Lexus Sport Concept revealed in fresh hint at LFA successor

New concept car unveiled at Pebble Beach is "a vision for a next-generation sports car" The Lexus Sport Concept has been revealed at Monterey Car Week, giving an early look at the styling of the brand's upcoming V8-powered Aston Martin Vantage rival tipped to be called the LFR. Although it has not strictly been confirmed to bear a relation to the prototypes demonstrated at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, it has the same rakish proportions and many similar cues, suggesting a link between the two cars. It is described by the brand as "a vision for a next-generation sports car". It introduces several new design cues evolved from the camouflaged Goodwood prototypes, such as a front light and grille signature that runs along the length of the front wings, and an n-shaped rear light bar that spans the car's width. It also appears to trade the prototype's conventional side mirrors for racing-style cameras, while there is a small aerodynamics-boosting tailfin on the roof that appears to be lit to match the state of the brake lights. A chunky rear diffuser and active rear spoiler hint at the car's performance-focused billing, although exhaust pipes – nestled above the diffuser on the prototypes – are conspicuous by their absence. A triangular motif set into the rear end references the similar exhaust set-up on the Lexus LFA, reinforcing previous reports that the new model would be positioned as its successor. It is thought that the production version may adopt the LFR moniker, although nothing has yet been confirmed by Lexus. The production version of the concept is likely to hit showrooms in late 2026, given the GT3 racing variant is expected to make its debut in next year's World Endurance Championship which begins in March 2026. GT3 regulations require that competitors share their basic body designs with a related road car, and Lexus' current contender, the RC F, is among the oldest cars on the grid. Indeed, production of the road-going RC F (and the regular RC coupé) ends later this year. Technical specification remain under wraps, but the soundtrack of the GT3 prototype run up the hillclimb at the Festival of Speed was that of a highly-strung V8. GT3 regulations point to a power output in the region of 600bhp, with a kerb weight of no more than 1300kg, though it is possible the road-going version may adopt some element of hybridisation to help it meet global emissions regulations.

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