I wonder if James really believes the digital tachometer marketing fluff. Even the simplest servos of the time had more than enough accuracy to move a needle in concert with a quick revving engine. Many racecars and motorcycles with even faster revving engines still employed analog tachometers (and some still do today). Lexus just wanted to draw attention to their cool new gauges with a fun "story."
LFA V10 is one of the masterpiece , below are the reasons : 1. Revs from idle to 9000RPM is less than 0.7 of a second. 2. Its V10 engine is lighter than the V6 in Camry . 3. Sound.. OMG sounds like a Formula 1 car (back then when it was V10 N/A engine - Listen to BAR V10 Honda) 4. Can be DD since its lexus super duper reliable.
Imagine owning this car and going to the insurance company.. "yeah buddy I wanna insure my new Lexus. No sir, the engine is smaller in size than a normal v8, and its very light, nothing big and crazy going on here. Safety and practicality you ask? Well, its one of the only cars with integrated airbags in the seatbelts, not even Volvo does that yet - it also has drive modes for rain and bad weather, you know, it's safety first kind of car, what else could you expect from Lexus? It's very roomy inside and only has the highest quality materials, so overall reliability will be top notch!" *Gets it insured to the same rate as an average new top-line sedan
@@Erowens98 there weren't any issues with it but it was a single clutch transmission which made the shifts a bit violent at times. As far as reliability is concerned, there are many LFAs which have clocked some pretty high miles (for a supercar) without any problems.
funny how you mention that. Toyota actually reopened its f1 facility for the sole purpose of assembling, balancing, and refining every single 1LR-GUE that powers every LFA. That right there should tell you just how special the LFA is. it has one of the only engines ever that could truly be considered a descendant of an f1. designed, balanced, and assembled right in the facility that previously did the same for f1 engines. This also should tell you exactly how expensive it will be to replace anything on the engine that isnt a chain or a belt.
Sounds great (the best) but you can hear the very slow (at least by today's standards) gear changes. Lexus should never have used a single clutch in their halo.
@@iu2 I actually enjoy the short break between each gear, it pushes you back mentally and then the re-launch of the climbing revs just feels a bit more potent. I'm quite torn between single and dual transmissions, I think they have their respective pros and cons. But regardless of that, a single clutch weighs less than a dual, and weight saving has been very important in this car, so I bet that factors in a bit too.
You got the F12tdf, your thinking of one day getting the Carrera GT and your driving the LFA, these are the best exhaust sounding cars to have. Great video MrJWW
This is one of the best LFA videos I have seen in a while. There aren't that many videos about this car. And, rightly so. There's only 500 or so of them in the world. Thankfully, the reviewer didn't just focus on the sound the engine makes. There's so much more to the LFA, then that engine note. Yes, I know it isn't the fastest car in the world or the best priced. But, it is still one the most exclusive cars someone could have.
@@DiaperSNiFFER You are the one who is lying. The Lexus LFA broke the lap record on 31 August 2011. The Dodge Viper broke the lap record on 14 Sep 2011. Why do you lie?
Such an impressive car, insane sound, crazy engine and definitely polarising looks. Surely a one off car from Lexus, which is sad, but only makes the lfa even more special.
One of the most special videos I’ve seen on this channel. Normally people would wish that they’d buy one one day but I don’t even want to buy it. I just want to see it and hear it in person, that’s all. What an amazing machine.
Whenever Toyota and Yamaha get together, they always create something incredible. The first M-Series Engines, to the 4AGE's, BEAMS 3SGE, 1GGTE, 1JZGTE and most notably the 1LRGUE in the LFA... Nothing short of amazing
I recently went to Nagoya, Japan and if you go to the Toyota Museum you will find a LFA in sweet yellow color and you can walk around very close to it but you can't get inside the car...still good close enough for any awesome pictures. 😎
John Mitchell they lost the most money because they built all of them and then just before release, the rebuilt them in carbon fibre rather than aluminium
No, they made 450 normal cars and 50 Nurburgring cars, which are randomly numbered within the 500 car range, for instance car number #298 is a Nurburgring editon, as well as #436 & #499 etc etc.
Everything in this video is my favorite. Except maybe the roads. But good lord is this going in a very special folder. Thank you James, awesome 15 minutes.
