Lexus LFA Nurburgring Edition heads for Geneva

The LFA Nurburgring Edition was first unveiled by Lexus almost a year ago, but with LFA production only commencing at the end of last year, Lexus is now finally able to showcase a production version, and the car is set to make its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show.

The LFA Nurburgring Edition will comprise of 50 out of the LFA’s 500 unit production run, and will feature new aerodynamic components, such as a larger front spoiler, fin-type side spoilers, side canard air foils and a new fixed rear wing. Body colour options are restricted to matte black, black, white or orange, with interiors finished in black and red, black and purple and all-black. Lexus says that European-bound cars will also feature a carbon fibre centre console and door trims, with carbon fibre sports seats finished in Alcantara.

The biggest change to the LFA Nurburgring Edition however, is under the bonnet. The 4.8-litre V10 engine has been tuned to produce 562bhp, up from 553bhp on the standard car. Along with an improved six-speed sequential gearbox that provides faster shifts, this means that the LFA Nurburgring Edition is able to rocket from 0-100km/h in 3.7 seconds, while top speed remains at 325km/h.

Other modifications include a hardened suspension that has been reduced by 10mm, as well as exclusive mesh-type wheels and dedicated high-grip tires. Lexus will also offer customers of the LFA Nurburgring Edition an advanced driving course at the Nürburgring, plus a free year-long pass to the track.