There was a guy that had one local from. As a car enthusiasts, it always caught my eye seeing it drove around. One night after work, luckily, I was next to him at a red light but i was in the turning lane. I roll my windows all the way down and the dude took off!! Like launch it from a dead stop and man, that was the sexiest sound i ever heard from a car. Talk about eargasim. This was like 10 years ago lol
The thing that struck me was the comment by the factory manager (the baseball guy) when he said that their goal is to please their customers. Compaer that to. other supercar makers, where the goal is to make a car that is the ultimate performer. Customer focus vs. Glory focus. THAT to me is what makes this car so special.
It is incredible what people can do when money no longer becomes an object. The LFA, along with other legends like the McLaren F1, will always have a special place in my heart, since it's a true passion project overseen by people with genuine passion and love for engineering, not money. As an engineering student I really appreciate and value that
I bought one in 2011 … got it for less then $300,000 (got a second mortgage) 😂😂in Dallas Texas … the salesman at the time had no idea what this car really was … it was definitely missed understood… only used to go to car shows.. must people had no idea what it was…. A few did …I sold it for 4 times as much as what I paid …. It was the best investment ever made
It may not be the fastest supercar out there but the build quality, attention to detail and it's unique engine is above all other auto giants in it's category.
This car cost 750K to build and was sold for 325K when it was on showroom floors each car lost 425K , but atleast it's getting it's recognition it deserves now
Any car manufacturer can make their cars sound great like this one, whether indoor or outdoor noise. However, Lexus has managed to make itself the pioneer in providing this kind of sensation in the industry... If they had made it in mid engine layout like what Ferrari does, it would've been the most sensational car with the best performance.
The car had great performance. This car was beating Ferraris at the time. I hate that people make this car seem like it’s all sound. It’s not this car was a legit performer.
@@Toyota4Life You might have forgotten that handling is also considered one of the aspects of driving sensation. Cars with mid engine layout can help you rotate your car better, this aspect can even make driving difficult in an interesting way that tests your ability. 👌
@Toyota4Life and who said the car only has sound? I talked about performance just for the numbers that don't stand out compared to the competitors of the time but also don't overpower, the car is great in handling and chassis balance, it's great in driving sensations, one of the best of all time, sensations are just about sound , get it now?
Oh and second but related fun fact, it was supposed to be aluminium but took so long to design and build they started again when carbon composites had improved and moved to carbon fibre instead
Will go down in history as one of the most iconic cars ever made. Hands down the best sounding car ever. Funny enough, the company that made it lost millions building it but the owners will make millions reselling it.
Mr. Alpha keep uploading these iconic Car Megafactories video... i literally wastched the GTR one yesterday which u posted 9months ago and now the LFA even better... Thank You
All brands' priority is to make profit, Lexus included. The difference is that Lexus doesn't cut corners for reliability and features while somehow still able to keep their car's prices below Mercedes and BMW. In the LFA's case, they're making it not just for the fun of it and making a masterpiece, but they're also using it as the brand's halo car. It won't make profit, but it'll help sell their other cars by drawing in fans.
Dear Lexus Please restart the LFA factory and build the LFA Mk2. This time they will sell like no other car because we now know what the Mk1 is and what it is worth.
This car's not worth the asking price when it finally came out. Considering other supercar performs better in every aspect at the time (thanks to series of delay this project has experienced)
@@hectornecromancer5308That’s what happens when you allow everyone on the team to keep changing the design and function of the car every year. They should’ve stuck to the first LFA design and sold it the first year.
@@hectornecromancer5308 that’s a LOAD of shit. The LFA beat a lot of cars when it came out stop spreading false information. The LFA beat even Ferraris and Porsches around the track and had a better engine than every other supercar on the market.
@@Toyota4Lifetalk about being wrong and indignant . The only person spreading misinformation is you, fanboy. I like Toyota as much as 5he next person but the LFA was a car that when it finally came out, it was outpaced by same class competitors (e.g Nissan gtr, 997 turbo S, 458 Italia). LFA also out priced them as well. Yea it sounds good but it's not outperforming the others. Save you rage
No reason?? Try a couple hundred thousand reasons. You may want to re-watch the video?? Production and development for a vehicle like the LFA are not feasible for making vehicles to sell. No company in the world could stay in business with this philosophy. The Supra is a great sportscar but the LFA has no contemporaries. There are no other cars in the world built to the LFA standards of performance and quality that aren't priced in the millions...period. It is the car that was made to be a statement by Toyota and an indisputable one at that.
