Lexus LFA Driven - V10 Sound at 9400 RPM | The Octane Collection

[@supercar.driver]

What would you have, LFA or Carrera GT? 👇

[@got_gt3612]

CGT😀

[@BaruKz]

I don't even think twice the LFA is one of Best Supercars ever built, in every aspect they went to a detail that is very hard to beat. I agree the gearbox could be faster, it's a shame because the engine needs a digital cluster otherwise the needle wouldn't hold on to the speed of reving and it's limited in rpm it could go more than 10000 RPM. It's a true masterpiece in every sense. Plus it has the Nürburgring Edition which is the Pinnacle. Thanks for doing this Review it couldn't get better.

[@daveyboy6985]

Lfa for me. 😁

[@hayypapi4281]

Hands down LFA

[@clapanse]

As cool as the LFA is, this is an easy choice: CGT. Stick shift and mid engine, while having similar low inertia, crazy throttle response, etc to the LFA V10 (and a similarly amazing noise).

[@JordyNg]

The V10 was co-developed with Yamaha which makes it not only an engine, but also a music instrument

[@arzemagic]

Also Toyota turned to Yamaha for the Celica 2000 GT engine

[@TheRadeko]

Well they also worked on 1JZ and 2JZ....

[@inversediablo6828]

@@arzemagic 2ZZ-GE 😈

[@arzemagic]

I said this on a different forum about the LFA and Yamaha and got absolutely rip shredsAnd it was all Toyota and Yamaha only tuned the exhaust

[@TheRadeko]

They did a lot more than just the exhaust on the LFA :)

[@kaisvlog7208]

When LFA was built, it was way ahead of its time people didn't know how to appreciate it.

[@MaddNomad1015]

The issue was people always look at numbers, LFA was designed to make you feel something more then numbers.

[@carsin60]

@@MaddNomad1015 it's sad really, even top journalists and reviewers say some cars are slow when it's not about the speed. It's the reason I like the lexus lc500 but others do not.

[@booptidyscoop7790]

It's downfall was it's delayed release

[@Josh_reilly]

Any fan of the LFA knows it’s the exact opposite, it was so delayed that the competition was way ahead of it when it released, that’s literally the reason they sold poorly

[@kaisvlog7208]

True. It has many setbacks that delayed it. It is true also it wasn't appreciated enough then and only now, so in a way, it was ahead of its time in a different tone. Ppl then didn't know it was special but only until today

[@KnightDriveTV]

I haven't driven a CGT, but I have driven an LFA...on track...and I can tell you, NO VIDEO will do what this car sounds like outside and definitely will NEVER replicate the experience of the sound inside. I've driven Ferrari's, Lambo's, Porsches and I can tell you, the noise inside...the feel inside of this car...it's unreal. Jeremy Clarkson was asked years later if his statement "It's the best car I've ever driven" held true and he said yes. They really executed something magical with this car, and everyone in the media got sidetracked by the transmission upshift. These cars are unreal in person, to drive, experience and be inside of....

[@james2578]

i think videos catch it very well. maybe your feelings are otherwise, but videos especially high quality ones do well.

[@humphreybroome7547]

didn't read your comment before writing but I share your sentiments.

[@SoCalFreelance]

Lexus needs to know their investment in the production of this car was not in vain. A truly iconic car.

[@Frost640]

Wait til you see what we have coming out this year 😏

[@RichieD_21]

@@Frost640 lies. Toyota is finished in the performance car market.

[@momsbasement656]

@@Frost640 Let me guess. Some souless battery powered junk? As a fan of F1 in the V10 era, no road car will compare to the sound the LFA makes.

[@Frost640]

@@momsbasement656 you'll see :)

[@hollol5933]

@@Frost640 I hope you’re right

[@aviationlba747]

“Maybe the LFA is so good, not even the people who made it, know how to make it again” - Jeremy Clarkson

[@ericr7162]

I remember that one lmao it was the best car Lexus has ever made

[@lighteningbolt6397]

Nostalgia

[@electrikoptik]

It was so good, Toyota even forgot how to make a new Supra. So they asked BMW to do that for them.

[@lighteningbolt6397]

@@electrikoptik the b58 ain’t that bad. So good they asked Yamaha for help

[@lighteningbolt6397]

@@stevenp3176 I know Yamaha are experts and know they are doing

[@Lichachron]

For me the best V10 sound in a car.

[@supercar.driver]

definitely!

[@eyesrightout]

Consider CGT straight piped as commited contender 🙂

[@flat-out]

Absolutely

[@1x5.22]

For the World*

[@lazowayne]

not only v10, it’s the best sounding car ever, with the CGT!

[@moloono1]

One of the greatest cars ever produced. So much passion and “doing it right” went into it.

[@eriksantoso1741]

From zero to hero

[@nsrr6301]

it's not one of, it is in fact THE greatest car ever made

[@Oldcarlane]

This and the Lexus LS 400 the first true reliable luxury Sedan

[@DJ_NOOB]

Wow. I think this is about THE MOST thorough walkthrough of what the car is really like to drive. Awesome stuff.

