This is the wildly rare 2011 Lexus LFA, finished in ‘Sky Blue’ (9J5), chassis 003, making it 1 of believed to be 3 total Lexus LFA examples in the world finished in this color. As you may already know, the Lexus LFA was first introduced as a coupe-only model in January of 2005 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan as a design study with no plans for production. Two years later in 2007, Lexus revealed another slightly re-worked LFA Concept, & test mules were beginning to be spotted testing at the Nürburgring. This lead most to believe the LFA was set for production, although at this time, it was still not yet confirmed. In 2008, Lexus revealed a Roadster-variant of the Lexus LFA designated the LFA Roadster or LFA-R at the the North American International Auto Show. After years of speculation & curiosity, the production variant of the Lexus LFA was finally announced and unveiled as a coupe-only model in October of 2009 on the first press day of the 41st biennial Tokyo Motor Show. As for this particular example, of the approximately 500 total examples that were produced for the global markets, only 3 of those examples were finished in Sky Blue, which is this car shown here. This 1 of 3 Sky Blue Lexus LFA unusually features a full Alcantara interior, normally only seen on the Nüburgring Edition cars. This Lexus LFA (car number 470, chassis 003) is said to reside in Beijing, China. The LFA was designed by chief stylist, Kengo Matsumoto, and production lasted from December 2010 until December 2012. Of the sixteen Toyota-owned factories in Japan, the LFA was constructed at the Motomachi plant. Japanese business executive and the current president of Toyota Motor Corporation, Akio Toyoda, saw the LFA was a way to create a global icon for the Lexus brand.
How many many? 1 of approximately 500. 1 of 3 in this color.
Engine: 4.8 L 1LR-GUE even-firing V10 producing 563hp.
Debut: January 2005 North American International Auto Show in Detroit
Top Speed: around 203mph
0-60mph: around 3.6 seconds
Photo Credit: @sevenjiaphotography
Research: @rarecarsonly