Alongside the debut of the much-anticipated Toyota GR GT, Toyota has also shown off the Lexus LFA Concept. It’s a sister-model to the GR GT sharing the same underpinnings, and as the name suggests, this should be the true successor to the legendary Lexus LFA, but there’s a catch – it’s a battery electric vehicle (BEV).
Previously on display at the Goodwood Festival of Speed as the Lexus Sports Concept, this exact model shown off today still remains as a concept. While a trademark application by Lexus for the ‘LFR’ name has been circulating online for a while now, the concept’s new name could point to yet another different badge again for the eventual production model – although we think most fans won’t mind… probably.
Toyota says the Lexus LFA Concept is built with the same three key elements as the GR GT and GT3 — a low centre of gravity, low weight with high rigidity, and the pursuit of aerodynamic performance. To differentiate itself from the others, this new LFA successor will be, in Toyota’s words, “exploring the potential that is unique to BEVs”.
The Lexus LFA Concept is built on the same all-aluminium body frame as the GR GT and GR GT3. As a result, it shares similar proportions, with an unusually long nose and a cabin positioned closer to the rear axle. It measures 4,690 mm in length, 2,040 mm in width, and 1,195 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,725 mm — making it 130 mm shorter and 40 mm wider than the GR GT, while matching its height and wheelbase.
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Inside the Lexus LFA Concept, the driving position mirrors that of its ICE siblings, but Toyota aims for an experience that is “ultimately immersive.” From the pictures, it appears the LFA will take on a much more radical styling approach than the GR GT. The interior is extremely minimalist, yet all driving information and controls are centred around the driver. Paired with a futuristic yoke-style steering wheel, it almost feels like sitting in a fighter jet.
Toyota has yet to reveal details about the Lexus LFA Concept’s powertrain, including the number of motors, output, or range. While it shares the same aluminium body frame as its ICE siblings and could employ a similar double-wishbone suspension, the system will likely be calibrated differently to account for the added weight of the batteries.
But would a battery-powered supercar still deserve the LFA badge – especially when there’s the GR GT with a twin-turbo V8? Well, we’ll leave the debate up to you guys.
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