane Energy TCe 205 GT 1.6 Turbo (124 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2012 Lexus CT 200h 1.8L then how about the 2015 Renault Megane Energy TCe 205 GT 1.6 Turbo (124 mph), the 2012 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 (124 mph), or the 2012 Mini Cooper SD Paceman (124 mph).

Related Links:

2012 CT Rivals List.

A Brief History of Lexus

Car Comparison