No doubt one of the best sounding cars ever made, if not the best! It's such a underrated car! You never really hear many people mention it! I am so lucky to experience one in the flesh, work with and go in one as my friend owns one! But damn as for automotive brilliance, this car is perfect in my opinion 😊 great video 😊
*I find it hilarious that when the LFA came out, everyone, and I mean EVERYONE hated it due to it's price tag and looks.* I was a lone sheep among car friends when I defended the it. Every car reviewer and internet keyboard warrior bashed the LFA to no end. Now, the same people that complained suddenly had a change of heart.
sdlausen I do see where you are coming from but honestly reasoning on the whole situation...when the LFA first came out, it was over priced and when compared to other cars within the same price range or ones that were SIGNIFICANTLY less such as a 100k GTR, it just seemed unfair.....Now that it is sold out, the car is more special due to its rarity and novelty aspect...the car simply didn’t match what its competitors were doing for the same or less price and thats why people were bashing it
@@The_Animal_Man It was not overpriced... The car literally costs over a million per unit. The craftsmanship involved the in materials and production of each car is staggering. The only reason people considered it to be overpriced was due to the performance. A GTR may haven been just as fast or quicker, but it didn't have the gloriously over engineered v10, carbon tub, body panels, and rare earth metals literally everywhere. There is a reason the GTR can be had for 40k now. No comparison.
This car defines why I have a passion for automotive. That exhaust sound is why we're lucky to be alive to hear it.. my dream is to hear it in person. Bucket list.. that V10 reves at .08 sec from 1000-9500 rpm... Amazing...
Haha remember I was driving a bog standard Lexus when Meadons review was in EVO and felt I was the bee's knees even though my IS was rubbish in comparison. Also Top gears review Clarkson saying it was the best car he'd ever driven. 😂😂.
Feels great to see the LFA finally getting the attention it deserves. In 2011 it was called ridiculous for being that pricy, but this thing isn't about how fast it can go, this thing is automotive art, made to enjoy and admire. It won't win u races, but it's pure joy this thing. That engine shames even the best sounding cars in the world so much that the sound is actually directed inside the car for the occupants to hear, that's y its so loud inside.
To me this is one of those supercars that you absolutely dream of as a kid. I was in my teens when this thing came out and always loved it. If I had the money I'd have a hard time choosing between it and the SLR.
Surly the guy who owns this would have given J the correct information? Otherwise it's poor research by J and his channel if it's wrong because that could possibly mean he's sat in one of the 50? It would have said somewhere on the car though if it had been a Nurburgring edition though? So either the numbers don't match up, or the first 50 was the ring spec editions or the information J gave was correct? I'd have to side with J on this I reckon and only 20 were made
@@martyndyson9501 it's likely he misspoke. It's probably difficult to film 15 minutes and not misspeak, ever. There are 500 LFAs total. 50 are NBR packages. In the serial number lineup they are fairly random, like 268, 345, 499, etc. You can go with what you heard on the video, or you can find out for yourself. The internet makes research too easy to just remain ignorant
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This sound is heaven!
literally
With no doubt, god will come back to earth in a lexus LFA when apocalypse arises.
I wonder if James really believes the digital tachometer marketing fluff. Even the simplest servos of the time had more than enough accuracy to move a needle in concert with a quick revving engine. Many racecars and motorcycles with even faster revving engines still employed analog tachometers (and some still do today). Lexus just wanted to draw attention to their cool new gauges with a fun "story."
NA V10 hitting redline is orgasm
tfs2O3 and the 1st gen Lamborghini gallardo
The most under-appreciated car in the world.
Andre totally not!
@@juniorhulzebos1005 No one cares and talks about this car, and it's so good so totally yeah!
Andre Everybody who knows something About the car knows its an icon! Still super cool but yeah its kinda dissapearing in the shadow
@@juniorhulzebos1005Exactly only people who know about it think it's an icon. Which proves my point that is underappreciated
@@juniorhulzebos1005 now its a gem but when lfa is launched no one appreciate the car so its under appreciated when its released..
They tried to make this car sound like an F1 car, ironically F1 cars now sound like a Toyota Camry.