Toyota didn't want to make the Supra the same way as they did LFA and past Supras because it wasn't feasible to sell for a profit. Mk4 Supras might seem amazing now, but back in their day they sell MISERABLY.
Triple beam headlights like the 2016 RCF, a checkmark led under the headlights, a 4th brake light, updated interior with different wheels and you have hit visual perfection!
@@elayda93 All these videos are copyright protected so I get hit with Copyright when I post these. So I have to space them out over time. Please give me time for those who want all of these documentaries remastered.
Please do upload the highest quality format. I think back in early 2010 nat geo uploaded a lambo documentary but then deleted. Cant find it now with higher quality
Correction: something not mentioned in the video is that The LFA was made of Aluminum in the beginning and they switched to carbon fiber at the 11th hour and after the cars were already produced. They had to convert every car and that decision caused a big financial constraint and delayed it's official debut date. But it was the best decision which contributed to the cars weight loss and safety. Edit: I rushed to comment, the switchover is actually mentioned in the video at 9:04.
This is absolutely incredible how much care and time they take to make an LFA. I was fortunate to ride in one and they are incredible cars. It's a steep price tag to get into one but it is definitely on the level of entry-level supercars. IMO, of course. It doesn't beat a Ferrari but is on par with an R8.
@@4G63Tx It was almost scary the send itself but it was so damn smooth. Trees were flying by and seriously planted my feet and grabbed on to just ride it out. If only they were affordable to normal people!
the reason why the LFA sings beautifully, is because yamaha got involved in developing it. not surprising considering yamaha has experience in musical instruments for a long time at that point onwards
@AlphaVR great vid bud. Some wordings remind of the vid editing days of circa 2002-2008 . Upscaling came out great ; no jitters or block pixels . That said, on to the vid, and how great this car truly is/was . Hope all the owners enjoy them very much, and the last 2 that are sitting in some dealership across USA to find new homes. Sadly $'s matching wont make it possible but we can only hope. Owner of 2012 ISF and 2022 IS-500 Launch Edt 2x/500 .
The first time a saw her was on that old nfs most wanted game that came out in 2013 , she was the best sounding and best handling car imo in that game, absolutely would love to see her irl on day 😍
I went to the LA Auto Show when they ended production of the LHA and the pretty show girl said one left for $150 K. I should had got a loan. They are now greater in value by a bunch.
when you waste billion dollar on a single project and delayed its official production for 6years, which also failed to bring enough profit, what can you expect them to do?
I bought a car born on world's famous tracks like Fuji Speedway, Nurburgring like this legendary LFA feels great to be a part of history of Lexus F division. The Lexus RC F. 2UR-GSE is also built by Yamaha, which is why the 7300 Redline scream is intense, shares the shift sounds of the 1LR-GUE in the LFA.
if you look at this car It's not about top speed, It's just not about quarter mile or half a mile....it's about art and perfection....good job Yamaha and Toyota Lexus ...🫡
I've only seen one LFA in the wild, back in March 2023 in Sebring, FL, where the super cars gather for the annual Sebring 12 hr race. I"m sure it belonged to a sponsor or team owner. it was beautiful.
I’ve only seen two in person, a white one with a Texas A&M license plate, and a dark gunmetal one. Both in Houston TX at different cars n coffee events. They are absolutely stunning in person. This is a car that photos and video don’t do justice to it
There was a guy that had one local from. As a car enthusiasts, it always caught my eye seeing it drove around. One night after work, luckily, I was next to him at a red light but i was in the turning lane. I roll my windows all the way down and the dude took off!! Like launch it from a dead stop and man, that was the sexiest sound i ever heard from a car. Talk about eargasim. This was like 10 years ago lol
The thing that struck me was the comment by the factory manager (the baseball guy) when he said that their goal is to please their customers. Compaer that to. other supercar makers, where the goal is to make a car that is the ultimate performer. Customer focus vs. Glory focus. THAT to me is what makes this car so special.
It is incredible what people can do when money no longer becomes an object. The LFA, along with other legends like the McLaren F1, will always have a special place in my heart, since it's a true passion project overseen by people with genuine passion and love for engineering, not money. As an engineering student I really appreciate and value that
I agree. Sometimes cars need to be made to set presedences.
When the LFA first came out, I was in complete astonishment Toyota & Lexus dropped such an incredible vehicle.
That lost millions.....lol
@@jaredoldhouser3301it’s a drop in the bucket for the worlds best and largest Automaker
I bought one in 2011 … got it for less then $300,000 (got a second mortgage) 😂😂in Dallas Texas … the salesman at the time had no idea what this car really was … it was definitely missed understood… only used to go to car shows.. must people had no idea what it was…. A few did …I sold it for 4 times as much as what I paid …. It was the best investment ever made
Wow, I didn’t know this car was such a masterpiece. All the extra love that went in it.
