Continuing his journey around the world driving some of the nicest super and sports cars ever made, Shmee150 this time reviews an amazing yellow Lexus LFA; one of the rarest and most desirable cars ever to come out of Japan, especially in this unique color.

These videos deliver what’s probably the deepest, most detailed look at the Lexus LFA. Tim begins by showing you every nook and cranny inside and out, before jumping behind the wheel for a thorough road test and driving impressions:

Lexus LFA Specs and Highlights:

• ENGINE
  • Engine Type: 1LR-GSE
  • Cylinders/arrangement: V10
  • Valve mechanism: 40-valve DOHC
  • Displacement: 4,805 cc
  • Bore x Stroke: 88.0 x 79.0 mm
  • Compression ratio: 12.0:1
  • Fuel Injection Type: EFI
  • Octane Rating : 95 or higher
  • Max. Power: 552 bhp @ 8,700 rpm
  • Max Torque: 480 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
  • Max. engine speed: 9,000 rpm
  • Exhaust emissions certification: Euro 5
• PERFORMANCE
  • 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h): 3.7 s
  • Max. speed: 202 mph (325 km/h)
• DIMENSIONS
  • Overall length: 4,505 mm
  • Overall width: 1,895 mm
  • Overall height: 1,220 mm
  • Wheelbase: 2,605 mm
  • Track
    • front: 1,580 mm
    • rear: 1,570 mm
  • Overhang
    • front: 940 mm
    • rear: 960 mm
  • Coefficient of Drag: 0.31 Cd
  • Fuel tank capacity: 73 l (16.1 gallons)
• WEIGHTS (kg)
  • Kerb weight: 1,480 – 1,580 kg
  • Gross vehicle weight: 1,700/1,750 kg
• TRANSMISSION
  • Gearbox type: 6-speed Automated Sequential Gearbox
  • Front counter gear ratio: 1.259
  • Gear ratios
    • 1st: 3.231
    • 2nd: 2.188
    • 3rd: 1.609
    • 4th: 1.233
    • 5th: 0.970
    • 6th: 0.795
  • Final drive ratio: 3.417
  • Maximum permissible speed
    • 1st: 52 mph
    • 2nd: 76 mph
    • 3rd: 104 mph
    • 4th: 136 mph
    • 5th: 172 mph
    • 6th: –
• BRAKES
  • Front: Cross-drilled ventilated discs, 399 x 34 mm
  • Rear: Cross-drilled ventilated discs, 360 x 28 mm
• SUSPENSION
• Front: Double wishbone with anti-roll bar
• Rear: Multilink with anti-roll bar
• STEERING
• Steering gear type: Rack and pinion
• Power steering type: Electric
• Ratio: 14.3
• Turns lock to lock: 2.35
• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
• Battery capacity: 12V-48AH
• Alternator output: 2,640 W
• Starter output: 1.7 kW
• TYRES AND WHEELS
• Wheels
• Front: 20×9.5J BBS alloy
• Rear: 20×11.5J BBS alloy
• Tyres
• Front: 265/35R20 95Y
• Rear: 305/30R20 99Y