Jeremy Clarkson revealed his favorite car, and it isn't a Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bugatti or Porsche

Jeremy Clarkson has revealed his favorite car, and it’s not quite what you’d expect.

The British journalist and presenter is known for his love of all things car-related and has been able to test and review some of the world’s most impressive and flashy vehicles.

But when it came to discussing his all-time favorite set of wheels, he gave a rather down-to-earth response.

Forget Ferrari or Porsche, for Clarkson, it’s all Japanese engineering.

Jeremy Clarkson has an unexpected all-time favorite car

Jeremy Clarkson is an English car journalist mostly known for his presenting stints on both Top Gear and The Grand Tour.

But, for such a high-profile vehicle expert, his favorite car is a rather unexpectedly humble choice.

Forget models from car brands including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bugatti, and Porsche; this man’s car of choice is actually a Lexus LFA.

Clarkson actually tested the Lexus LFA in the UK over 10 years ago in 2012.

In 2023, when he was asked about the car again, he admitted that nothing has quite come close to the feeling of sitting behind the wheel since, in fact, he said the car even made his thigh ‘tingle’.

The sports car’s 4.8-liter V10 engine had a lot to do with that, along with the chassis, which helped the car to be lightweight, powerful, and most importantly, balanced.

What makes the Lexus LFA so special to receive the title of Clarkson’s favorite car?

The Lexus LFA is no ordinary sports sedan, with an engine capable of reaching a whopping 202mph and accelerating from 0-62mph in just 3.7 seconds.

The supercar was limited to just 500 examples of greatness and had a launch price of around £336,000 ($451,000).

“Hand-built and ultra-exclusive, it created new boundaries, not only for Lexus as a manufacturer but in redefining the Japanese supercar for the 21^st Century,” stated the car company itself.

In fact, it was so special that a Lexus LFA Nürburgring edition was released to allow the model to soar to new heights, with the maximum power being increased to 563hp.

Plus, our very own Alex Hirschi, AKA Supercar Blondie, even got the chance to take a look at the LFA’s predecessor, the LFA concept car, and was blown away by what she saw thanks to the engine upgrades.

So, it’s quite clear to see why Jeremy Clarkson is a fan of the Lexus LFA, with its impressive powertrain and many editions available after the initial 500 LFA single run.

You can take a peek at the LFA concept car above and explore why it’s Clarkson’s favorite vehicle to drive.

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