Lexus LFA

Lexus LFA
Lexus LFA
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Model code	LFA10
Production	December 2010 – December 2012 (500 produced)
Model years	2012
Assembly	Japan: Toyota, Aichi (Motomachi plant)
Designer	Kengo Matsumoto (chief designer)
Body and chassis
Class	Sports car (S)
Body style	2-door coupé
Layout	Front-mid engine, rear-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine	4.8 L 1LR-GUE even-firing V10
Power output	412–420 kW (553–563 hp; 560–571 PS)
Transmission	6-speed Aisin SA6 automated manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,605 mm (102.6 in)
Length	4,505 mm (177.4 in)
Width	1,895 mm (74.6 in)
Height	1,220 mm (48.0 in)
Curb weight	1,614 kg (3,559 lb)

The Lexus LFA (Japanese: レクサス・LFA, Rekusasu LFA) is a two-seat sports car manufactured by Lexus, the luxury car division of Toyota. It is the second model in the F marque line of performance vehicles from Lexus, following the IS F, and also the first standalone Lexus F model. Three concept versions were unveiled, each debuting at the North American International Auto Show. After beginning development in the early 2000s (with a codename of TXS), the first LF-A concept premiered in 2005, followed in 2007 by a second concept with a more completely furnished interior and exterior. The third version of the LF-A, featuring a roadster body style premiered in 2008. The production model, trademarked LFA,^[4] was unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 2009.^[5] According to Lexus, the "A" in production LFA name stands for the "Apex" of the LF line of cars.^[6]

The production version of the Lexus LFA has a 412 kW (560 PS; 553 hp) V10 engine developed with Yamaha and a body made from carbon fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP). CFRP materials account for 65 percent of the LFA's body composition by mass.^[7]

The LFA went into production in late 2010.^[8]^[9] A circuit-tuned variant debuted in 2012,^[10] and was one of the most expensive Japanese road cars ever built.^[11] Production ended in December 2012 with 500 cars produced, the final car being a Nürburgring Package model.^[12] Since then, the LFA has amassed a cult following by purists of supercars and of the Lexus brand.^[13]

In February 2016, Lexus' European boss Alain Uyttenhoven confirmed that there would be no new LFA replacement in the near future.^[14]

^ "2012 Lexus LFA Prices, Reviews, and Photos". MotorTrend. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
^ Robinson, Aaron (26 March 2010). "World Exclusive! 2012 Lexus LFA tested". Car and Driver. US. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
^ Febbo, Michael (19 July 2011). "2012 Lexus LFA Quick Test MotorTrend". Motor Trend. US. Retrieved 21 March 2016.
^ "Toyota Registers "LFA" Trademark, Lexus Supercar One Step Closer To Production". The Motor Report. 17 December 2008. Retrieved 20 October 2009.
^ "Lexus LF-A - Road Test First Drive". Autocar. Retrieved 2 September 2009.
^ "Data: Origin of a car's name". Toyota. 2012. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
^ "Technical Analysis: 2011 Lexus LFA (12/2009)". Road & Track Magazine. Archived from the original on 24 October 2009. Retrieved 22 October 2009.
^ "The Lexus Lfa". Ww2.lexus-lfa.com. Archived from the original on 1 August 2013. Retrieved 22 February 2010.
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^ Kwan, Michael (22 February 2011). "Lexus LFA Supercar Gets More Expensive with Nurburgring Edition". Mobile Magazine. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 4 October 2014.
^ "Lexus LFA production ends". Autocar. 17 December 2012.
^ Hood, Bryan (7 October 2022). "How the Lexus LFA Became a Legend—10 Years After It Was Discontinued". Robb Report.
^ Anderson, Brad (20 February 2016). "Lexus Not Planning LFA Successor; Says Original Is Already An Icon". Carscoops. Retrieved 25 February 2016.

[1] "2012 Lexus LFA Prices, Reviews, and Photos". MotorTrend. Retrieved 14 April 2023.

[2] Robinson, Aaron (26 March 2010). "World Exclusive! 2012 Lexus LFA tested". Car and Driver. US. Retrieved 4 March 2020.

[3] Febbo, Michael (19 July 2011). "2012 Lexus LFA Quick Test MotorTrend". Motor Trend. US. Retrieved 21 March 2016.

[lfatm-4] "Toyota Registers "LFA" Trademark, Lexus Supercar One Step Closer To Production". The Motor Report. 17 December 2008. Retrieved 20 October 2009.

[autocar-5] "Lexus LF-A - Road Test First Drive". Autocar. Retrieved 2 September 2009.

[6] "Data: Origin of a car's name". Toyota. 2012. Retrieved 14 April 2020.

[rttech-7] "Technical Analysis: 2011 Lexus LFA (12/2009)". Road & Track Magazine. Archived from the original on 24 October 2009. Retrieved 22 October 2009.

[8] "The Lexus Lfa". Ww2.lexus-lfa.com. Archived from the original on 1 August 2013. Retrieved 22 February 2010.

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[11] Kwan, Michael (22 February 2011). "Lexus LFA Supercar Gets More Expensive with Nurburgring Edition". Mobile Magazine. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 4 October 2014.

[12] "Lexus LFA production ends". Autocar. 17 December 2012.

[13] Hood, Bryan (7 October 2022). "How the Lexus LFA Became a Legend—10 Years After It Was Discontinued". Robb Report.

[14] Anderson, Brad (20 February 2016). "Lexus Not Planning LFA Successor; Says Original Is Already An Icon". Carscoops. Retrieved 25 February 2016.

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