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The Citizen
3 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Lexus Sport concept unveiled: LFA successor on the horizon?
Toyota Motor Corporation has unveiled the Lexus Sport Concept, a future-focused concept car. Could this be the LFA's successor? Revealed at the 2025 Edition of The Quail motorsport gathering during this year's Monterey Car Week, while a camouflaged prototype of this car was showcased at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, the unveiling of the Lexus Sport Concept marks the first time this future-focused concept car has been seen undisguised by the public. Official powertrain specifications remain under wraps, but from the howling soundtrack it produced when running up the Goodwood Hill (watch the footage here…and remember to turn up the sound), it could just be what reports have suggested – a V8 equipped with forced induction in the form of turbocharging and incorporating electric assistance. Reports have also suggested the hybrid setup could be coupled with a transaxle transmission. As a reminder, the Lexus LFA employed a 4.8l naturally aspirated V10. Co-developed by Yamaha, the LFA's powertrain produced a peak power output of 412kW and 480N.m of torque, the former and latter available from 8 700 and 6 800 r/min, respectively. The Sport Concept's design seems to draw inspiration from the LC500 and the legendary LFA, with standout details of the front facia including sharp daytime-running lights and triangular bonnet vents. The Sport Concept's sculpted profile sits atop a set of large wheels and flows towards a rear end that's characterised by a striking lighting array and large rear diffuser. Click here to browse thousands of new and used vehicles here with CARmag! Related The post Lexus Sport Concept Unveiled – LFA Successor on the Horizon? appeared first on CAR Magazine. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Lexus Reveals LFA-Inspired Styling For Its Next-Generation Sports Car
Lexus Reveals LFA-Inspired Styling For Its Next-Generation Sports Car originally appeared on Autoblog. Lexus Finally Hints At Its Next Supercar In A Meaningful Way Say hello to the Lexus Sport Concept, a surprise reveal at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering at this year's edition of Monterey Car Week. Far more evolved than the Electrified Sport Concept yet still just on the other side of reality, this concept is described as a "progressively styled, future-focused yet truly authentic sports car [that] signals the way forward for Lexus design." In other words, we can expect at least certain elements of this concept to find their way to a production vehicle, like the next Lexus LC and RC, or better yet, a successor to the iconic LFA. Importantly, the cosmetic approach is relatively far removed from the V8-powered coupe we spied a month ago, which also made a run up the Goodwood Hillclimb soon after with a racing version close behind. A Stunning Design That Is Bordering On Being Production-Ready The abovementioned Toyota GT Racing Concept now seems to foreshadow something with a Gazoo Racing badge, despite its rumored 800-horsepower output that would make it a competitor to $200,000 cars like the Porsche 911 and AMG GT (the latter of which a prototype of Toyota's GT Racing Concept has been spied being benchmarked against). The Lexus Sport Concept in California is much sleeker and more cohesive with current Lexus design elements, while the Gazoo Racing Concepts at Goodwood still looked like Toyotas despite their camouflage. That being said, we must admit that the proportions are similar. At the front, the Lexus logo still appears in the daytime running lights as it does in something like the aging but beautiful LC, and the angular air dam and vented hood, though more aggressive than current Lexus designs, would fit well with the brand's existing designs if they make production. The narrow rearview cameras likely won't be available (at least not in all markets), but the vent behind the front arch that leads the eye to an intake behind the B-pillar manages to look dramatic without being over-the-top. The fin ahead of the rear wheel is also treading the line between reality and concept. This line is carried upward on the rear haunches, leading to a full-width taillight bar that leans down into the rear bumper as the headlights do into the front fascia. A massive rear diffuser sits below a sleek fastback with an adaptive rear wing, and a slender fin on the rear glass acts as a center high-mounted stop light; none of these elements look too extreme for production, though they are likely to be mildly toned down. Plenty Of Questions To Answer Overall, the design looks very much like what a slightly less wide LFA might look like today, but then again, the Lexus LC borrowed and modernized a lot of design elements from the LFA, so this concept could work as a preview of a successor to either. We should also note that the few photos Lexus has provided don't clearly show whether there is an exhaust, so there's a possibility that this might test the waters for a future EV, though that seems unlikely given market conditions and Toyota's aversion to producing too many EVs until the market wants them. It's also worth remembering that the departing Lexus RC is long overdue for replacement, which brings us back to our opening theory: whether or not this concept previews a specific model, its futuristic design looks feasible from multiple angles, and we fully expect to see a production vehicle with some of the concept's aesthetics being teased before long. The end of the video below seemingly hints at an imminent track outing... Lexus Reveals LFA-Inspired Styling For Its Next-Generation Sports Car first appeared on Autoblog on Aug 15, 2025 This story was originally reported by Autoblog on Aug 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
