New Lexus LFA Race Car Introduced by Gazoo Racing in Japan
Gazoo Racing has debuted their latest Lexus LFA race car today at the Tokyo Auto Salon in Japan.
Kevin · January 11th, 2013
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Lexus LFA Nürburgring Road Trip Through the Rocky Mountains
Right before the LFA Nürburgring’s recent race against a jet, Lexus national manager of international training Paul Williamsen had the job of “breaking in” the vehicle in preparation for the competition.
Kevin · December 2nd, 2012
Is Lexus Preparing a LFA GTE Race Car for Next Year’s Nürburgring 24h Race?
Late last week, Lexus race car driver Akira Iida — the same driver that set the Nürburgring lap record for a production car in an LFA — tweeted the above photo of a mystery LFA prototype, describing it as his “next challenge”.
Kevin · November 6th, 2012
Official Photo Galleries of the Lexus LFA Nürburgring & Project LS
Lexus has released a couple more SEMA photo galleries featuring the LFA Nürburgring Edition & Project LS — here they are in a size perfect for desktop wallpapers.
Kevin · November 4th, 2012
Short Video of the Lexus LFA AD-X Prototype
Is the Lexus LFA AD-X prototype going for a new Nürburgring record?
Kevin · October 14th, 2012
Mystery Lexus LFA AD-X Prototype Spotted!
A new Lexus LFA prototype has been spotted at the Nürburgring in Germany.
Kevin · October 10th, 2012
Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition Set to Race a Jet
This afternoon, a brand new Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition will racing an unusual opponent, when it goes up against the Eclipse 500 business jet at the Vance Brand Airport in Colorado.
Kevin · October 8th, 2012
Lexus LFA Celebrates Five Years in the Nürburgring 24 Hour Race
2012 marked the fifth year that Gazoo Racing has raced the Lexus LFA in the Nürburgring 24 hour race, and to mark the occasion, a video tribute has been released.
Kevin · August 22nd, 2012
Two More Lexus IS Fs Spotted at Nürburgring
This may be the third day in a row for photos of the next-generation Lexus IS F development mule currently running around Nürburgring, but Motor Trend has some new information worth sharing.
Kevin · July 19th, 2012
More Photos of the 2014 Lexus IS F Convertible Test Mule
There’s more spy photos of the next-generation Lexus IS F convertible development mule.
Kevin · July 17th, 2012
2014 Lexus IS Mule Spotted at Nürburgring!
A next-generation Lexus IS mule has been spotted at the Nürburgring, and Edmunds Inside Line has some photos.
Kevin · July 16th, 2012
Confirmed: No Lexus LFA Special Editions Planned
Despite the two mystery prototypes currently racing around Nürburgring, Lexus has no special edition LFAs planned.
Kevin · July 2nd, 2012
Video of the Mystery Lexus LFA AD-A
The mystery Lexus LFA AD-A has been caught on video.
Kevin · June 26th, 2012
Mystery Lexus LFA Spotted at Nürburgring
A Lexus LFA has been spotted on the Nürburgring sporting a number of unique modifications.
Kevin · June 25th, 2012
Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition for Sale in North Carolina
The #296 Whitest White Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition has been put up for sale by RK Motors in Charlotte, NC.
Kevin · June 11th, 2012
Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition Signed by Akio Toyoda
The very first Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition to be delivered in Germany is also the first known LFA to be personally signed by Toyota president Akio Toyoda.
Kevin · May 30th, 2012
Red Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition Arrives in the USA
A Red Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition has arrived in the USA.
Kevin · May 22nd, 2012
Lexus LFA Finishes 15th Overall in 24h Nürburgring Race
In the 24 Hours of Nürburgring race this weekend, The *Gazoo* #83 Lexus LFA placed 15th overall & 1st in the SP8 class.
Kevin · May 21st, 2012
2012 Nürburgring 24 Hour Race: Lexus LFA Updates
The #83 Gazoo Racing Lexus LFA is participating in the 24h of Nürburgring in Germany this weekend, and I’ll be following along and posting updates over the next couple days.
Kevin · May 19th, 2012
Lexus LFA to Race in 24 Hours of Nürburgring This Weekend
This weekend is the legendary 24h Nürburgring race, and Gazoo Racing will be there racing a Lexus LFA and two Toyota 86s.
