Lexus LFA nears production end as final units built
Lexus confirms that LFA production will soon finish, with all 500 examples nearly sold and the Motomachi plant preparing to wind down the exclusive supercar project.
Lexus has announced that its LFA supercar will soon leave the production line, with the last of the 500 planned units now being assembled at the Motomachi facility in Toyota City. After nearly two years of limited production, the Japanese marque is preparing to bring its flagship V10 coupe project to a close.
The LFA was always intended as a showcase of Lexus engineering and manufacturing capability rather than a volume seller. Each car was built by hand in a dedicated area of the Motomachi plant, with production capped at 20 units per month. Lexus now says that almost all examples have been allocated to customers, leaving only a handful yet to be delivered.
A technical flagship for Lexus
First shown as a concept in 2005 and launched as a production model in late 2010, the LFA marked a departure from Lexus’s usual focus on luxury saloons and SUVs. The car used a bespoke 4.8-litre naturally aspirated V10, developed in partnership with Yamaha, producing 560PS and revving to 9,000rpm. Its carbonfibre-reinforced plastic monocoque was manufactured in-house, reflecting Toyota’s investment in advanced materials technology.
The coupe measured 4,505mm in length, 1,895mm in width and stood 1,220mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,605mm. Kerb weight ranged between 1,480kg and 1,580kg, depending on specification. Two body styles were previewed during development, but only the coupe reached production. For more detail on the LFA’s development and launch, seeLexus LFA Supercar Makes Global Debut at Tokyo Motor Show.
Production and allocation
Lexus built the LFA in a strictly limited run of 500 units, with each car individually numbered. Production began in late 2010, and the company maintained a steady pace of roughly 20 cars per month. All cars were assembled by a small team of specially trained technicians. The final examples are now being completed, and Lexus has confirmed that no extension or additional production run is planned.
Buyers were selected through an application process, with Lexus reportedly vetting potential owners to discourage speculation and ensure the cars would be used rather than stored. High-profile customers included celebrities and collectors, with some cars destined for the US, Europe and Asia. The LFA’s exclusivity and technical pedigree have contributed to strong demand, with remaining examples expected to be spoken for before the last car leaves Motomachi.
What comes next for Lexus performance
Lexus has not confirmed a direct successor to the LFA, but speculation continues about a future flagship. Rumours of a new supercar project have circulated since early 2012, with suggestions Lexus may again push technical boundaries or explore hybrid performance. For ongoing developments, seeRumours gather pace over possible Lexus LFA successor.
With the LFA’s production run ending, Lexus closes a chapter on one of its most ambitious projects. The car’s legacy is likely to influence future performance models, both in technology and in the brand’s approach to limited-run flagships.
