Lexus has premiered the Lexus LFA Concept, a battery electric vehicle (BEV) sports car concept model, developed alongside Toyota Gazoo Racing’s GR GT and GR GT3. Following the legacy of the Toyota 2000GT and Lexus LFA, it embodies the spirit of Shikinen Sengu – the passing on, and evolution, of techniques from veteran craftsmen to the next generation.
Shared aspirations behind GR GT and GR GT3
The Lexus LFA Concept is a next-generation sports car concept model that embodies, along with the GR GT and GR GT3, Toyota’s Shikinen Sengu. Centered on the three key elements of a low center of gravity, low weight with high rigidity and the pursuit of aerodynamic performance, it shares the techniques and skills used in developing the GR GT and GR GT3 while exploring the potential that is unique to BEVs.
Starting with elements such as a light, high-rigidity all-aluminum body frame and an ideal driving position that enhances a sense of car-driver unity and vehicle handling, Lexus has given form to a sports car fit for the electrification era, with a desire to deliver driving pleasure and demonstrate the potential of BEV sports cars. Its pursuit of optimal BEV packaging has resulted in a fusion of high-level driving performance, which stems from the GR GT and GR GT3, and styling of timeless value that should prevail well into the next generation.
The LFA name represents a vehicle embodying technologies that the engineers of its time aim to preserve and pass on. The Lexus LFA Concept continues this legacy, reflecting Lexus’ commitment to retaining and evolving the knowledge and values of sports car craftsmanship for future generations.
The car draws on the design of the Lexus LFA while focusing on a balanced, enduring style. Built on the all-aluminum GR GT body frame, it is designed for sports car performance. Its low, flowing silhouette combines classic coupe proportions with sculptural lines, creating a sports car with broad aesthetic appeal.
Immersive cockpit
Featuring the same driving position as the GR GT and GR GT3, the immersive cockpit aims to enhance the sense of car-driver unity to deliver unprecedented driving pleasure.
The interior is designed with simplicity, focusing on refined functional components around the driver to create a sense of exhilaration. The steering wheel is tailored for sports car use, with controls arranged for intuitive operation without regripping or looking. Combining minimalist design with mechanical appeal, the cabin aims to offer a uniquely immersive driving experience.
In related news, Toyota Gazoo Racing unveils GR GT and GR GT3
