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Modernized Lexus LFA "Phoenix" Has Massive Spindle Grille

Social media trolls have found a solution for those who have a problem with the Mk V Supra not living up to the expectations built after Toyota introduced the stunning FT-1 concepts: buy a Lexus LC instead (they might just be right). But what about the aficionados who still lust for the LFA?
Modernized Lexus LFA rendering 4 photos
Photo: Carlifestyle/Instagram
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The said Lexus halo car went out of production back in 2012, with only 500 units being brought to the world. So we can only enjoy a partial solution, one that comes from the virtual realm. I'm referring to renderings such as the one staring at us from behind the screen, which showcases a modernized Lexus LFA.

As die-hard fans will tell you, this pixel work is based on the Nurburgring Edition of the supercar, which explains the presence of the rear wing, the multi-spoke wheels and the canards on the side of the front apron, among others.

Come to think of it, this eye candy makes for an interesting exercise. You see, if anybody was looking to update the LFA, the front (and rear) end would have to be upgraded for cosmetic reasons alone - the carbon structure of the car can easily withstand the test of time.

This rendering only addresses the face of the V10 machine, which is where we find Lexus' now-mandatory massive spindle grille - in between this and the already-there front lip, we find a set of sleek intakes that seem to be borrowed from the motorsport world.

Of course, a naturally aspirated V10 would bring serious emissions pressure these days, but this is another story for another time.

We must tip our pixels to digital art label Carlifestyle for this visual trip and, for the sake of comparison, you'll find a pair of pics portraying the actual Lexus LFA Nurburgring Edition in the gallery above.

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About the author: Andrei Tutu
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In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist.
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