Lexus LFA Concept imagines a possible BEV sports flagship.
Lexus has premiered the Lexus LFA Concept, a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) sports car concept model developed to establish the brand’s position in the high-performance electric segment. The LFA Concept continues the lineage of flagship models for the corporation, following the Toyota 2000GT and the original Lexus LFA.
Shared Philosophy and Core Engineering
Development of the Lexus LFA Concept has occurred in parallel with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing’s GR GT and GR GT3, allowing the BEV to share fundamental engineering principles and manufacturing expertise. This collaborative approach is rooted in the philosophy of preserving and evolving essential car-making techniques, a concept known as “Toyota’s Shikinen Sengu.”
The design and engineering are centered on three core performance elements:
- Low Center of Gravity: Prioritizing the optimal placement of heavy components.
- Low Weight with High Rigidity: Utilizing a light, high-rigidity all-aluminium body frame, which is shared with the GR GT.
- Aerodynamic Performance: Styling was developed in pursuit of optimal aerodynamic efficiency.
The resulting vehicle proportions are designed to maximize sports car performance while inheriting the sensual sculptural beauty and low, classic coupe silhouette of the original Lexus LFA.
Specifications and Immersive Design
The LFA Concept represents Lexus’s commitment to delivering driving pleasure and demonstrating the full potential of BEV sports cars. The model’s name, LFA, is intended to symbolize a vehicle embodying the technologies and knowledge that engineers must preserve and pass on, irrespective of the powertrain being internal combustion or electric.
Key physical dimensions of the two-seater LFA Concept prototype are:
| Specification | Measurement |
| Length | 4,690 mm |
| Width | 2,040 mm |
| Height | 1,195 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 mm |
| Occupancy | 2 |
The interior of the LFA Concept has been meticulously crafted around an ideal driving position, identical to that utilized in the GR GT and GR GT3, to enhance the sense of unity between the car and the driver. This focus on ergonomics defines a new experience termed “Discover Immersion,” where the cockpit’s refined functional components and simplified controls are designed for intuitive vehicle control and maximum driver engagement. This holistic approach ensures suitability for at-the-limit driving while maintaining usability for everyday operation.
The Lexus LFA Concept, previously showcased as the “Lexus Sport Concept” at Monterey Car Week and the Japan Mobility Show in 2025, signifies the brand’s commitment to continuous advancement through refined electrification technologies and inherited performance skills.
