The Lexus LFA, which took a decade to develop, was extremely costly to manufacture. Despite its steep price tag of $375,000, Lexus incurred losses on every unit sold. But as the saying goes, good things come to those who invest. (That’s how it goes, right?)
So, could Lexus repeat this costly endeavor if it decided to re-enter the supercar arena?
In an interview with Autocar, Lexus president Yoshihiro Sawa provided a nuanced answer regarding the potential for an LFA successor. He essentially said, “Yes, but probably not at this moment,” likely a relief to his financial team.
Sawa expressed his desire for an LFA successor, stating, “It’s vital to dream, but currently, the situation is quite complicated. Answering this question is challenging because I would love to do it, but we have other priorities for the time being.” These priorities include the soon-to-be-released UX compact crossover and a new three-row RX targeting the Range Rover market. (You’re really testing our patience here, man.)
The Lexus LFA featured a powerful 4.8-liter V10 engine with 552 horsepower, accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds and reaching a top speed of 202 mph. Today, the former LFA production facility in Motomachi is being utilized to assemble the stunning LC coupe. With almost eight years since the original LFA was unveiled, a hypothetical modern LFA 2.0 would likely incorporate electrification and showcase a more aggressive front grille, which sounds incredibly appealing.
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