LMAO the sad truth.. ahh that was great
Camrys might sound better (not as loud)
jjaajjjajaajajja
Enzo Ferrari wept. :(
No joke... 😔
There is a reason why Clarkson called this the best car in the world.
He didn’t. He said it was the best car he’d ever driven.
@@Gibla2077 He has driven pretty much every car under the sun, so he's right.
TriHard Cx f well, it’s always a matter of opinion, but it must be good if he’s saying that.
Anybody else say that sentence in Clarksons voice.?
@@Gibla2077 Near as makes no difference, since he has pretty much driven everything. Probably not his favourite car though agreed
LFA V10 is one of the masterpiece , below are the reasons :
1. Revs from idle to 9000RPM is less than 0.7 of a second.
2. Its V10 engine is lighter than the V6 in Camry .
3. Sound.. OMG sounds like a Formula 1 car (back then when it was V10 N/A engine - Listen to BAR V10 Honda)
4. Can be DD since its lexus super duper reliable.
Imagine owning this car and going to the insurance company..
"yeah buddy I wanna insure my new Lexus. No sir, the engine is smaller in size than a normal v8, and its very light, nothing big and crazy going on here. Safety and practicality you ask? Well, its one of the only cars with integrated airbags in the seatbelts, not even Volvo does that yet - it also has drive modes for rain and bad weather, you know, it's safety first kind of car, what else could you expect from Lexus? It's very roomy inside and only has the highest quality materials, so overall reliability will be top notch!"
*Gets it insured to the same rate as an average new top-line sedan
@@Real_MisterSir umm Ford trucks have airbags in their seatbelts
@@technom3598 not in 2011
These cars where notorious for transmission issues though. Just because its lexus doesn't make it reliable. Its still a V10 supercar.
@@Erowens98 there weren't any issues with it but it was a single clutch transmission which made the shifts a bit violent at times. As far as reliability is concerned, there are many LFAs which have clocked some pretty high miles (for a supercar) without any problems.
Almost 10 yrs and still dis car looks so amazing. Never get old
Timeless 🔥
Lol lfa introduced in 2007 it takes 10 year to build lfa maybe around 2003-2005
Sound reminds me of the good old Formula 1 days
funny how you mention that. Toyota actually reopened its f1 facility for the sole purpose of assembling, balancing, and refining every single 1LR-GUE that powers every LFA. That right there should tell you just how special the LFA is. it has one of the only engines ever that could truly be considered a descendant of an f1. designed, balanced, and assembled right in the facility that previously did the same for f1 engines. This also should tell you exactly how expensive it will be to replace anything on the engine that isnt a chain or a belt.
Sounds great (the best) but you can hear the very slow (at least by today's standards) gear changes. Lexus should never have used a single clutch in their halo.
@@iu2 I actually enjoy the short break between each gear, it pushes you back mentally and then the re-launch of the climbing revs just feels a bit more potent. I'm quite torn between single and dual transmissions, I think they have their respective pros and cons. But regardless of that, a single clutch weighs less than a dual, and weight saving has been very important in this car, so I bet that factors in a bit too.
@@Real_MisterSir how much more could a dual clutch weigh? Does the weight savings make up for being slower?
this car sound better than any f1 car...and im a big fan of F1.nothing gets close to the sound of this car
Thank god no nut November is over
Bring on destroy dick December!
Hipster
@@installgentoo8561 who me?
Amen to that 😂😂
Best sounding V10 along with CGT
@@powersliding nope cgt is still better
@John Mitchell this and the cgt are on another level
Heard them both revved out side by side. LFA sounds incomparably better
powersliding You’re wrong 😂
and a zonda
Yamaha..Revs your Heart..specifically 9,500 Revs 😁
Tuning pianos and LFAs since 1955.
5g revs only
And excellent Audio Ampfliers. 😊
You got the F12tdf, your thinking of one day getting the Carrera GT and your driving the LFA, these are the best exhaust sounding cars to have. Great video MrJWW
You forget the 9000rpm gt3.
@@yurimbarbosa0 not even on the same level. 😂
He will have to add the Gumpert Apollo to that list aswell
What about the Aventador sv kid
@@shashankreddy3646 Aventador doesn't sound too great tbh. The old v12 in the Mucielago was nicer.
James. Mr. JWW. J man. Jamie boy. Thank you. Thank you, for that opening exhaust clip. Favourite upload, yet. Bless you.
