2012 Lexus LFA Base
The 2012 Lexus LFA Base is a 552-hp 4.8-liter V10 with a 6-speed automated sequential gearbox w/ paddle shifters, 0.2-second shift time, 4 driving modes and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $375,000 MSRP and is rated at 13 mpg combined.
It makes 552 horsepower at 8,700 rpm and 354 lb-ft of torque at 6800 rpm, spinning to a 9,000 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 11 mpg city and 16 mpg highway (13 mpg combined).
The LFA measures 177.4 inches long on a 102.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,483 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $375,000 ($530,814 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $376,500 ($532,938 *) |
| Destination Charge | $1,500 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1LR-GUE 72-degree even-firing V10 |
| Displacement | 4.8 L |
| Horsepower | 552 hp @ 8,700 rpm |
| Torque | 354 lb-ft @ 6800 rpm |
| Redline | 9,000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder, Dual VVT-i |
| Bore and Stroke | 88 x 79 |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed Automated Sequential Gearbox (ASG) w/ paddle shifters, 0.2-second shift time, 4 driving modes (AUTO/SPORT/NORMAL/WET) |
| 1st Gear | 3.23 (66 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.19 (97 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.61 (132 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.23 (173 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.97 (220 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 0.8 (266 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.59 |
| Final Drive | 3.42 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 11 MPG |
| Highway | 16 MPG |
| Combined | 13 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | Carbon Ceramic Material (CCM) brake discs |
| Front Brake Disc | 15.4 in. |
| Rear Brake Disc | 14.2 in. |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 20 in. x 9.5 in. |
| Wheels Rear | 20 in. x 11.5 in. |
| Tires Front | P265/35ZR20 |
| Tires Rear | P305/30ZR20 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 177.4 in |
| Width | 74.6 in |
| Height | 48 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.6 in |
| Front Track | 62.2 in |
| Rear Track | 61.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 4.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,483 lbs |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline