Lexus LFA

 

The LFA was the ultimate Lexus from the early 2010s. It was revealed in production form in 2009, with production of the LFA officially beginning in late 2010. Powering the LFA is a 4.8-liter V10 with 553 horsepower and 354 pound-feet of torque paired to a six-speed automated manual gearbox. It launches from zero to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and is capable of a top speed of 202 mph. The LFA's body and chassis are composed of mostly carbon fiber, and its six-speed automated manual transaxle is equipped with a Torsen limited-slip differential. It contains a four-disc carbon-ceramic brake setup with slightly bigger brakes up front and slightly smaller brakes in the rear. Other distinct aspects of the LFA include air vent scoops over the rear fenders to channel air into the rear-mounted radiators, a retractable rear wing, and a three-pipe center exhaust system. Inside, the interior of the LFA is not too extravagant but beautiful and high-quality, lined in leather, carbon fiber, alcantara, and metallic trim. In addition, the LFA's cabin features seatbelt airbags, a digital gauge cluster, a squared-off steering wheel housing the start/stop button and other instrument controls, and a typical Lexus multi-function center console display controlled by a mousepad. 

Lexus built only 500 units of LFA between 2010 and 2012. Pricing for the LFA began at around $350,000 when new and has appreciated to approximately $500,000 on the resale market today. A successor to the LFA is reportedly in the works and rumored to be motivated by a hybrid V8 setup. This year's Exotics on Broadway show in Monterey marked the first time in about ten years that I saw an LFA up close, and it was an absolutely impressive and unreal moment, especially with it being one of the first cars I saw arrive at that show around when I first got there as well. On a side note, I had previously seen footage of a Lexus LFA Nurburgring Edition at a car show in my hometown that took place late last year, but I was unaware of that particular show and that specific LFA appearing there until after it occurred. Hope I can see that specific LFA Nurburgring Edition up close at some point in the near future. Back to the Lexus LFA in general, it is the coolest, greatest, and my favorite Japanese car ever created. I find the LFA more appealing than practically every other Japanese car due to its stunning design, wonderful engineering, incredible performance, and top-tier exclusivity, and I am super thankful to have seen one in person once again at the best car show I attended and will ever attend this year. 

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