How fast is a Lexus LFA?
The LFA accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in about 3.6 seconds and reaches a top speed around 202 mph (325 km/h).
Produced by Lexus from 2010 to 2012, the LFA is a limited-production supercar powered by a hand-built 4.8-liter V10. This article outlines the car’s key speed-related performance, explains how the numbers are achieved, and notes the differences with the Nürburgring Edition, a limited-track-focused variant.
Performance at a glance
These figures summarize the standard LFA’s speed and power characteristics as reported by Lexus and corroborated by independent testing under typical conditions.
- 0–60 mph: about 3.6 seconds
- Top speed: 202 mph (325 km/h)
- Engine: 4.8-liter V10 producing roughly 552 hp (410 kW) at high revs
- Torque: around 480 Nm (354 lb-ft)
- Redline: 9,000 rpm
- Transmission: 6-speed automated manual (single-clutch, electro-hydraulic shift)
Taken together, these numbers reflect a high-revving, race-bred powertrain paired with advanced aerodynamics and chassis tuning that characterize the LFA’s unique, limited-production personality.
LFA Nürburgring Edition
In 2012, Lexus introduced the Nürburgring Edition as a more track-focused variant of the LFA. It featured aerodynamic enhancements, weight-saving measures, and tuning aimed at sharpened handling. The edition was produced in limited numbers to further emphasize the car’s performance credentials.
- Aero and handling updates to improve high-speed stability
- Weight-reduction elements and refined chassis setup
- Limited production run (50 units)
In essence, the Nürburgring Edition built on the base LFA’s performance with a stronger emphasis on track capability, while keeping the core drivetrain and overall speed range intact. For most observers, the edition signaled Lexus’s commitment to a more focused, race-inspired driving experience.
Summary
The Lexus LFA stands out for its rapid 0–60 mph time and its electronically limited top speed of around 202 mph, driven by a high-revving 4.8-liter V10 and a purpose-built chassis. Its limited production, including the Nürburgring Edition, cemented its status as a precision, limited-run supercar with a distinctive sound, feel, and engineering approach that appeals to enthusiasts and collectors alike.
