Lexus has premiered the Lexus LFA Concept BEV Concept. As the name suggests, the revived LFA is now a battery electric vehicle (BEV), dropping the iconic V10 powertrain. Developed under the guidance of Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Akio Toyoda, the concept demonstrates how traditional automotive engineering skills will be adapted for the next generation of electric vehicles.
Overview
The Lexus LFA Concept BEV was developed alongside Toyota Gazoo Racing’s GR GT and GR GT3 models. The project focuses on two main objectives: maintaining high-performance driving dynamics in an electric platform and preserving technical expertise within the engineering team. It aims to carry forward the performance characteristics of the original LFA and Toyota 2000GT using modern electrification technology.
Watch: GR GT, GR GT3, and Lexus LFA Concept World Premiere
Exterior
The vehicle is built on a light, high-rigidity aluminum body frame shared with the GR GT. The design adopts traditional coupe proportions with a low, flowing silhouette. While utilizing a dedicated BEV platform, the exterior styling retains the visual identity established by the original LFA.
This low-slung sports car measures 4,690 mm long, 2,040 mm wide, 1,195 mm tall, with a 2,725 mm wheelbase.
Interior
The interior design prioritizes driver focus. The cockpit layout of the Lexus LFA Concept BEV is centered around the optimal driving position, minimizing distractions to ensure ease of handling, while the design approach treats the vehicle’s operation as the primary focus, removing unnecessary elements to streamline the driving experience.
Powertrain
This next-generation BEV utilizes the inherent advantages of electric propulsion: a low center of gravity, reduced weight, and high structural rigidity. By eliminating the constraints of an internal combustion engine, the engineering team has optimized the packaging to improve handling and response, leveraging data from the GR GT and GR GT3 racing programs.