Lexus edges ever closer to LFA replacement! New LFR seemingly caught testing on track as V8 Mercedes-AMG GT and Porsche 911 rival takes shape

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Plans for a new V8-powered Lexus supercar seem to be progressing well, with a recent video shared by Taba Tokyo on X showing a 2026 road-going Lexus LFR being tested at what appears to be Japan’s Fuji Speedway. The car seems to be a Lexus version of the Toyota GR GT3, set to debut in Europe in 2026. Speculation about a successor to the Lexus LFA arose after the camouflaged GR GT3 was seen on the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium. Reports suggest the new LFR will join Lexus’ lineup permanently. Toyota may be developing a twin-turbo V8, potentially hybrid, with an output of 662kW. Other sports cars in the works include a new MR2 and changes to the GR86 and S’FR models.

Brands mentioned: Lexus, Toyota.