Kudos too Lexus & Yamaha .. the sound of this car will always be the quintessential…. It’s a Work of pure art ❤
It may not be the fastest supercar out there but the build quality, attention to detail and it's unique engine is above all other auto giants in it's category.
One of the best engine sound of all time!
500 limited editions... LFA = legend.... Great episode. Thank you NatGeo & Lexus❤
This car cost 750K to build and was sold for 325K when it was on showroom floors each car lost 425K , but atleast it's getting it's recognition it deserves now
Best choice they ever made was to collaborate with Yamaha....best sounding production car engine EVER!
This is that car that goes down in history not because of its performance, but because of its sensations
Any car manufacturer can make their cars sound great like this one, whether indoor or outdoor noise. However, Lexus has managed to make itself the pioneer in providing this kind of sensation in the industry... If they had made it in mid engine layout like what Ferrari does, it would've been the most sensational car with the best performance.
The car had great performance. This car was beating Ferraris at the time. I hate that people make this car seem like it’s all sound. It’s not this car was a legit performer.
@@Toyota4Life You might have forgotten that handling is also considered one of the aspects of driving sensation. Cars with mid engine layout can help you rotate your car better, this aspect can even make driving difficult in an interesting way that tests your ability. 👌
@Toyota4Life and who said the car only has sound? I talked about performance just for the numbers that don't stand out compared to the competitors of the time but also don't overpower, the car is great in handling and chassis balance, it's great in driving sensations, one of the best of all time, sensations are just about sound , get it now?
Oh and second but related fun fact, it was supposed to be aluminium but took so long to design and build they started again when carbon composites had improved and moved to carbon fibre instead
This explains why Jeremy Clarkson said "I'm going to say it... this is the BEST CAR I'VE EVER DRIVEN"!!!!!
Jeremy Clarkson - Best car I have ever driven.
Now we know it is the best built car ever.
Love the bosses attitude, take as long as you need to make it right.
The fact this car was misunderstood when it first came out just adds to its legendary status.
Will go down in history as one of the most iconic cars ever made. Hands down the best sounding car ever. Funny enough, the company that made it lost millions building it but the owners will make millions reselling it.
i still remember watching this when i was a kid on tv
Mr. Alpha keep uploading these iconic Car Megafactories video... i literally wastched the GTR one yesterday which u posted 9months ago and now the LFA even better... Thank You
One of the most amazing vehicles ever produced, let alone cars!
That is a Beautiful car….so clean and timeless ❤❤
One of the best sounding car ever made✨🔥 work of art🙌🗿
Yamaha involvement in Toyota and some manufacturers is just phenomenal
Waiting for Yamaha to build a car.
the greatest car ever built . i’d take this over a cheesy ferrari any day .
Best sounding road car on the planet !!
The mastermind when told it wouldn't make money - " it's not about the money, it's about sending a message"
is not the fastest car in the planet, but is the most perfect assembled car in the history of the world.
This is not all about making a pay check, but building DREAMS 💯
greatest car ever made . period .
Thank you for posting this!
Lexus build the LFA so perfect even they don't know how to re-create it :: Jeremy Clarkson
No,Lexus
People and engineers from Toyota and Lexus
Bstd, Jer. Clark
My favorite car! I would love to have one..... I've worked for Lexus for 20yrs....
The sound alone tells you everything and makes it a super desirable supercar.
Lexus Proves That Profit Is Not Every Brands Priority Some Brands Just Want To Make Masterpiece ❤Lfa
All brands' priority is to make profit, Lexus included. The difference is that Lexus doesn't cut corners for reliability and features while somehow still able to keep their car's prices below Mercedes and BMW. In the LFA's case, they're making it not just for the fun of it and making a masterpiece, but they're also using it as the brand's halo car. It won't make profit, but it'll help sell their other cars by drawing in fans.
Toyota will go down in history as one of the greatest companies ever built
Goosebumps throughout the video. Phenomenal car and story. 😍
The quality is like having a hand built bugatti but more scaled-down we may never see this again in a gas engine from lexus
The best car I have ever driven
Excellent documentary. Amazing effort by the Japanese. LFA is certainly a very special car.
the LFA factory is now producing GR YARIS.
Thank you for posting these! Very inspiring!
1 of my dream car FOREVER, LEXUS "PURSUING PERFECTION"
Dear Lexus
Please restart the LFA factory and build the LFA Mk2. This time they will sell like no other car because we now know what the Mk1 is and what it is worth.