The Advertiser
a day ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Lexus Sport Concept previews LFA successor, may be an EV
The Lexus Sport Concept has been revealed at The Quail Motorsports Gathering, part of the Monterey Car Week, and it previews the brand's next supercar. Lexus has revealed very little about the car apart from the "future-focused" concept car "signals the way forward for Lexus design", and which also provides "vision for a next-generation sports car". The Sport Concept looks to be an evolution of the Electrified Sport concept that was first revealed at the end of 2021. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Both feature a long bonnet, small cabin, and short rear deck, but the earlier Electrified Sport was a riot of curves and included a rather droopy rear end. The new Sport Concept has a harder edged appearance with a variety of crisp character lines. It's not stated what type of drivetrain the Sport Concept is meant to have, but given the lack of visible exhaust hardware, the small air intake, and that it seems like an evolution of the Electrified Sport, it's possible the drivetrain is pure electric. Given Toyota's slow and steady approach to EVs, an all-electric successor to the well regarded V10-powered LFA would be quite a statement. The production version of the Sport Concept may be one of two supercars topping the Lexus range, with spy photographers nabbing photos last year of the another supercar. Thought to be called LFR, this vehicle also features a long bonnet and cab-backward design, but is basically a road-legal version of the GR GT3 race car. The LFR is believed to be powered by hybrid drivetrain with a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 at its core. The V8 is said to make between 515kW and 530kW, with total system output reportedly beyond 660kW. Reports indicate the LFR could debut later this year before going on sale in 2026. MORE: Everything Lexus Content originally sourced from: The Lexus Sport Concept has been revealed at The Quail Motorsports Gathering, part of the Monterey Car Week, and it previews the brand's next supercar. Lexus has revealed very little about the car apart from the "future-focused" concept car "signals the way forward for Lexus design", and which also provides "vision for a next-generation sports car". The Sport Concept looks to be an evolution of the Electrified Sport concept that was first revealed at the end of 2021. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Both feature a long bonnet, small cabin, and short rear deck, but the earlier Electrified Sport was a riot of curves and included a rather droopy rear end. The new Sport Concept has a harder edged appearance with a variety of crisp character lines. It's not stated what type of drivetrain the Sport Concept is meant to have, but given the lack of visible exhaust hardware, the small air intake, and that it seems like an evolution of the Electrified Sport, it's possible the drivetrain is pure electric. Given Toyota's slow and steady approach to EVs, an all-electric successor to the well regarded V10-powered LFA would be quite a statement. The production version of the Sport Concept may be one of two supercars topping the Lexus range, with spy photographers nabbing photos last year of the another supercar. Thought to be called LFR, this vehicle also features a long bonnet and cab-backward design, but is basically a road-legal version of the GR GT3 race car. The LFR is believed to be powered by hybrid drivetrain with a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 at its core. The V8 is said to make between 515kW and 530kW, with total system output reportedly beyond 660kW. Reports indicate the LFR could debut later this year before going on sale in 2026. MORE: Everything Lexus Content originally sourced from: The Lexus Sport Concept has been revealed at The Quail Motorsports Gathering, part of the Monterey Car Week, and it previews the brand's next supercar. Lexus has revealed very little about the car apart from the "future-focused" concept car "signals the way forward for Lexus design", and which also provides "vision for a next-generation sports car". The Sport Concept looks to be an evolution of the Electrified Sport concept that was first revealed at the end of 2021. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Both feature a long bonnet, small cabin, and short rear deck, but the earlier Electrified Sport was a riot of curves and included a rather droopy rear end. The new Sport Concept has a harder edged appearance with a variety of crisp character lines. It's not stated what type of drivetrain the Sport Concept is meant to have, but given the lack of visible exhaust hardware, the small air intake, and that it seems like an evolution of the Electrified Sport, it's possible the drivetrain is pure electric. Given Toyota's slow and steady approach to EVs, an all-electric successor to the well regarded V10-powered LFA would be quite a statement. The production version of the Sport Concept may be one of two supercars topping the Lexus range, with spy photographers nabbing photos last year of the another supercar. Thought to be called LFR, this vehicle also features a long bonnet and cab-backward design, but is basically a road-legal version of the GR GT3 race car. The LFR is believed to be powered by hybrid drivetrain with a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 at its core. The V8 is said to make between 515kW and 530kW, with total system output reportedly beyond 660kW. Reports indicate the LFR could debut later this year before going on sale in 2026. MORE: Everything Lexus Content originally sourced from: The Lexus Sport Concept has been revealed at The Quail Motorsports Gathering, part of the Monterey Car Week, and it previews the brand's next supercar. Lexus has revealed very little about the car apart from the "future-focused" concept car "signals the way forward for Lexus design", and which also provides "vision for a next-generation sports car". The Sport Concept looks to be an evolution of the Electrified Sport concept that was first revealed at the end of 2021. