Lexus LFR reveals thundering V8 soundtrack
Lexus previews its twin-turbo flagship at Goodwood hill climb, treating onlookers to a glorious V8 noteToyota revealed more of its inbound Lexus LFR Supercar at last weekend’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, with the model completing multiple flat-out hill climbs to the backdrop of a mighty twin-turbo V8 battle cry.
Claimed to have been developed at the Fuji Speedway in Japan, Belgium’s Spa-Francorchamps, the Nürburgring in Germany and Pikes Peak in the US, the new Lexus LFR Supercar has been built to battle both the Mercedes-AMG GT and the Porsche 911 Turbo.
Developed by Toyota Gazoo Racing, it’s thought that as well as two turbochargers, the new LFA will come with electrification and will package at least one e-motor within the transmission casing.
A further two e-motors could theoretically drive the front wheels but, up the hill at Goodwood, the camouflaged prototype appeared to be rear-wheel drive.
It’s thought total power could exceed 650kW, with 0-100km/h set to take less than 3.0 seconds on its way to a top speed in excess of 330km/h.
The new Lexus supercar is thought to have been created to replace the old sporty RCF, or LC 500 cruiser, rather than the V10-powered LFA hypercar.
Looking heavily inspired by the 2022 Toyota GR Concept, and despite being officially entered at Goodwood under the Toyota nameplate, it’s thought both the road car and the related GT3 racer will carry Lexus badging.
As well as previewing its soundtrack, during an official Goodwood livestream cameras gave us our first glimpse of the Japanese supercar’s cabin.
Featuring crimson red leather upholstered carbon-fibre bucket seats, a raised console and yet more carbon-fibre and aluminium trim, the new Lexus coupe looks like it will feature six or seven piano-key-style shortcut buttons.
A small stubby gear lever is also present, while the top of the dash is wrapped in motorsport-inspired Alcantara trim.
Looking production ready, it’s thought Lexus will reveal the LFR later this year, ahead of sales commencing in 2026.
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