Kevin · May 16th, 2012
Gazoo Racing Lexus LFA Wins SP8 Class in VLN3 Nürburgring Race
Continuing their journey to the 24h Nürburgring race in May, the Gazoo Racing Lexus LFA took part in the VLN3 race this past weekend, finishing first in the SP8 class and 13th overall.
Kevin · April 30th, 2012
Pearl Red Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition Arrives in the USA
The latest Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition to reach the USA is a beautiful Pearl Red with a red & black interior.
Kevin · April 18th, 2012
First European Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition Delivered
The very first European Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition has been delivered to a customer in Britain, and the Lexus UK office has the full story.
Kevin · April 13th, 2012
Gazoo Racing Enters Lexus LFA in Nürburgring 24h Race
Some excellent news announced today -- Gazoo Racing will once again be entering a Lexus LFA in the Nürburgring 24h race that runs from May 17th-20th.
Kevin · April 11th, 2012
Two More Lexus LFA Nürburgring Editions Spotted
Just days after the first production Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition was revealed, two more have been spotted.
Kevin · April 2nd, 2012
More Photos of the Custom Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition
Our source for Lexus LFA photos, Flipside909 over at Club Lexus, has the full scoop on the custom Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition seen yesterday.
Kevin · March 28th, 2012
First Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition Delivered to USA
The very first (known) production Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition has been delivered in the USA, and it’s absolutely amazing.
Kevin · March 26th, 2012
Lexus Magazine Revisits LFA Nürburgring Lap Record
Lexus Magazine has revisited the LFA’s record-setting Nürburgring lap, with new insight and interviews with Chief Engineer, Tanahashi Haruhiko, development supervisor, Naoaki Ito, and test driver, Akira Iida.
Kevin · February 17th, 2012
CAR Magazine Reviews the Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition
Ben Barry has written a review of the Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition for CAR Magazine, calling it Japan’s Bugatti Veyron.
Kevin · February 13th, 2012
Video: Naked Lexus LFA Bares All
The Tokyo Motor Show wasn’t the first appearance for the “naked” LFA that Lexus had on display — the stripped down supercar made its debut at a LFA owners event at the Nürburgring.
Kevin · December 8th, 2011
Lexus “Journey of Seasoning” Nürburgring Video
As this new video from Gazoo Racing details, the famed Nürburgring track in Germany now plays a very important role in Lexus vehicle development, due to its ability to “season” the automotive character.
Kevin · November 21st, 2011
Lexus IS F CCS-R Competes in Nürburgring VLN 10 Race
Just last week, I shared a video of the Lexus IS F CCS-R racing concept at an event in Japan — now here’s footage of the same vehicle taking part in the VLN 10 race at the Nürburgring a couple weeks back.
Kevin · November 16th, 2011
EVO Magazine Reviews the Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition
Through the kind generosity of a German Car Forum member ENZOX, Chris Harris’ EVO Magazine feature on the Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition has been scanned & uploaded.
Kevin · November 9th, 2011
Video from the Aston Martin/Lexus Racing Weekend
Aston Martin has posted a video from CEO Dr. Ulrich Bez’s recent Nürburgring “race meeting” with Toyota President Akio Toyoda.
Kevin · October 23rd, 2011
Akio Toyoda Racing Lexus LFA at Nürburgring This Weekend
Lexus & Aston Martin will be sharing some special drivers at the VLN10 Nürburgring race this weekend.
Kevin · October 15th, 2011
EVO’s Chris Harris Drives the Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition
EVO Magazine’s Chris Harris has turned in a spirited lap of the Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition at the famed German track, and just like anything with Harris, it’s well worth watching.
Kevin · October 12th, 2011
Edmunds Inside Line Review of the Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition
We’ve read about the Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition on its namesake track from an owner’s perspective, and now journalist Andrew Frankel has a writeup at Inside Line with a sparkling review of a very similar experience.
Kevin · September 25th, 2011
The Lexus LFA at Nürburgring: One Owner’s Experience
The following article (and photos) has been submitted by a lucky LFA owner who participated in a recent LFA owners event at the Nürburgring in Germany.
Kevin · September 22nd, 2011
Video of the Lexus LS TMG Edition
Another day, another round of information about the Lexus LS *TMG Edition* that's been spotted testing in Germany.
Kevin · September 22nd, 2011
Mystery Lexus LS TMG Edition Packing 640+ Horsepower
More details on the mystery Lexus LS emerged today, as a leaked spec sheet reveals plenty about what’s under the hood.
