Lexus LFA Special Edition Is Revealed

Lexus is ramping up to the production launch of its LFA supercar by entering two vehicles in the Nurburgring 24 Hours and, according to U.K. publication Autocar, planning the release of an LFA Special Edition.

Two production LFAs, prepped by Gazoo Racing, will contest the Nurburgring endurance race in May, in what will be the first full-fledged competition for the two-seater. While Toyota previously had entered preproduction development versions of the car, this year's event will feature the LFA "in standard production car guise," the company says.

In the meantime, Lexus is planning to release the LFA Special Edition, according to Autocar and other Web sites. Rumored earlier as the LFA Nurburgring Edition, the Special Edition reportedly will get a 10-horsepower bump in output, a recalibrated transmission that slices 0.2 second from shift speeds, a stiffer suspension, new alloy rims with semi-slick tires, a larger fixed rear wing and a new front splitter, according to Autocar, which adds that the car will be available in four colors — Black, Matte Black, Whitest White and Orange.



No word yet on pricing or on whether the Special Edition will be part of the regular production run of 500 cars.