Add a DCT please
Ps....no hybrid assisted propulsion please
I wish Lexus manufacturing would watch this video to remind them how they should be building their cars again and MLGA.
It’s so sad that this car was under rated when it came out
This car's not worth the asking price when it finally came out. Considering other supercar performs better in every aspect at the time (thanks to series of delay this project has experienced)
@@hectornecromancer5308That’s what happens when you allow everyone on the team to keep changing the design and function of the car every year. They should’ve stuck to the first LFA design and sold it the first year.
Yes. But nowadays it's an investment, no one will sell one for less than 500k.
@@hectornecromancer5308 that’s a LOAD of shit. The LFA beat a lot of cars when it came out stop spreading false information. The LFA beat even Ferraris and Porsches around the track and had a better engine than every other supercar on the market.
@@Toyota4Lifetalk about being wrong and indignant . The only person spreading misinformation is you, fanboy. I like Toyota as much as 5he next person but the LFA was a car that when it finally came out, it was outpaced by same class competitors (e.g Nissan gtr, 997 turbo S, 458 Italia). LFA also out priced them as well. Yea it sounds good but it's not outperforming the others. Save you rage
Excellent! Wish I understood how remarkable it was sooner. Glad to understand this now.
I would still choose the lfa today before a Ferrari and Lamborghini
Engine Of Lexus Was A Masterpiece By Yamaha❤️
NO reason the new supra shouldn't have been this good.
In my honest opinion the real MK5 Supra is the Lexus LC500 and not BMW Z4.
Your a moron this car cost way more to build than a bmw Supra
@@audiquagaming*you’re, genius. You’re. You are. Back to kindergarten champ.
No reason?? Try a couple hundred thousand reasons. You may want to re-watch the video?? Production and development for a vehicle like the LFA are not feasible for making vehicles to sell. No company in the world could stay in business with this philosophy.
The Supra is a great sportscar but the LFA has no contemporaries. There are no other cars in the world built to the LFA standards of performance and quality that aren't priced in the millions...period. It is the car that was made to be a statement by Toyota and an indisputable one at that.
Toyota didn't want to make the Supra the same way as they did LFA and past Supras because it wasn't feasible to sell for a profit. Mk4 Supras might seem amazing now, but back in their day they sell MISERABLY.
Triple beam headlights like the 2016 RCF, a checkmark led under the headlights, a 4th brake light, updated interior with different wheels and you have hit visual perfection!
You can definitly see the first gen GT86 took some visual inspiration from the LFA.
I'll start working on processing the Lamborghini Aventador documentary. I'll have it done in a couple of weeks. Subscribe to see it soon.
Thank you! I was waiting for this LFA vid. Thank you very much.
@@elayda93 All these videos are copyright protected so I get hit with Copyright when I post these. So I have to space them out over time. Please give me time for those who want all of these documentaries remastered.
@@Mikey6048 No problem man. Much appreciated all your efforts.
Please do upload the highest quality format. I think back in early 2010 nat geo uploaded a lambo documentary but then deleted. Cant find it now with higher quality
@@CC-tk9xw I'm working on it currently. It was the Lamborghini Aventador documentary.
The toyota boss was a G " you should try carbon" lol man was like " bend it and send it"
Now that's called ENGINEERING WORK OF ART.
Nice 👌🏿 first indept documentary on the LFA .....thanks
Lamborghini Aventador coming in a few days.
shows how overrated those junks are
Correction: something not mentioned in the video is that The LFA was made of Aluminum in the beginning and they switched to carbon fiber at the 11th hour and after the cars were already produced. They had to convert every car and that decision caused a big financial constraint and delayed it's official debut date. But it was the best decision which contributed to the cars weight loss and safety.
Edit: I rushed to comment, the switchover is actually mentioned in the video at 9:04.
we have been tracking you sense you came back
I saw one recently for first time in person in Croydon it was surprisingly small. I love this car.
Was Lewis Hamilton driving it?
@@davidg3944 didn’t see see the driver lol does he own one if so that amazing 😊
@@davidg3944 if I ever win the lottery im buying this car.
I hope to drive a LFA one day
Even if i don't get to own one i will definitely drive this masterpiece.
This is absolutely incredible how much care and time they take to make an LFA. I was fortunate to ride in one and they are incredible cars. It's a steep price tag to get into one but it is definitely on the level of entry-level supercars. IMO, of course. It doesn't beat a Ferrari but is on par with an R8.
I think it beats a California easily
@@xsbgtr Really? Why?
