A fresh supercar era is about to dawn for Lexus and Toyota. The new Lexus LFR and Toyota GR GT3 have been spotted testing everywhere from the Nürburgring to Pikes Peak, lighting up rumor mills as the automotive world looks for a new Japanese icon to take over where the revered LFA left off.
Spy shots and teasers suggest both cars share an aggressive coupe body with a tall hood, wide rear haunches, and quad tailpipes. The buzz points to a twin-turbo V8 paired with a high-voltage hybrid system. Expect over 700 horsepower, lightning throttle response, and a metallic exhaust shout less operatic than the LFA’s V10, but brutally quick all the same. The prototype's brisk Nürburgring laps add to the hype, with a chassis tuned for both road feel and full-bore circuit performance.
Unlike the outgoing LFA, which set hearts racing with its intoxicating engine sound and high-strung carbon build, the LFR is chasing modern supercar benchmarks: hybrid power, advanced aerodynamics, and razor-sharp GT3 genetics. The new layout puts the engine up front, sending drive to the back tires. That brings superior braking feel and high-speed stability—just what teams crave in GT3 endurance racing.
The GR GT3 version targets factory-supported racing, and insiders say it will replace the aging Lexus RC F GT3 on grids worldwide. Toyota wants this car battling big names like Aston Martin, Porsche, and Ferrari no more sitting in the shadow of Europe’s finest.
Lexus and Toyota have signalled a reveal timed for a major motorsports event in spring 2026, just ahead of the car’s World Endurance Championship campaign. It’s expected the limited-production LFR will arrive as a six-figure flagship, loaded with carbon bits, digital cockpit tech, and a race-inspired suspension. Pricing could easily punch over half a million dollars, tackling rivals like AMG GT and Porsche Turbo.
What does all this mean for fans of Japanese performance? It means years of waiting are nearly done.
