The Lexus LFA successor has just been spotted testing at the Nürburgring
Published on Sep 24, 2025 at 2:22 AM (UTC+4)
by Callum Tokody
Last updated on Sep 23, 2025 at 4:23 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
The Lexus LFA successor has been seen at Germany’s Nürburgring testing circuit with a hybrid V8, giving the strongest indication yet of a new Lexus supercar.
The camouflaged prototype was filmed at speed, its exhaust note confirming a V8 engine.
Yellow safety stickers on the body identified the use of hybrid technology.
Several prototypes appeared on track together, showing Lexus is testing more than one version of the model.
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Lexus LFA successor hits the track
The original Lexus LFA was launched in 2010 with a 4.8-liter V10 and produced in a limited run of 500 units.
Since its end in 2012, Lexus has not returned to the supercar segment.
That is now changing, as Nürburgring testing confirms work is underway on a successor.
Two prototypes have been seen: one with a fixed rear wing and more aggressive bodywork, and another with a more restrained design.
Both carried yellow hybrid stickers required for electrified cars running at Germany’s Nürburgring circuit.
Combined with the sound of the engine, everything points directly to a hybrid V8 setup.
Reports suggest output could begin around 600hp, with stronger versions possibly approaching 900hp.
That range would put the Lexus LFA successor in line with supercars from Ferrari, McLaren, and Porsche.
Lexus’s prototypes were filmed in sessions alongside Porsche 911 models.
The winged version appeared flat and stable through corners, while the second car showed more movement but kept close pace.
This indicates Lexus is testing different specifications of the Lexus LFA successor under comparable conditions.
What comes next for Lexus supercars
The development of the new Lexus LFA comes as the LC500 nears the end of its production cycle.
That car has been the marque’s main V8 performance option, but the hybrid V8 supercar is expected to take its place at the top of the lineup.
In addition, Toyota’s involvement in international racing makes a competition version likely.
Alongside road cars, a track-only model could be introduced as part of the same program.
Industry sources expect an official debut in 2025. When it arrives, the Lexus LFA successor will mark the return of a Japanese supercar carrying both modern hybrid technology and the power of a V8 engine.
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Callum Tokody is a content writer at Supercar Blondie, where he covers the latest in the automotive world with a focus on design and performance. Callum has a background in automotive journalism and has contributed to a range of publications in Australia and the UK. Outside of work, he’s a design enthusiast with a soft spot for anything with a V8 and a good story.
