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Lexus LFA returns as an electric supercar

For years, petrolheads and fans of the V10 engine’s roar have been fed updates on the arrival of a successor to the LFA.

Good news for you: the Lexus LFA has re-emerged as a concept supercar with a striking design suitable for road use.

Here are a few key facts you need to know about the Lexus LFA Concept:

 

1. Shares Chassis with the GR GT

The Lexus LFA Concept utilizes a lightweight and sturdy aluminum body frame, which is the same chassis used in the GR GT and GR GT3 models.

It offers advantages in terms of a low center of gravity, lightweight construction with high rigidity, and aerodynamic performance.

 

2. No V10 Engine

Unfortunately, the Lexus LFA Concept does not inherit the V10 engine that powered its predecessor and does not feature the more than 640 hp and 850 Nm V8 engine either.

Instead, it is a supercar equipped with a full-time electric powertrain.

Lexus (and Toyota) have yet to disclose details such as the number of motors, drive system, output, and battery capacity that will be installed in this LFA Concept.

 

3. Dimensions

The LFA Concept measures 4,690 mm in length, 2,040 mm in width, and 1,195 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,725 mm.

Compared to the LFA V10, the LFA Concept is 185 mm longer, 145 mm wider, and 25 mm lower, with a wheelbase that is 120 mm longer.

 

4. Exterior Features Elements from the LFA V10

Undoubtedly, the body shape of the Lexus LFA Concept appears more balanced and robust when gliding on the road.

It also incorporates some design elements from the LFA V10, such as the vented front hood and side air intakes.

At the Japan Mobility Show, Lexus showcased the active rear spoiler function on this model.

 

5. Driver-Focused Cabin

The LFA Concept promises the ideal driving position found in the GR GT and GR GT3 models.

However, unlike those two V8 supercars, the LFA Concept features a yoke-style steering wheel, accompanied by a rather unique driver display layout.

The gear shift lever is positioned on the steering column, and there are also large F-Mode and Custom buttons, along with the capability to adjust thrust and braking levels to meet driver preferences.

According to Lexus, the three letters “LFA” on this concept are not tied to an internal combustion engine supercar like its predecessor.

It now symbolizes a vehicle equipped with various advanced engineering technologies that should be preserved and passed down by engineers to future generations.

Previously, the Lexus LFA stood for the following:

  • L – Lexus
  • F – F-Sports (Lexus’s high-performance branch), also representing Fuji Speedway
  • A – Apex

What are your thoughts on the Lexus LFA Concept? Should it be offered as an electric supercar or equipped with an internal combustion engine?

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Lexus Sport Concept: is this the true LFA’s successor?

Last week at the Monterey Car Week, Lexus took the opportunity to showcase its next-generation sports car for the first time.

Named the Lexus Sport Concept, it represents an evolution of the Electrified Sport Concept that debuted in late 2021.

In comparison to its predecessor, the Sport Concept boasts a design that is more suited for actual production.

In addition to the typical modern Lexus design elements, this Sport Concept also draws inspiration from the V10 Lexus LFA supercar, particularly noticeable on the C-pillar, with air vents at the rear bumper and an active rear spoiler.

At this time, Lexus is still keeping the full specifications of the Sport Concept under wraps.

However, upon closer inspection, the Lexus Sport Concept features exhaust outlets cleverly concealed beneath the active spoiler.

Reports suggest that the Sport Concept will be equipped with a twin-turbo V8 engine configuration with a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive (FR) layout, along with hybrid system assistance.

Why a V8 engine? This is based on a test unit, heavily masked, that was spotted undergoing testing at the Nürburgring a few months ago.

So, could the Sport Concept truly be the rightful successor to the Lexus LFA?

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Toyota uploads three-hour video of Lexus LFA engine sounds!

As of the time this article was written, the world has been treated to a lineup of supercars and hypercars offering astonishing performance that defies imagination.

However, the author argues that none of these models can rival the sound of the V10 engine in the Lexus LFA.

Yes, even though this model has long since ceased production in 2012, the quality of the engine and exhaust soundtrack, reminiscent of a Formula 1 machine, remains difficult to match.

If you find that white noise isn’t helping you sleep soundly, you might want to try an alternative that’s perfect for petrolheads: listening to the sound of the Lexus LFA engine!

Toyota quietly uploaded a three-hour video on the Toyota Times YouTube channel, featuring uninterrupted pure sounds of the Lexus LFA.

For the information of our readers, the Lexus LFA is powered by a 5.2-liter V10 engine, the 1LR-GUE, capable of producing up to 552 hp and 480 Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.

The Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition, meanwhile, features a retuned engine that generates 563 hp, with a gear shift that is 0.05 seconds faster, along with aerodynamic enhancements more suited for track use.

At the same time, Lexus sought Yamaha’s assistance to further tune the engine, exhaust, and intake systems, resulting in a soundtrack that is hard to replicate by any manufacturer.

As someone who appreciates this unique genre of “music,” we hope Toyota can provide recordings of the fantastic engine sounds produced in the past, such as the six-cylinder 2JZ-GTE, the sole V12 1GZ-FE used in the second-generation Toyota Century, and, of course, the legendary 4A-GE engine.

Bonus: The soundtrack of the Lexus LFA roars on the test track!