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Lexus electric LFA supercar development

Overview

Lexus is developing a battery-electric successor to its LFA supercar. Recent sightings of a camouflaged prototype reveal a vehicle with a low silhouette, an elongated hood, and an aggressive rear wing, appearing larger than the original model with dimensions of approximately 4.71 meters in length and 2.04 meters in width.

While the vehicle is expected to share a chassis architecture with the Toyota GR GT and GR GT3, it will utilize a pure battery-electric powertrain rather than a hybrid V8 engine. To replicate the visceral experience of the original V10 engine, Lexus has patented software-driven technology designed to simulate engine sounds, gear shifts, and the sensation of clutch engagement by electronically modulating motor torque.

Entities

Lexus · Toyota · LFA

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Lexus develops electric successor to LFA supercar

    Lexus is testing a camouflaged electric prototype for a new LFA supercar successor, featuring simulated manual transmission technology to mimic traditional gear shifts.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Lexus develops electric LFA supercar prototype

    Lexus is testing a camouflaged prototype for a new electric LFA supercar, which may feature simulated engine and gearbox sensations to mimic a traditional combustion engine.

Sources

antaranews.com · autojournal.fr · news.sportauto.fr · otomotif.liputan6.com · uk.motor1.com