The LFA concept was unveiled in Japan on 4/12, the same evening Toyota launched its GR GT and GT3 models. Previously teased as the Lexus Sport concept, the design has now evolved into the LFA concept, ready for mass production, with its most significant change being an all-electric powertrain.

Lexus states that the name LFA, which stands for Lexus Future Advance, is not solely for vehicles powered by internal combustion engines. Instead, it represents cars that showcase technologies contemporary engineers must preserve and pass on to the next generation.

The LFA concept was introduced in Japan on 4/12, the same day Toyota unveiled the GR GT and GR GT3. Photo: Lexus

The LFA concept is developed on an aluminum chassis, similar to the Toyota GR GT and GR GT3.

Its long nose and low ground clearance resemble the GR GT.

The rearview mirrors feature a concept-style design.

The company has not yet released any specifications regarding the LFA concept's powertrain.

Driver-oriented controls are retained, with a rotary gear selector and drive mode buttons reminiscent of the original LFA.

While Toyota has released numerous details about its new high-performance GR GT, Lexus remains reserved regarding its electric sports car. The company has not yet disclosed any specifications concerning the LFA concept's powertrain, leaving its performance potential unknown.

Industry experts believe that no amount of kilowatts can replicate the distinctive sound of the original LFA's V10 engine, or even Toyota's new V8 engine sound, regardless of how powerful the electric powertrain may be.

Interestingly, the LFA concept is built on an aluminum chassis, shared with the Toyota GR GT and GR GT3. This shared foundation results in a long nose and low ground clearance, similar to the GR GT. However, the LFA concept's interior starkly contrasts the GR GT, featuring a futuristic, spaceship-like design. It retains driver-oriented controls, with a rotary gear selector and drive mode buttons that evoke the original LFA's interface.

The shared platform implies that Lexus could potentially use a V8 engine, but the company deliberately chose a different path. Nevertheless, Lexus asserts that an electric LFA will still deliver an exhilarating driving experience and demonstrate the potential of all-electric sports cars.

The renaming from Sport concept to LFA concept indicates a strong likelihood that it will become the second-generation LFA upon its launch. The exact timeline for its completion and rollout remains uncertain, but the electric LFA is anticipated to debut around 2027.

Minh Quan (according to Carscoops)