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Black Lexus LFA, front view, in a collection garage.

LFALFA10

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MAKER
LEXUS
YEARS
2010–2012
CODE
LFA10
TYPE
SUPERCAR / SPORTS CAR
ORIGIN
JAPAN
Photo: Calreyn88 / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons

01 — Overview

Development began in 2000; the production car debuted in 2009 and was built from December 2010 to December 2012. Carbon-fibre-reinforced polymer accounts for 65 percent of its body mass.

02 — Historical context

Historicalcontext.

  1. 01

    Development, codenamed TXS, began in early 2000; the first prototype was completed in June 2003.

    Source: Lexus LFA — Wikipedia (English)
  2. 02

    The production version debuted at the October 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, marking Lexus's 20th anniversary.

    Source: Lexus LFA — Wikipedia (English)
  3. 03

    Carbon-fibre-reinforced polymer makes up 65 percent of the body mass.

    Source: Lexus LFA — Wikipedia (English)
  4. 04

    Production began on 15 December 2010 and ended on 17 December 2012; the chief engineer was Haruhiko Tanahashi.

    Source: Lexus LFA — Wikipedia (English)

03 — Exterior & interior

White Lexus LFA, front three-quarter view, in a collection garage.
Calreyn88 / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons

04 — Engineering

Technicalspecifications.

Engine exhibit

1LR-GUE

V10 · 4805 cc

Manufacturer
Lexus
Chassis / model codes
LFA10
Production
2010-12 – 2012-12
Body styles
2-door coupé
Layout
Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Engine
1LR-GUEV10 (72-degree) · 4,805 cc · naturally aspirated412 kW @ 8,700 rpmNote: Developed with Yamaha
Transmission
6-speed automated manual (Aisin SA6)
Length × width × height
4,505 × 1,895 × 1,220 mm
Wheelbase
2,605 mm
Units built
500Note: 500 units, about 20 per month
People
Kengo Matsumoto (chief designer)

Figures follow the sources listed below. Values vary by market, variant and year; anything we could not verify is omitted. Power is shown in the unit the source used (PS / hp / kW).

05 — Motorsport

Ontrack.

Competition cars differ from the road car; the specifications above describe the road car.

  1. An LF-A prototype won the SP8 class at a Nürburgring 4-hour VLN race on 10 May 2008, finishing 77th overall.

    Source: Lexus LFA — Wikipedia (English)

  2. Gazoo Racing entered LF-As in the 24 Hours Nürburgring in 2008 and 2009; in 2009 car No. 14 finished 4th in the SP8 class.

    Source: Lexus LFA — Wikipedia (English)

06 — Gallery

Black Lexus LFA, front view, in a collection garage.
Calreyn88 / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons
White Lexus LFA, front three-quarter view, in a collection garage.
Calreyn88 / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons

07 — On film

Onfilm.

HeritageOfficial channel

Lexus LFA Roar of Angels | Lexus

Lexus gathers 40 LFA owners for a rally drive, a visit to the CALTY design studio and a Cars & Coffee appearance.

Source: Lexus · YouTube

08 — Related

Relatedmachines.

09 — Sources

  1. 01Lexus LFAWikipedia · reference · accessed 2026-09-26
  2. 02レクサス・LFAWikipedia · reference · accessed 2026-09-26

10 — Photo credits