Lexus LFA II Megathread

[supra93]

 

[supra93]

Maybe Lexus Sport Concept = new SC?

 

[Levi]

Maybe Lexus Sport Concept = new SC?

So next gen Supra….

 

[CRSKTN]

Or Supra Coupe. If this doesnt have a toyota twin i would be surprised.

 

[Kelvin2020]

From latest MagX

 

[Kelvin2020]

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Headline


“Debuting at a motorsport festival in the UK, showing off passionate driving to the public for the first time!”

Toyota GR-GT


Article:
Not only the hood’s air intakes, but also the large and exaggerated rear wing and the aerodynamic design around the rear bumper stand out. The taillights are simple, paired with a race-style diffuser, creating strong downforce and a track-focused look.

According to reports, this new car will be equipped with a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, producing over 600ps and up to 800Nm of torque, mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission developed by Aisin. These figures clearly target rivals in the European market such as AMG, M Division, Ferrari, and Porsche.

This car is positioned as the legitimate successor to the Toyota Supra and Lexus LFA. It is not just a concept car, but will be mass-produced and even come in a GT3 racing version. The production model is said to arrive around 2026, under the name GR-GT.

Because its branding position is still under discussion, it is not yet confirmed whether the car will be sold as a Toyota or Lexus. Although the test car currently carries Toyota badges, Lexus is reportedly still considering releasing a sibling model.

(Box on the right)


Planned debut: After 2025

• Dimensions: Length 4590mm × Width 2035mm × Height 1140mm
• Powertrain: 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8
• Structure: Aluminum space frame

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Headline

“In-house transmission development—possible external sales through Aisin!”

Article:
On the roughly 1.8-km course, the car showed stunning acceleration. Both the front and rear bumpers feature aerodynamic winglets, while the blacked-out diffuser further emphasizes the race-ready feel.

Currently, the GR division is co-developing the car with Lexus, while also considering the needs of the GT3 racing version. It is said that this new twin-turbo V8 engine is a completely fresh design, unrelated to any previous Lexus or Toyota engines. The transmission is being developed by Aisin, with consideration to potentially sell it to outside parties in the future.

In addition, development work for the GT3 racing version has already begun. Even before the public reveal, Toyota was testing GT3-spec prototypes, focusing on aerodynamics and durability trials.

This car is expected to attract particular attention in the European market. In this segment, the competition consists of Europe’s top sports car brands, and if Toyota can establish a strong reputation with the GR-GT, it could recreate the shock and prestige once brought by the LFA.

(Photo captions)

• Lower images show the GT3 racing version prototype, fitted with a large rear wing and more aggressive aerodynamic components.

 

[bogglo]

I wonder how this will compete with the new 911

 

[CRSKTN]

 

[supra93]

Lexus LFR Spied In Mild, Hot And Spicy Forms | Carscoops

The LFA successor has been spied testing two different track setups

www.carscoops.com

 

[Kelvin2020]

 

[Kelvin2020]

 

[mikeavelli]

I seen it…..

 

[Gor134]

I seen it…..

T or L?

 

[ssun30]

View attachment 10565

So it's the LFA story again. Half way through the development they found the body structure is defective and couldn't achieve their performance goals. Only this time they can't just restart the program and design an entirely new car like the LFA. And now with the delay they also have to modify the engine to comply with emissions.

It's supposed to start racing in 2024 and now it's delayed by 2 years. 2026 for the GT3 racecar and 2027 for the production car. But if we count the LC-F program that started some time around 2017, this is yet another decade long development hell.

When your business strategy is selling decade old design you lose all the know-how to actually build an up to date product. So now it takes you a decade to build a product that will be a decade behind at launch. The engine is rumored to be detuned from the original 720PS target to 660 or even 600 depending on regulations. So the engine itself is at best comparable to the S65 or M178. And its hybrid system is no longer unique when every supercar out there is electrified to some extent.

 

[Motor]

 

[Gecko]

T or L?

option 3

 

[NomadDan]

When your business strategy is selling decade old design you lose all the know-how to actually build an up to date product. So now it takes you a decade to build a product that will be a decade behind at launch. The engine is rumored to be detuned from the original 720PS target to 660 or even 600 depending on regulations. So the engine itself is at best comparable to the S65 or M178. And its hybrid system is no longer unique when every supercar out there is electrified to some extent.

They might as well start offering this engine in other products if it isn't going to be worthy of a halo car. It would be a fine engine for a 5.0 replacement. IS, SC, LX, GR Tundra, GR LC300, LS replacement, Century sedan, etc..

 

[Gor134]

option 3

Ah. But we don't have dedicated dealers for that in the US like Japan

 

[Gecko]

Ah. But we don't have dedicated dealers for that in the US like Japan

True. But when you have a network of dealers used to selling luxury cars, setting up one corner of the showroom with checkered flags wouldn't be too hard, would it? 👀

 

[Falcon]

Ah. But we don't have dedicated dealers for that in the US like Japan

There are no GR dealers in Japan.