GR GT, GR GT3, and Lexus LFA Concept World Premiere
The Lexus LFA Concept is the embodiment of Toyota’s "Shikinen Sengu", a ritual in which a Shinto shrine is periodically rebuilt, representing the crucial commitment to carry forward the essential skills and technologies that automakers must preserve for the next generation. Born from the powerful vision and strong passion of Master Driver Morizo, this new era is defined by three exceptional models: the GR GT, the GR GT3, and the Lexus LFA Concept. These three vehicles share a unified philosophy and are being developed as one across the boundaries of the GR and Lexus brands.
The echoes of automotive legend resonate with the arrival of the Lexus LFA Concept—a glimpse into the electrifying future of high-performance driving. Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the GR GT and GR GT3, forging a thrilling new dynasty of Lexus and Gazoo Racing sports cars that embodies the idea of Toyota’s “Shikinen Sengu” of sports cars.
Born from an obsession with three foundational elements—a low center of gravity, low weight with high rigidity, and the pursuit of aerodynamic performance—the LFA Concept is a masterclass in shared engineering. It leverages the cutting-edge skills and technologies honed across our most elite performance vehicles, all while courageously charting the unexplored possibilities inherent in its Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) powertrain.
The thrill of driving is an unwavering value that continues to support the appeal of sports cars, even as times change. The Lexus LFA Concept, as an entity that enables one to more deeply and purely enjoy that thrill, draws the driver into the world of driving and creates an immersive experience like no other before. This is the essence of Discover Immersion.
Driven by Lexus's relentless passion for delivering the sheer joy of driving while simultaneously leading the charge in electrification, we have synthesized these foundational elements, including an ideal driving position designed for improved handling and a profound sense of unity between the car and the driver. The result is more than just a car; it's a living promise—a sports machine worthy of being the icon for the electrified era.
Lexus, at the vanguard of Toyota's ambitious push toward electrification, accepts the ultimate challenge: to not only preserve the joy of driving but to unlock entirely new possibilities for sports cars—even within the demanding parameters of the carbon-neutral era.
The name LFA is not merely bound to the roar of an internal combustion engine; it represents something far greater. LFA signifies an iconic presence—a torchbearer embodying the pinnacle of technology and skill that every generation of our engineers is honor-bound to pass on.
The Lexus LFA Concept stands as the definitive proof of our ongoing, unwavering challenge. It is the crucial link connecting the priceless value of sports car heritage and the master craftsmanship automakers must fiercely preserve from the past, all while fearlessly continuing to evolve and redefine the future.
The Lexus LFA Concept doesn't merely follow tradition—it is sculpted by it. It inherits the sensual beauty of form that defined the original LFA yet refines every line and curve to achieve a balanced aesthetic that holds timeless value for the next generation of enthusiasts.
More than just a vehicle, this concept is the genesis of a new idea of a sports car. Its design possesses a profound universal appeal, engineered to bypass mere logic and reason. It transcends rational, cultural, and temporal boundaries, designed to instantly and powerfully stir the hearts of all who behold it.
By adopting the all-aluminum body frame derived from the GR GT and GR GT3, the form achieves ultimate sports-car performance. Simultaneously, the low, flowing silhouette that sweeps from nose to rear inherits the sculptural beauty of the LFA while presenting the proportions of a true coupe.
“Toyota’s Shikinen Sengu” is a tradition of renewal that carries essential craft to the next generation.
Born from the vision of Morizo, the Lexus LFA Concept carries that spirit forward. Meet 2 more vehicles forged with the same core principles that gave rise to the Lexus LFA Concept.
