Lexus LFA

Lexus LFA
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	December 2010 – December 2012 500 units
Assembly	Japan: Toyota, Aichi (Motomachi plant)
Designer	Kengo Matsumoto (chief designer)
Body and chassis
Class	Sports car
Body style	2-door coupé
Layout	Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine	4.8 L 1LR-GUE even-firing V10
Transmission	6-speed Aisin SA6 automated manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,605 mm (102.6 in)[1]
Length	4,505 mm (177.4 in)[2]
Width	1,895 mm (74.6 in)[2]
Height	1,220 mm (48.0 in)[2]
Curb weight	1,580 kg (3,483 lb)[3]

The Lexus LFA (Japanese: レクサス・LFA, Rekusasu LFA) is a two-door sports car produced between 2010 and 2012 by the Japanese carmaker Toyota under its luxury marque, Lexus. Lexus built 500 units over its production span of two years.

The development of the LFA, codenamed TXS, began in early 2000. The first prototype was completed in June 2003, with regular testing at the Nürburgring starting in October 2004. Over the decade, numerous concept cars were unveiled at various motor shows. The first concept appeared in January 2005 at the North American International Auto Show as a design study. In January 2007, a more aerodynamic design was introduced, and in January 2008, a roadster version was showcased. The production version of the LFA debuted at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 2009—commemorating Lexus's 20th anniversary—and the official manufacture of the car began on 15 December 2010 at the Motomachi production facility in Toyota, Aichi.

The 4.8 L 1LR-GUE V10 engine, as fitted to the LFA, produces a power output of 412 kilowatts (560 PS; 553 hp) and 480 newton-metres (350 lb⋅ft), sufficient to give the car a 0–97 km/h (60 mph) of 3.6 seconds and a maximum speed of 325 kilometres per hour (202 mph). The LFA's body mass is composed of sixty-five per cent carbon fibre-reinforced polymer, and incorporates various lightweight materials such as aluminium, titanium and magnesium. Lexus ended production of the LFA on 17 December 2012, two years and two days after it commenced. The LFA has received awards including Road & Track's "Best of the 2009 Tokyo Auto Show" and Top Gear's "5 Greatest Supercars of the Year".