Lexus LFA Engine, Transmission, Brakes & Suspension.
Compact yet powerful, a bespoke, naturally aspirated V10 engine beats at the heart of the LFA.
- 4,805cc capacity
- 552bhp
- 9,000rpm red line
- 480Nm of torque at 6,800rpm
- Nought to 62mph in just 3.7 seconds
- Maximum speed is 202mph
The formidable performance of the V10 is managed through an equally advanced transmission.
- Purpose-designed six-speed Automated Sequential Gearbox (ASG)
- Drives the rear wheels via a limited slip differential
- Contained in a transaxle mounted over the rear axle helps achieve the optimum 48:52 front-to-rear weight distribution
- Paddle shifts mounted on the steering column
- Exceptionally fast shifts: an upshift can be effected in just 0.2 seconds
- Four driving modes: Auto, Sport, Normal and Wet
The LFA has one of the most advanced and powerful braking systems fitted to any production car, appropriate to meet the demands of its 200mph-plus performance capabilities.
- Carbon Ceramic Material (CCM) - lighter than steel and gives fade-free performance in all conditions
- Front discs are 390mm in diameter and 34mm thick, gripped by six-piston aluminium calipers
- Rear discs measure 360mm across, are 28mm thick and are fitted with four-pot calipers
- All use high-friction micron pads, manufactured exclusively for use with CCM brakes
The track-tuned suspension is the result of intensive development work carried out by Lexus at the Nürburgring’s Nordschleife circuit to give the best possible balance between control and comfort.
The bespoke wishbone front/multilink rear design makes extensive use of aluminium alloy for high strength and low weight, and the aluminium monotube dampers are the same as those Lexus used for its LFA race car in the Nurburgring 24-hour race.
The LFA in more detail