The Greatest Car EVER Made... No One Bought

Why did the Lexus LFA fail? The V10, Formula 1 inspired, all carbon fiber SUPERCAR from Toyota was not a hot seller. Come hear the tale of the evolution of the Lexus LFA, Japan's GREATEST Supercar.

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[BK-mkvi]

The LFA to me is more of a demonstration of what Toyota engineering is capable of.

[headhunter]

The LFA wasn't a failure. It was too good that people couldn't understand the beauty of this masterpiece.

[BasedDepartment.]

“If somebody were to offer me a choice of any car that had ever been made, ever, I would take a dark blue LFA. That's how much I love this thing, ” said Clarkson, on Top Gear, in 2012

[brycebonilla]

This was my dream car for the longest time. One thing you didn’t mention was the exhaust was tuned by Yamaha, and to me at least is the single greatest sounding car of all time

[mrossainz]

I remember two things before the launch of the LFA:
1. Toyota made it clear they were not making a profit out of it, and
2. Toyota stopped taking orders before production started because they had been all allocated.
How come nobody bought it? You cannot even find a used one for sell

[arkekkers]

“What if the LFA was so good, Toyota forgot how to make it again.” - Jeremy Clarkson

[Valheart]

If you listen to the sound of the current Lexus you will understand that this was a success, both in terms of prestige for the company with the LFA and what they learned from it and can use on their cars today. I enjoyed watching the documentary and learned a lot from it, thank you!

[johnjones]

Literally one of my favorite cars of all time, I would love to own one, possibly my dream car honestly, also video was incredible, definitely liked it and totally going to subscribe man loved your storytelling and will definitely check out some of your other videos, you have a great talent man keep it up ❤️🙏

[junehalog]

I don't think the LFA was meant to be a long production line for Toyota. It's more of a car production meant for Toyota to give the finger to the world and say "If you think we're going without a fight... THINK AGAIN!!!"

[Silver]

I remember when they were about to being it out. I wanted one as a dream car. They said the V-10 was basically a f-1 engine stuffed in a car. The sound of this was outstanding!
Have to add this. They had to use a digital rpm gauge because a analog one couldn't keep up with how responsive this engine was.

[vultig]

I think it's important not to undestimate the marketing worth of a halo car like the LFA, giving both Lexus and Toyota a certain racing cred and likely boosting the sale of their other cars.

[bicyclist]

I was introduced to the LFA by Jeremy Clarkson. I loved his review. This is a more detailed history that I didn't know about. Thank you.

[Turbo.RF]

Honestly, this supercar is probably the most "Driver feedback reliant" ever, it doesn't focus on performance, rather it focuses on the driving pleasure you get from owning one of these, it's a actually a supercar made to be driven to have the best experience, not to be a garage queen which sadly is what's happening to these cars now as there just really really damn rare.

[sanusylvester]

Most people know LFA for its sound and it's just 🤤

[marcusgault]

An excellent well presented thoughtful analysis of the LFA, and the background to its inception.

[ipro]

Buenísimo!!!!
Great video! -- Every word conveyed excitement and admiration. Good job!

[TheMuzikall]

The LFA's Engineering Landmark still stands...a V10 that is as Compact as a V8 but Light like a V6 hasn't been achieved by any other Manufacturer or bettered👏....it's not all about BHP and Top speed you don't how many countries can you drive at 180mph plus and not end up in jail🤣

[demonicmaleficentviciously]

I remember as a kid taking the bus to see the LFA at a dealership here in LA. I was mesmerized by it so much me and my friends went a few more times after that and one of the employees took me for a ride in it around the block. Just want to say thank you to that guy wherever you are bc that ride made me want to become an engineer, I did electrical but still. Since then ive driven a lot of cars but none have sounded or felt the same as that LFA ride. I still havent driven one but my god do I still think of that day every time I get into a car.

[comatose]

I know I always go to a guy with a few copied videos and an opinion. Few twisted google "facts", and you are a real expert in the subject with totally valid credentials.

[JDMMasters]

Toyota Motor Co only planned to build 500 units and no more. All those cars were reserved at sales release. So calling it a failure is incorrect.