Exciting times ahead for Lexus enthusiasts, as the company might introduce a next-gen twin-turbo V8 LFA and an EV variant later on.
The Lexus LFA is perhaps the most iconic supercar of this century, with a screaming V10 under the bonnet and a chassis developed on the Nürburgring. It was also a milestone for Lexus, putting the luxury automaker on the sports-car map.
But now Toyota, Lexus’ parent company, wants to wow the world again with another flagship supercar. The next-gen LFA would serve as a send-off for the internal combustion engine, as Lexus plans to go all-electric in 2030. It will also show what Lexus can do regarding sports cars and reignite the “F” performance brand.
According to the latest rumors from Japanese Mag-X, the next-gen LFA will pack a twin-turbo V8 derived from the LC endurance racer. Last month, the LC500 made the news, finishing 49th out of 94 in the four-hour race at Nürburgring.
In true Lexus fashion, the engine will be a part of a hybrid system, which might boast advanced solid-state batteries for higher capacity and less weight.
The LFA II could also serve as a replacement for the GR Super Sport hypercar — remember that one? It was a road-going hypercar based on the LMH FIA WEC rules, boasting a twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 hybrid system producing 986 hp. When it launched, the FIA WEC rules required 20 road-going models, and Toyota promised to sell them to customers.
However, the rules have changed, and FIA doesn’t require the homologation models anymore, so Toyota has put the project on hold. A Lexus hypercar might also be easier to sell than a $1M+ Toyota.
Meanwhile, Lexus already previewed an all-electric hypercar, which might also serve as an LFA successor. Still, that model would probably arrive later, perhaps around 2030. But we’ll probably know more next month at the Monterey Car Week, where Lexus usually shows off its high-end models.
