Even though it's been dead for well over a decade, the Lexus LFA is still regarded by some as being one of the best supercars ever made. That's a bold claim, indeed, but it doesn't mean it's not real, as this model was and still is an absolute gem.
Production spanned between 2010 and 2012 at Toyota's Motomachi plant in the Land of the Rising Sun, and during this time, only 500 copies saw the light of day. Thus, the rarity, combined with the great driving dynamics and gorgeous looks that were more restrained compared to the rivaling Lamborghini Huracan, has quickly turned it into a collector's item.
When the first copies were sold in the United States, they retailed at around $375,000. Nowadays, you are lucky if you ever stumble upon one that's been properly maintained and doesn't have many miles on the clock for a six-digit sum, as all copies have stepped into the seven-digit realm, shattering our dreams of ever owning one – unless we inherit a large sum of money from a rich uncle we do not know.
For such a rare and magnificent beast, the Lexus LFA doesn't get that much attention anymore. In fact, the last we wrote about it, it was a few weeks before the Winter Holidays. That story revolved around a brand-new example that was looking for a new home. It was a 1-of-38 copy built to that specification with only 68 miles (109 km) under its belt, which went up for grabs at auction right after New Year's Eve.
Photo: Instagram | carlifestyle and anrkywheels
More recently, we came across another one, and unlike the aforementioned LFA, this one is not for sale. Anrky Wheels shared a few images of it on social media earlier this week to promote the alloys that are equipping it. The Y-spoke wheels have a bi-tone look, mixing gold and silver, and they spin around the red brake calipers that are visible behind them. This LFA sports privacy windows and has a gorgeous white finish that suits it perfectly.
The wheelmaker hasn't said a word about it, save for the fact that it rides on its alloys. And what is there to say about it that hasn't been said already? It doesn't seem to sport any other modifications, and that likely applies to the engine, too, which is a V10. The 4.8-liter naturally aspirated lump was good for 553 horsepower (560 ps/412 kW) back in the day, and it put 354 pound-foot (480 Nm) of torque under the driver's right foot.
The output and thrust are nothing to write home about anymore, but keep in mind that this is a full-blown exotic and one of the best ones ever made. So, if you could afford it, would you sprinkle your car collection with a Lexus LFA?
After a series of unfortunate events put an end to Cristian's dream of entering a custom built & tuned old-school Dacia into a rally competition, he moved on to drive press cars and write for a living. He's worked for several automotive online journals and now he's back at autoevolution after his first tour in the mid-2000s. Full profile
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