Lexus LFA: Which Version Should You Choose?
The Lexus LFA catalogue data presents a straightforward buying decision: there is one generation, one Coupe body type, and one listed version, 4.8 DSG. It was produced from 2010 to 2012.
The Lexus LFA catalogue data presents a straightforward buying decision: there is one generation, one Coupe body type, and one listed version, 4.8 DSG. It was produced from 2010 to 2012. With no alternative engine, transmission, body, or generation in the data, choosing an LFA is less about comparing trims and more about deciding whether its specific formula suits you: a 4,805 cc Gasoline engine, 560 hp, 480 Nm, a 6-speed Robotic gearbox, and RWD.
Lexus LFA generations compared
The Lexus LFA has 1 generation in the catalogue. The 1 generation, offered from 2010 to 2012, uses a Coupe body and contains 1 version, 4.8 DSG. There is no second generation or restyled version in the supplied data, so there are no generational changes in engine output, performance, weight, body style, or drivetrain to compare.
For a buyer, this removes several common choices. Every listed production year belongs to the same generation, and the catalogue identifies no mechanical difference between the years. A decision between examples from 2010, 2011, and 2012 therefore cannot be made from specifications alone because year-specific equipment, condition, mileage, reliability, and price are not measured in the data.
Lexus LFA engine and specs
The only listed version is named exactly 4.8 DSG. Its naturally aspirated specification is indicated by the boost value No. The engine is installed Front, longitudinal, uses Direct injection (direct), has a compression ratio of 12, and has a bore-and-stroke measurement of 88 × 79. Peak power is produced at 8,700 rpm, while maximum torque arrives at 7,000 rpm.
| Version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders | Layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 DSG | 560 hp / 412 kW | 480 Nm | 4,805 cc | Gasoline, 98 | 10 | V-shaped | No | 6-speed Robotic | RWD |
Each of the 10 cylinders has 4 valves. Based on the supplied displacement and power figures, 4.8 DSG develops approximately 116.5 hp per litre. With only one engine available, there is no lower-output or higher-output version against which to trade power for another drivetrain or gearbox.
Performance, fuel economy, and mpg
The Lexus LFA 4.8 DSG accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds and has a top speed of 325 km/h. These are the only acceleration and maximum-speed figures in the catalogue, so no version is faster or slower within the supplied range.
| Version | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | City consumption | Highway consumption | Combined consumption | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 DSG | 3.7 seconds | 325 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
Fuel consumption—and therefore an mpg equivalent—is not measured for city, highway, or combined driving. CO₂ output is also not measured, and the environmental class is not measured. The data supports a performance comparison, but it does not support claims about fuel cost, driving range, emissions, or relative economy.
Weight, ground clearance, tank, and wheel sizes
The Lexus LFA 4.8 DSG has a kerb weight of 1,480 kg and a gross weight of 1,700 kg. The difference between those figures is 220 kg. Calculated from the listed kerb weight and output, the car carries approximately 2.64 kg per horsepower. Alternatively, its output is approximately 378.4 hp per tonne of kerb weight.
| Version | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Ground clearance | Fuel tank | Wheel sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 DSG | 1,480 kg | 1,700 kg | 115 mm | 73 litres | 305/30 R20; 265/35 R20 |
Ground clearance is 115 mm, and the fuel tank holds 73 litres. The listed wheel sizes are 305/30 R20 and 265/35 R20. Overall exterior length, width, height, wheelbase, and cargo capacity are not measured in the supplied data.
Both the front and rear suspension are Independent, spring. The front and rear brakes are both Ceramic ventilated. There is consequently no listed version-level difference in suspension or braking equipment.
Lexus LFA reliability and problems
Reliability, maintenance history, component life, repair frequency, and known problems are not measured in the catalogue data. It would therefore be misleading to claim that one production year is more reliable than another. A reliability-based choice between cars from 2010–2012 requires information beyond these specifications.
Which Lexus LFA version should you buy?
Within this catalogue, choose 4.8 DSG if you want the Lexus LFA at all: it is the sole version and accounts for the entire listed generation. Its defining figures are 560 hp, 480 Nm, 4,805 cc, 3.7 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h, and a 325 km/h top speed. The combination is fixed to a 6-speed Robotic gearbox and RWD, so buyers cannot select an Automatic, manual, AWD, or lower-powered alternative from the supplied range.
There is no specification-based reason to pay more for one generation, body style, or engine option because the data contains no such alternatives. Likewise, the catalogue cannot show what extra money buys between production years because prices and year-specific equipment are not provided. The meaningful buying comparison must instead be made between individual examples using factors that are not measured here, such as condition, mileage, maintenance records, and price.
In short, 4.8 DSG is the only answer to “which version?” The real decision is whether its fixed specification—560 hp, 1,480 kg, RWD, and a 6-speed Robotic gearbox—matches your priorities.