You were enjoying that LFA way too much James hehe.
What a sound!!! One of my favourite engines of all time!!! Just brutal Yamaha engine, sounds like a F1 or motoGP 🔥🔥🔥😎🤯
Reminds me so much of my R6!
Matt Yep motobike DNA is there 👍🏼
Ivan Sensei Lexus working with Yamaha has always been my favorite part of this car 👌🏻
Matt Yeah car brands could do it more often!
This is Not a Yamaha engine . Yamaha tuned the exhaust thats it
Buy one buy one buy one!
he needs to buy one!!!
Got to find one first 😂
Rick W probably not that hard to grab one if you have the cash. I think there is something like 11 unregistered LFAs still in the US, still
Sound from heaven
This is one of the best LFA videos I have seen in a while. There aren't that many videos about this car. And, rightly so. There's only 500 or so of them in the world. Thankfully, the reviewer didn't just focus on the sound the engine makes. There's so much more to the LFA, then that engine note. Yes, I know it isn't the fastest car in the world or the best priced. But, it is still one the most exclusive cars someone could have.
The LFA broke the Nurburgring lap record for a production car when it was released.
@@oot007 it did not…. That was the 2010 dodge viper acr……. Why lie?
@@DiaperSNiFFER You are the one who is lying.
The Lexus LFA broke the lap record on 31 August 2011.
The Dodge Viper broke the lap record on 14 Sep 2011.
Why do you lie?
Such an impressive car, insane sound, crazy engine and definitely polarising looks.
Surely a one off car from Lexus, which is sad, but only makes the lfa even more special.
Yamaha had their hand in the development of pretty much every flagship Toyota engine. 2j, 3s, 2zz
1970's 18R-G had a Yamaha head.
That V10 sounds amazing!
Awesome video James! Have been looking forward to this one for a while!
The first chassis made is near my hometown and its an awesome car too see!
That 9k+ pull is to die for. I wish you'll experience a 1000cc sbk one day James, nothing like hitting the 12-14k redline !
So glad you came out with this review so quick after you mentioned it in the last vlog! Great footage on those isolated desert roads!
For me, one of the best cars ever, on drivers feellings and sensations perspective. Its amazing
Awesome rare car and ☝️ of the best exhaust sounds from a limited production vehicle👍🇦🇺
Lexus and Yamaha collaborated in R&D of the engine not just the exhaust note.
Toyota and Yamaha have been playing together for a long time. I had a 1975 Toyota Corona with an 18R-G engine that had a Yamaha head.
The start of this video is the reason why I subscribed, this car is truly unreal and will forever be one of my top 5 dream cars of all time
One of the most special videos I’ve seen on this channel. Normally people would wish that they’d buy one one day but I don’t even want to buy it. I just want to see it and hear it in person, that’s all. What an amazing machine.
For some reason, that AirBelt fact was the most interesting hahaha. Awesome insight on the LFA James, as usual 💪🔥
V10 sound is epic....straight through your spine....
What a wonderful video. I've been waiting for you to review this car since I subscribed. Thanks for that and congrats for another epic video.
Whenever Toyota and Yamaha get together, they always create something incredible. The first M-Series Engines, to the 4AGE's, BEAMS 3SGE, 1GGTE, 1JZGTE and most notably the 1LRGUE in the LFA... Nothing short of amazing
I'd get so many speeding tickets in that thing.
"sir, I clocked you going 130 mph. Again"
Yea, but did you hear it?!
Sounds so good. Must be why it's appreciating in value like crazy right now.
watching the video in 2021 and wow the sound of the LFA. great video by jww
Epic sounding car , beautiful, and filmed and narrated ,
Bringing the viewer right along side you , 👍
Sounds mean from the outside!!!??🔥🔥 Upload on the mark!! It’s epic +mrjww 😁
I recently went to Nagoya, Japan and if you go to the Toyota Museum you will find a LFA in sweet yellow color and you can walk around very close to it but you can't get inside the car...still good close enough for any awesome pictures. 😎
Always Always exciting to see your videos. Simply said exceptionally done.
Oh the sound is awesome!