That must have been a hell of a ride. I’ve always wanted to ride in one. That sound is incredible
@@4G63Tx It was almost scary the send itself but it was so damn smooth. Trees were flying by and seriously planted my feet and grabbed on to just ride it out. If only they were affordable to normal people!
You know this car is so good that the engineer didn't know to make it again. Yamaha is the GOAT
the reason why the LFA sings beautifully, is because yamaha got involved in developing it. not surprising considering yamaha has experience in musical instruments for a long time at that point onwards
@AlphaVR great vid bud. Some wordings remind of the vid editing days of circa 2002-2008 . Upscaling came out great ; no jitters or block pixels . That said, on to the vid, and how great this car truly is/was . Hope all the owners enjoy them very much, and the last 2 that are sitting in some dealership across USA to find new homes. Sadly $'s matching wont make it possible but we can only hope. Owner of 2012 ISF and 2022 IS-500 Launch Edt 2x/500 .
im more amazed at the machinery that was created to make the cf parts for this!
A truly amazing car.
I owned one and i love it more than my Lambo
The first time a saw her was on that old nfs most wanted game that came out in 2013 , she was the best sounding and best handling car imo in that game, absolutely would love to see her irl on day 😍
I went to the LA Auto Show when they ended production of the LHA and the pretty show girl said one left for $150 K. I should had got a loan. They are now greater in value by a bunch.
Team Yamaha for life😤 Also we waiting for LFE🤞
They are not built a car, they make Make an Art ❤
I wish they use that awesome v10 in a bunch more cars. They should make an lc500 with that v10
the LFA is so pretty
Audio engineer: 95% of the audio is just the engine... Wtf guys...
Director: Yes.
Making only 500 of these beautiful vehicles is the only thing I've ever hated Lexus for.
when you waste billion dollar on a single project and delayed its official production for 6years, which also failed to bring enough profit, what can you expect them to do?
@user-kg2wj1vw8s I'm aware wasn't financially worth it. But deep down, I wish they did not care and they made more cause
and now this car is a 1 million euro icon with insanely good sound
The amount of craftsmanship and excellence in doing this car is outstanding. I have to give it to the Japanese, this car has a sound like no other.
💯 agreed
Fun fact, they lost money on every single one they sold.
They didn't built these cars for profit. They created a masterpiece for branding
I bought a car born on world's famous tracks like Fuji Speedway, Nurburgring like this legendary LFA feels great to be a part of history of Lexus F division. The Lexus RC F. 2UR-GSE is also built by Yamaha, which is why the 7300 Redline scream is intense, shares the shift sounds of the 1LR-GUE in the LFA.
wait, 30:42 I hear song "Cartoons - Doo Dah"😅but it's exactly from 1850 song "Camptown Races"🎶cmiiw
loved this car when i first watch this video on tv, and when i saw the black on driven by Han of F&F ❤
the only missing option was true manual gearbox. otherwise, damn near the Perfect Supercar!!🇯🇵 👍
You're the best!
Love this video keep it up
Happy new year ...🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
underrated and thanks to the Hirose to bring his last beast and redefine GR sport to toyota
You forget about the toyota 2000 GT from the sixties, it was a car like this, just from the 60s.
Good job OP
wish i would have bought one before the prices went out of sight great car and engine
That engine is the stuff of dreams.
What an art. Such a beauty.
i think my GR Corolla is assembled here
The holy grail of v10s
That would be the Dodge Viper
E60 m5 ftw
Every single dual overhead cam v10 has reliability issues. Also there is no replacement for displacement.
@@ErectkyleDysfunctiona dodge ?😂😂😂😂😂
if you look at this car It's not about top speed, It's just not about quarter mile or half a mile....it's about art and perfection....good job Yamaha and Toyota Lexus ...🫡
Say the same thing about a Porsche or the GR86 and people will literally do a black flip and shit a brick where they stand.
WOW!!! Yamaha is the best...
I've only seen one LFA in the wild, back in March 2023 in Sebring, FL, where the super cars gather for the annual Sebring 12 hr race. I"m sure it belonged to a sponsor or team owner. it was beautiful.
I’ve only seen two in person, a white one with a Texas A&M license plate, and a dark gunmetal one. Both in Houston TX at different cars n coffee events. They are absolutely stunning in person. This is a car that photos and video don’t do justice to it
YOOOO MY CAMRY WAS MADE IN THE SAME FACTORY AS THE LFA????? (88 Camry 5 speed, base model)
They should've kept building it. They had a winner and didn't even know.
The said will build 500 and built 500. Toyota is that kinda brand that promises and delivers exactly what they promised