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Lexus electric supercar prototype revealed at Goodwood, aims for pure EV driving experience

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Lexus unveiled its new electric supercar LFA prototype at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
  • The upcoming LFA is expected to be the brand's first production car with solid-state batteries and will focus on a pure electric driving experience without simulated engine sounds.
  • The new LFA shares a platform with the Toyota GR GT and is slated for official release next year, aiming to redefine high-performance electric supercars.

Lexus has revealed its new electric supercar, the LFA, as a prototype at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK. The production-ready vehicle is anticipated to launch next year and may feature solid-state battery technology, marking a significant step for the brand in the electric hypercar segment.

new car is close to mass production stage, and is expected to be officially launched next year.

— LexusRegarding the release timeline of the new LFA.

Unlike many electric performance vehicles that use simulated engine sounds to enhance the driving experience, Lexus is opting for a different approach with the new LFA. Chief engineer Yukihide Kodama stated that the car will not replicate V10 engine noises or gear shifts. Instead, the focus will be on delivering a genuine electric driving sensation through the chassis, power delivery, and overall feedback, aiming to provide the visceral thrill associated with traditional combustion engines.

the new LFA will not simulate engine sounds to create driving fun, but aims to create a real driving experience for pure electric sports cars.

— LexusExplaining the approach to the LFA's driving experience.

Sharing a lightweight aluminum platform with the Toyota GR GT, the new LFA sports a design that is both elegant and functional, eschewing current Lexus design language for a more timeless aesthetic. Designer Shogo Kasamatsu emphasized that the car adheres to the original LFA's philosophy of blending functionality with artistry. While acknowledging the market's current hesitations regarding high-priced electric performance cars, Lexus aims to redefine the segment by highlighting the unique advantages of electric powertrains, such as instant torque and linear power delivery, to attract traditional supercar enthusiasts to the electric era.

the new car continues the concept of the first generation LFA, 'functionality and artistry,' and the mass-produced version is 'almost complete.'

— Shogo KasamatsuDescribing the design philosophy and completion status of the new LFA.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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