Great job man
Please make a new version Lexus
John Mitchell they lost the most money because they built all of them and then just before release, the rebuilt them in carbon fibre rather than aluminium
@John Mitchell so it would make sense for them to use the r&d money, so you won't have to spend much, like vw did on chiron-veyron
That would be a mad car.
It has evolved a little bit in the LC500....
John Mitchell They might in 2019 with 800 HP
Just had an eargasm!!!
Every time I hear this engine high revving I get a shiver down my spine, no other car can do that! What a machine, dream car!
I've said it before and I'll say it again: the Lexus LFA is and always will be the best sounding road car ever made.
Hear that Scream... Hit the like button!!! Another epic Video James!
This is the last yet best car from Toyota/Lexus ever!
I love that car so much. Great video James, as always.
Very nice how you placed the camera on the wing and you feel like your along for the ride as it raises. 👍
The dream! Great vid James.
What an amazing name you've chosen!! Im ashamed to say I've never had haggis..
@@evocoil7715 Thanks man!
Somehow I need to finish my hw but instead I’m watching this. Yeah it can wait
Like always the best ,I just love this channel.
This thing sounds brutal
great video as always ❤️❤️
The most underrated car ever
Underrated by who?
Insane sound after watching the first 2mins
Best start to a video in a long, long time!!!
The best sound ever. I'd start this car everything morning just to get me hyped up for the day...ooh and cool glasses too!
Holy Damn that V10!!!!
They actually made 50 Nurburgring editions, not 20.
Michael Phillips how does that add up with the numbering? There's 530 cars in total?
No, they made 450 normal cars and 50 Nurburgring cars, which are randomly numbered within the 500 car range, for instance car number #298 is a Nurburgring editon, as well as #436 & #499 etc etc.
One of the test drivers died on the ring in a Nurburgring edition car I believe.
@@tompog897 yeah, it was their Gazoo head that was killed, but it wasn't on the nurburgring, it was on a public highway near nurburg.
You also have Tokyo editions right?
Thank you sir for the first few seconds of the video...The sound of the v10 is iconic, A masterpiece on the level of Van Gogh!!!
*THIS* is my favourite jww video,you did this car justice mate,the best exhaust note ever
one of the best sounding cars ever made
It sounds awfully terrible
LFA! Heading over to Evo' video..
Thanks for the great videos James ✅🙂
Always delivering great reviews 😊👍
still one of the best sounding cars out there
Ummm no it isn’t
@@BobaShakeMallow You're right. Its easily the best still
@@sirzechsazazel1150 crappy sound
Buy one please james, best sounding vehicle ever
It sounds reeeeeeeeely awful
@@BobaShakeMallow if "the best sounding car" sounds awful than every car on the planet sounds awful fkn goof🤦🏽♂️🤡
Your intros are always great
Everything in this video is my favorite. Except maybe the roads. But good lord is this going in a very special folder. Thank you James, awesome 15 minutes.
Best sound ever
It sounds awful
The LFA is my ultimate dream car, A Mazda rx7 and Apollo Gumpert can move out the way
No doubt one of the best sounding cars ever made, if not the best! It's such a underrated car! You never really hear many people mention it! I am so lucky to experience one in the flesh, work with and go in one as my friend owns one! But damn as for automotive brilliance, this car is perfect in my opinion 😊 great video 😊
great informative video J!! Yamaha instrument tuned?!? no wonder it sounds magnificent. 👌
The best sounding car EVER!!!!
Ummm not it is not cgt sounds even better
Who else thinks the LFA is awesome!
Great video I can't wait to see how the Project One and its 11k rev limit will sound
Never can get tired of it's sound!
*I find it hilarious that when the LFA came out, everyone, and I mean EVERYONE hated it due to it's price tag and looks.* I was a lone sheep among car friends when I defended the it. Every car reviewer and internet keyboard warrior bashed the LFA to no end. Now, the same people that complained suddenly had a change of heart.
sdlausen I do see where you are coming from but honestly reasoning on the whole situation...when the LFA first came out, it was over priced and when compared to other cars within the same price range or ones that were SIGNIFICANTLY less such as a 100k GTR, it just seemed unfair.....Now that it is sold out, the car is more special due to its rarity and novelty aspect...the car simply didn’t match what its competitors were doing for the same or less price and thats why people were bashing it
@@The_Animal_Man It was not overpriced... The car literally costs over a million per unit. The craftsmanship involved the in materials and production of each car is staggering. The only reason people considered it to be overpriced was due to the performance. A GTR may haven been just as fast or quicker, but it didn't have the gloriously over engineered v10, carbon tub, body panels, and rare earth metals literally everywhere. There is a reason the GTR can be had for 40k now. No comparison.