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Both feature a long bonnet, small cabin, and short rear deck, but the earlier Electrified Sport was a riot of curves and included a rather droopy rear end. The new Sport Concept has a harder edged appearance with a variety of crisp character lines. It's not stated what type of drivetrain the Sport Concept is meant to have, but given the lack of visible exhaust hardware, the small air intake, and that it seems like an evolution of the Electrified Sport, it's possible the drivetrain is pure electric. Given Toyota's slow and steady approach to EVs, an all-electric successor to the well regarded V10-powered LFA would be quite a statement. The production version of the Sport Concept may be one of two supercars topping the Lexus range, with spy photographers nabbing photos last year of the another supercar. Thought to be called LFR, this vehicle also features a long bonnet and cab-backward design, but is basically a road-legal version of the GR GT3 race car. The LFR is believed to be powered by hybrid drivetrain with a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 at its core. The V8 is said to make between 515kW and 530kW, with total system output reportedly beyond 660kW. Reports indicate the LFR could debut later this year before going on sale in 2026. MORE: Everything Lexus Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
2 days ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Lexus Sport Concept previews LFA successor, may be an EV
The Lexus Sport Concept has been revealed at The Quail Motorsports Gathering, part of the Monterey Car Week, and it previews the brand's next supercar. Lexus has revealed very little about the car apart from the 'future-focused' concept car 'signals the way forward for Lexus design', and which also provides 'vision for a next-generation sports car'. The Sport Concept looks to be an evolution of the Electrified Sport concept that was first revealed at the end of 2021. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Both feature a long bonnet, small cabin, and short rear deck, but the earlier Electrified Sport was a riot of curves and included a rather droopy rear end. The new Sport Concept has a harder edged appearance with a variety of crisp character lines. It's not stated what type of drivetrain the Sport Concept is meant to have, but given the lack of visible exhaust hardware, the small air intake, and that it seems like an evolution of the Electrified Sport, it's possible the drivetrain is pure electric. Given Toyota's slow and steady approach to EVs, an all-electric successor to the well regarded V10-powered LFA would be quite a statement. The production version of the Sport Concept may be one of two supercars topping the Lexus range, with spy photographers nabbing photos last year of the another supercar. Thought to be called LFR, this vehicle also features a long bonnet and cab-backward design, but is basically a road-legal version of the GR GT3 race car. The LFR is believed to be powered by hybrid drivetrain with a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 at its core. The V8 is said to make between 515kW and 530kW, with total system output reportedly beyond 660kW. Reports indicate the LFR could debut later this year before going on sale in 2026.
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Lexus Sport Concept previews LFA successor, may be an EV
The Lexus Sport Concept has been revealed at The Quail Motorsports Gathering, part of the Monterey Car Week, and it previews the brand's next supercar. Lexus has revealed very little about the car apart from the 'future-focused' concept car 'signals the way forward for Lexus design', and which also provides 'vision for a next-generation sports car'. The Sport Concept looks to be an evolution of the Electrified Sport concept that was first revealed at the end of 2021. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Both feature a long bonnet, small cabin, and short rear deck, but the earlier Electrified Sport was a riot of curves and included a rather droopy rear end. The new Sport Concept has a harder edged appearance with a variety of crisp character lines. It's not stated what type of drivetrain the Sport Concept is meant to have, but given the lack of visible exhaust hardware, the small air intake, and that it seems like an evolution of the Electrified Sport, it's possible the drivetrain is pure electric. Given Toyota's slow and steady approach to EVs, an all-electric successor to the well regarded V10-powered LFA would be quite a statement. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert The production version of the Sport Concept may be one of two supercars topping the Lexus range, with spy photographers nabbing photos last year of the another supercar. Thought to be called LFR, this vehicle also features a long bonnet and cab-backward design, but is basically a road-legal version of the GR GT3 race car. The LFR is believed to be powered by hybrid drivetrain with a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 at its core. The V8 is said to make between 515kW and 530kW, with total system output reportedly beyond 660kW. Reports indicate the LFR could debut later this year before going on sale in 2026. MORE: Everything Lexus