Kevin · September 21st, 2011
Mystery Lexus LS Spotted at Nürburgring
A mystery Lexus LS has been spotted on the Nürburgring sporting some rather extreme performance modifications.
Kevin · September 17th, 2011
Autoweek.nl Reviews the Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition
This Autoweek.nl video drive-along review of the Lexus LFA Nürburgring edition is excellent work.
Kevin · September 5th, 2011
Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition Laps Nordschleife in 7:14
Some significant news broke today on Twitter — according to EVO writer Chris Harris & Lexus Europe, Lexus driver Akira Iida posted a 7:14 lap time of the Nürburgring Nordschleife in a LFA Nürburgring Edition.
Kevin · September 2nd, 2011
Next-Generation Lexus GS F Sport Spotted at Nürburgring?
Spy photos of what appears to be the next-generation Lexus GS F Sport have exploded all over the Internet.
Kevin · July 13th, 2011
Lexus Magazine Column: The Contenders
I have an exciting announcement -- starting this month, I'll be a regular monthly columnist for Lexus Magazine!
Kevin · July 7th, 2011
Nürburgring Inspired Lexus CT 200h Concept from Australia
Once again, Lexus has chosen the Australian market to debut a new variant of the CT 200h -- this time, it's a concept inspired by the Nürburgring racer we saw back in May.
Kevin · July 5th, 2011
Two Lexus LFAs at England’s Goodwood Festival of Speed
It was a busy weekend for Lexus in Europe -- not only did a LS Hybrid serve as the official wedding car of the Royal Monaco wedding, but the UK's Goodwood Festival of Speed included two LFAs: the #88 Gazoo Racing LFA from last month's Nürburgring 24h race and an example of the super-limited Nürburgring Edition LFA.
Kevin · July 4th, 2011
Flickr Find: Lexus LFA #88 at the Nürburgring 24h Race
If I had to choose one photo of the Lexus LFA from last weekend's Nürburgring 24h race, it would have to be this one by photographer Guillaume Tassart.
Kevin · June 28th, 2011
Lexus LFAs Finish 42nd & 151st Overall in Nürburgring 24h Race
The 39th annual Nürburgring 24h race is in the books, and for Gazoo Racing and their #87 & #88 Lexus LFAs, it's a case of "what could have been".
Kevin · June 27th, 2011
Lexus Nürburgring 24h Race Open Thread
After much anticipation, the Nürburgring 24h Race weekend is here! I'll be updating throughout the weekend with any news I come across, and I encourage everyone to post links and updates in the comments section.
Kevin · June 24th, 2011
Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition Laps Nordschleife in 7:22.85
Right before we jump into coverage of this weekend's Nürburgring 24h race, a new video has surfaced showing Team Manager Akira Iida taking a Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition around the Nordschleife in 7:22.85 (be warned, the video is not of the highest quality).
Kevin · June 24th, 2011
New Gazoo Racing Concept Powered by Lexus Hybrid Drive
Although it's not really a Lexus, this sports car concept by Gazoo Racing does share the same hybrid powertrain as the RX 450h.
Kevin · June 24th, 2011
Le Mans Winner Added to Gazoo Racing Lexus LFA Team for Nürburgring 24h Race
Lexus and Gazoo Racing will be competing in the 39th annual Nürburgring 24h race this weekend with two LFAs driven by six extremely talented drivers, including Andre Lotterer, winner of the the 24h Le Mans race earlier this month
Kevin · June 22nd, 2011
Lexus Europe’s Goodwood LFA Competition
If you live in Europe, here's a fantastic opportunity to get a ride in a Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition at the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK: Lexus Europe is holding a competition to find a Lexus fan to report on the event!
Kevin · June 17th, 2011
Lexus LFA Nürburgring Lap from VLN5 Race
This Lexus LFA video lap from this weekend's VLN5 race at Nürburgring Nordschleife is beyond awesome.
Kevin · June 14th, 2011
Lexus LFA Places 5th Overall in VLN5 Nürburgring Race
It was quite an eventful weekend for racing -- not only did both the Le Mans 24h Race and the Canadian Grand Prix turn in spectacular results, but the #111 Lexus LFA (and drivers Iida Akira, Oshima Kazuya & Ishiura Hiroaki) won the SP8 class on their way to placing 5th overall in the latest edition of the VLN Nürburgring series. This is the best overall result for the Gazoo team since they started racing LFAs in 2008.
Kevin · June 13th, 2011
Lexus LFA Wins SP8 Class in Nürburgring VLN4 Race
The #119 Lexus LFA finished first in the SP8 class and 17th overall at this weekend's VLN 4 race at Nürburgring. Two LFAs started the race, but #111 LFA ended up with a busted suspension after a collision in the first corner.
Kevin · May 31st, 2011
Best Motoring Laps with the Lexus LFA Nürburgring Race Car
One of the thoughts that ran through my head while watching Best Motoring supercar battle was: How would an Lexus LFA with the Nürburgring package have performed?
Kevin · May 19th, 2011
Lexus LFA Collides with Porsche in Nürburgring Race
It happens in a flash, but at the 8:15 mark of this video, the #119 Lexus LFA taking part in this weekend's VLN 3 race at Nürburgring has a run-in with a Porsche.
Kevin · May 16th, 2011
Lexus CT in this Weekend’s 6-Hour VLN Nürburgring Race
Gazoo Racing has entered a Lexus CT in the SP4 class for this weekend's VLN3 42. Adenauer ADAC Rundstrecken-Trophy race at Nürburgring.
Kevin · May 13th, 2011
Stunning HD Video of Lexus LFA in VLN 1 Nürburgring Race
While the Lexus LFA appearances are sporadic at best, this seven minute video from last week’s VLN series opener at Nürburgring is great viewing on quality alone: Whenever I see the LFA out on the track, I always startled by how futuristic it looks compared to the competition, and how it really doesn’t remind me …
Kevin · April 10th, 2011
More Photos of Lexus LFA in the VLN Season Opener
TLE Friend Thomas Biesenbach was kind enough to send over a few more photos of the white #111 Lexus LFA that took part in the VLN race season opener at the Nürburgring this past weekend (click any image for a larger image): I especially liked this one, here it is in some desktop dimensions: Select …
Kevin · April 4th, 2011
Lexus LFA Races in VLN Nürburgring Season Opener
A Gazoo Racing Lexus LFA took part in this weekend’s 4-hour VLN 1 race at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, with disappointing results. After finishing the 20th overall in qualifying (the fastest non-German car in the race), a run-in with a Porsche 911 took the team of Iida Akira, Kinoshita Takayuki & Ishiura Hiroaki out of main …
Kevin · April 3rd, 2011
Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition Videos
The Lexus LFA Nürburgring edition debuted this week at the Geneva Motor Show, and here’s Colum Wood from AutoGuide to give us a brief overview of the track-modified supercar: The LFA looks great up on that stage, here’s a deeper look: Although there’s been plenty of coverage of the orange LFA special edition (Autoblog has …
Kevin · March 3rd, 2011
Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition Video
Here’s our first video look at the Lexus LFA Nürburgring edition set to debut at the Geneva motor show next week, courtesy of Yellow Wheels: I don’t know if it’s just the warehouse or what, but the NE LFA exhaust seems to have just a little bit more of a snarl. One thing’s for sure, …
Kevin · February 24th, 2011
Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition Desktop Wallpapers
In addition to the massive photo gallery of the Lexus LFA Nürburgring edition that I featured yesterday, there were nine images that I just had to make into desktop wallpapers for everyone: Select Resolution: 1920×1080 | 1680×1050 | 1440×900 | 1280×1024 | 1280×800 | 1024×768 Select Resolution: 1920×1080 | 1680×1050 | 1440×900 | 1280×1024 | …
Kevin · February 24th, 2011
Full Lexus LFA Nürburgring Package Details
Lexus Europe has released the full details on the LFA Nürburgring package that’s set to debut at next week’s Geneva auto show — there’s plenty to go over, first here’s a quote from the press release: To improve track driving even further, the aerodynamic performance of the LFA with the Nürburgring package will be modified …
Kevin · February 22nd, 2011
Lexus LFA Nürburgring Package to Debut at Geneva Auto Show
The Lexus LFA Nürburgring Package will make its official debut next month as part of Lexus’ display at the Geneva Motor Show. This amped-up $445,000 USD edition of the Lexus supercar will only be available on 50 of the 500 LFAs that are being built, and this exclusivity brings additional aerodynamic features and technical revisions …
Kevin · February 10th, 2011