This car and carrera gt ...best sounding cars in the world!
Zonda 760 also
Lamborghini too
Fantastic review from a man who truly loves cars...
This car defines why I have a passion for automotive. That exhaust sound is why we're lucky to be alive to hear it.. my dream is to hear it in person. Bucket list.. that V10 reves at .08 sec from 1000-9500 rpm... Amazing...
Haha remember I was driving a bog standard Lexus when Meadons review was in EVO and felt I was the bee's knees even though my IS was rubbish in comparison. Also Top gears review Clarkson saying it was the best car he'd ever driven. 😂😂.
COOL VIDEO👏🙋♂️🇸🇪
Filip Wessman Bodaskolan 8A
Hej, kanske. Isåfall var det länge sedan😅🤔🤨
Hey Johan
Madhavi Singh
Hi🙋♂️
The Henry Catchpole evo video of a drive in a carrera gt is the gold standard for automotive sound. This car is white gold :) Awesome video as always.
I don't know what sounds better...this or the Carrera GT. Excellent in depth video, James. This is why I watch your channel!
9:22 I’m curious if that man ever accomplished his goal of taking flight in a pickup truck
WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWW 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Feels great to see the LFA finally getting the attention it deserves. In 2011 it was called ridiculous for being that pricy, but this thing isn't about how fast it can go, this thing is automotive art, made to enjoy and admire. It won't win u races, but it's pure joy this thing. That engine shames even the best sounding cars in the world so much that the sound is actually directed inside the car for the occupants to hear, that's y its so loud inside.
Superb content . Use of 60fps makes it awesome
LFA and carrera gt 2 of the best sounding cars ever
Not the gt2 , just GT, gt2 is the rear engined turbocharged one. GT was the Porsche midengine
@@sudiptomajumdar4210 i missed a , carrera gt , 2 of the best sounding cars
I might be deaf now because i had loudest volume on my headphone but well worth it for that LFA noise
I watched the video with auto-subtitle. After you said listen to these downshifts, the subtitle was saying *music*. Couldn't agree more !
Great car, nice review James
There also is a LFA Tokyo Edition, James!
Mr. Commonsense 😂
What do you think wich sounds better: LFA or CGT?
So close but the LFA just about takes it.
LFA
LFA for sure
LFA
Lfa
To me this is one of those supercars that you absolutely dream of as a kid. I was in my teens when this thing came out and always loved it. If I had the money I'd have a hard time choosing between it and the SLR.
That engine is something else! Always loved this car
Didnt they make 50 Nürburgring packages?
York Mork I had thought so too. Hmm
Yes, 50 of the 500 are nurburgring editions
Surly the guy who owns this would have given J the correct information? Otherwise it's poor research by J and his channel if it's wrong because that could possibly mean he's sat in one of the 50? It would have said somewhere on the car though if it had been a Nurburgring edition though? So either the numbers don't match up, or the first 50 was the ring spec editions or the information J gave was correct? I'd have to side with J on this I reckon and only 20 were made
@@martyndyson9501 it's likely he misspoke. It's probably difficult to film 15 minutes and not misspeak, ever.
There are 500 LFAs total. 50 are NBR packages. In the serial number lineup they are fairly random, like 268, 345, 499, etc.
You can go with what you heard on the video, or you can find out for yourself. The internet makes research too easy to just remain ignorant
@@yorkmork3411 that's literally what I'm saying.
my dream car 😍
are u Dutch?? did u see it at Lexus Breda ?
@@user-qd2ct1ue4v yes i am dutch
no i saw one ate louwmans exclusive
@@kevin070skilz3 ah dan doe ik het in Dutch ,,,ja daar stond er ook 1 das waar ...heel mooi,,,er staat er 1 witte op kenteken volgen sRDW
This is, by and far, the best review of this car I have ever seen.
That car sounds super sick !!!!! Awesome!!!!!!!