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The Lexus LFA is over a decade old, but since its debut in 2009, no car has been able to match it for pure aural satisfaction. Here's a reminder of why.
The Gumbal YouTube channel was on the scene at a recent gathering in Belgium to film this LFA, painted in a rare shade of Pearl yellow, as it prowled the area, revving its engine and even doing a few acceleration runs. In case you're not familiar, the LFA is powered by a 4.8-liter naturally aspired V-10 engine paired to an exhaust tuned by Yamaha, hence the perfect engine note.
As the LFA transitions from desirable analog supercar to full-blown collector's item, we're glad to see at least one that's still being driven. While Toyota struggled to sell all 500 LFAs in-period, used examples with low mileage are now demanding prices near the seven-figure range, despite the car's widely unloved single-clutch paddle-shift automatic gearbox. That just shows you how much sound matters to some people.
Brian Silvestro is Hearst Autos' Lead Deputy Editor for rankings content. He spent over seven years as a staff writer for Road & Track Magazine, and still contributes regularly with car reviews, industry interviews, and more.
He also has a taste for high-mileage, rusted-out projects and amateur endurance racing.
