Lexus Unveils Electric LFA Concept and GR GT

Lexus has revived its iconic LFA nameplate for a new electric supercar concept, unveiling the battery-powered model alongside Toyota's high-performance GR GT and a racing variant at the company's Woven City complex near Fuji Speedway in Japan.

The LFA Concept, presented on Wednesday, builds on the legacy of the original V10-powered LFA supercar from 2010 and Toyota's earlier 2000GT sports car. Officials described it as a battery electric vehicle designed to explore advanced sports car dynamics, sharing an aluminum-intensive chassis and double-wishbone suspension with the GR GT. Unlike the internal combustion-powered GR GT, the LFA benefits from electric powertrain packaging, enabling a bespoke exterior and a minimalist interior focused on digital interfaces and driver immersion. The concept features a race car-style steering yoke, incorporating steer-by-wire technology similar to that in the Lexus RZ.

Measuring 4.7 meters long and 2 meters wide but standing under 1.2 meters tall, the two-seater LFA has a low-slung profile comparable to the Aston Martin DB12. Its design avoids a conventional underfloor battery layout, likely positioning packs along the vehicle's spine and in a...