13-Year-Old Lexus LFA with Only 6,000 Miles Sells at Auction for approx. 5.912 Million RMB

Under the sweeping trend of electrification, many are now revisiting a nostalgia for the exquisite mechanical creations of the past. Among them stands a pinnacle of mechanical artistry that was once highly elusive and remains so today—the subject of our focus is a 13-year-old Lexus royalty: the LFA.

This metallic silver LFA, manufactured in 2012, is the 180th unit out of a limited production run of 500. It was initially delivered to Richmond, Virginia, in the United States, transferred to a dealership in California in 2017, and ultimately purchased by its previous owner in 2020. To date, this LFA has covered only 6,000 miles (approximately 9,656 km) over five years.

Back then, Lexus' Motomachi plant could deliver only 20 LFAs per month to global clients. Faced with such scarcity, customers in North America even had to lease the vehicle first, gaining the right to purchase it only after two years. The original price of a new LFA ranged between 375,000and390,000.

The LFA's body is crafted from CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced polymer), marking Toyota's first use of this material in a mass-produced vehicle. The mesh-spoke BBS Nürburgring wheels are particularly striking, with tire specifications of 265/35 R20 at the front and 305/30 R20 at the rear. The braking system employs a combination of Brembo six-piston front calipers and four-piston rear calipers, complemented by carbon-ceramic brake discs.

The driver and passenger seats feature 10-way power adjustment and heating functions. Meanwhile, amenities such as the Mark Levinson 12-speaker audio system, DVD/CD player, and navigation make the LFA more suited for daily driving compared to many contemporary supercars.

The model code 1LR-GUE 4.8L V10 engine was co-developed by Lexus and Yamaha. It incorporates numerous weight-saving designs, including titanium valves and connecting rods, forged pistons, individual throttle bodies, a dry-sump oil system, and a titanium muffler. The engine produces a maximum power output of 560 horsepower and 480 N·m of torque, paired with an Aisin 6-speed sequential transmission.

In today's era of electric vehicles boasting upwards of a thousand horsepower, these figures may seem modest on paper. Yet, the LFA's impeccable mechanical craftsmanship and limited production numbers have significantly elevated its value even after 15 years. After 43 rounds of bidding, this LFA ultimately sold for $830,000 (approximately 5.912 million RMB). In the future, this classic gem of the internal combustion era is likely to appreciate like gold—a true value-preserving asset.This article is generated by Jiasou TideFlow AIGC GEO