Lexus spent years perfecting the original LFA, a V10 supercar that arrived in 2010 as proof the brand could build something purely for driving pleasure. Only 500 were made, each one hand-assembled over months at a dedicated facility. That car earned its legendary status through an engine co-developed with Yamaha that screamed to 9,000 rpm and an obsessively-engineered carbon fiber body. Now, Lexus is bringing back the LFA name — but this time, it’s ditching the internal combustion engine entirely.
Built on Racing DNA
The new LFA Concept shares its aluminum platform with Toyota’s GR GT and GR GT3 race car, which means Lexus had access to a twin-turbo hybrid V8 but chose not to use it. Instead, they’re going all-electric, continuing what was first shown as the “Sport Concept” at Monterey Car Week earlier this year. The setup prioritizes a low center of gravity and high rigidity, which are foundational elements carried over from track development. Lexus hasn’t released power figures yet, but the shared chassis between these three models suggests some serious performance potential.
At 184.6″ long and 80.3″ wide, the LFA Concept is more compact than the GR GT while being slightly wider. Both sit at 47″ tall with an identical 107.3-inch wheelbase, positioning them as proper low-slung sports cars rather than grand tourers.
A Cabin Built Around the Driver
Inside, the LFA Concept takes a minimalist approach that puts every control within easy reach. The yoke-style steering wheel is designed so you can keep your hands on the wheel during sharper turns — steering inputs stay within a tighter arc. Switch placement follows a functional logic where you can operate everything by feel, keeping your eyes on the road. There’s a large display centered on the driver, flanked by paddle-style buttons labeled “F-mode” and “Custom,” though Lexus hasn’t detailed what those actually do yet.
The whole interior follows this idea of “Discover Immersion,” which is Lexus-speak for making the driver feel connected to the car. Everything from the seating position to the control layout has been refined with this goal in mind.
Keeping the Faith
Lexus is framing the LFA nameplate as something bigger than just internal combustion. According to them, “LFA” represents technologies that need to be preserved and passed down, referencing a Japanese concept called Shikinen Sengu — the ritual of periodically rebuilding Shinto shrines to keep traditional skills alive. It’s a philosophical approach to justifying the electric powertrain, though whether that resonates with fans of the original’s howling V10 remains to be seen.
The exterior styling evolves from the Sport Concept, keeping the low nose and flowing silhouette that defined the first LFA while transposing it to electric packaging.
Spec Sheet
Model: Lexus LFA Concept
Powertrain: Battery electric (specs TBD)
Platform: Shared aluminum structure with GR GT/GR GT3
Length: 184.6″
Width: 80.3″
Wheelbase: 107.3″
Occupancy: 2
Pricing & Availability
Lexus hasn’t announced pricing or a release date yet, but the LFA Concept is expected to arrive after the GR GT launches in 2027.
Recap
Lexus LFA Concept
Lexus is reviving the LFA name with an all-electric supercar that shares its aluminum platform with Toyota’s new GR GT race car, though they opted for batteries over the available twin-turbo V8. The concept prioritizes driver immersion with a minimalist cockpit design and is expected to arrive sometime after 2027.