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

The channel "Savagegeese" did a great LFA video too.

[@supercar.driver]

Thank you! Appreciate it

[@Dr1ftop1a]

@Yama Fanboy the geese was still better imo

[@rafaysiuk2589]

Savagegeese video was a true explanation of what this car is about. Ins and outs. His video was the most thorough explanation of this car I’ve ever seen. He prepared the most information. Please watch it fully and appreciate, what a car the LFA truly is. I’ve never even seen one in the streets here in Poland. What an event it must be to drive this.

[@gsheverything_2716]

SavageGeese did an amazing job on the LFA, no one beats those guys, no offense...

[@PaganiKoenigsegg1]

It’s so refreshing to see a video with a guy that understands exactly what is good.

[@supercar.driver]

We do it for the love of cars! Not the views or the brand deals. Petrolheads

[@PaganiKoenigsegg1]

@@supercar.driver very rare to have a youtube channel that are genuinely passionate about cars and plus knows what they are talking about. As an automtive engineer purist i guess it gets very annoying when theres a bunch of youtubers that are following certain hypes yet they dont know what they are talking about. All i can say is, wow to that lfa video.

[@raymond4307]

Exactly 😊

[@marshallhilfman]

If you don't get goosebumps hearing the sound of this car, you're not a car guy!

[@londoriath3764]

Ok Am out then

[@adaamm]

I’d rather a E60 M5 V10 thanks

[@jagplaha9959]

Amen

[@jagplaha9959]

@@adaamm - no (E60 plagued with engine problems unfortunately)

[@Blackcopia]

not a good sound at all

[@johnmitchell2269]

Such a pure sound. The most refined engine in the world. Must be so therapeutic to drive. Front engined supercars are special, but with only 500 of these sold world wide makes them really special.

[@supercar.driver]

They really are super special. That engine is so sweet

[@brendanbancescu5884]

It’s mid engined

[@nicholassuarez-salinas5857]

​@@brendanbancescu5884it's front mid engined it's really just front engined

[@EFABES93]

The fact that Lexus had to design and build brand new 3D carbon fiber weaving machines from the ground up just to build this car has always blown my mind. The scale of engineering that went into this car is vastly understated.

[@whodat9198]

They didn't necessarily have to, but it was a passion project for Toyota and the family got started making cotton gins and weavers so it was a natural historical extension for them to do the same for carbon fiber.

[@oot007]

There's only 2 of those in the world

[@josephilip2136]

Lfa showed us what Lexus could do. They will be always remembered for this marvelous car.

[@Oldcarlane]

This and the Lexus LS 400 the first true reliable luxury Sedan

[@matthewgloberman3682]

One of the best LFA vids I’ve seen in awhile. Thanks for driving it how it should and not pussyfooting that insane V10 around. Great job🤙🏻

[@supercar.driver]

Why thank you! Thanks to the octane collection for letting us get up close and personal

[@DiaperSNiFFER]

Mathew GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE I AGREE WITH YOU!

[@seatoskyadventures6130]

My absolute dream car. I’d choose the LFA over any other car, ever made. Pure perfection

[@BenDover-vs7ih]

100% agree. Mine too. It's my favorite car of all time.

[@gisellesbikeseat]

Same here. I'd buy it just for the sound of that engine. Absolutely glorious.

[@allenzillmer1917]

1000%!

[@-DC-]

One of the greatest car's ever manufactured ♥️

[@Anashere_Narrnda]

Jeremy Clarkson didn't pick the LFA as his favourite car of all time just like that He knew what a masterpiece it is And he drove every other car u couldn't think of and yeah the LFA still wins his heart

[@DiaperSNiFFER]

ahmad, JEREMY CLARKSON know says the Porsche carrera GT is now his favorite.

[@lew-4825]

@@DiaperSNiFFER when did he say this? He’s not the biggest fan of porsches, I hope your statement is true tho as the Carrera Gt is my favourite car too 😂

[@Kronos0999]

@@DiaperSNiFFER He's *never* said that

[@DiaperSNiFFER]

@@lew-4825 hold on ok maybe I am wrong lemme find a link.

[@DiaperSNiFFER]

@@Kronos0999 hold on maybe I’m wrong lemme find a link!

[@johnnyboy1586]

That downshift at 9:24 sent shivers down my spine,WOW

[@Syncopia]

I nut

[@jonnyfr2335]

I nutted too bruuhh

[@jagplaha9959]

Nut-fuked...!

[@GrabinGears]

9:23

[@johnnyboy1586]

@@GrabinGears 9:23.5

[@Killerconceptz]

The best car ever made in my opinion with the f1, and gt. I had the privilege to actually see one at a car show in person and I actually got sweaty seeing it roll in.

[@lasthope703]

I can listen to this guy all day. Him explaining about the car, kept me watching

[@parsasajedi2620]

This was a suggestion by YT and I have never watched any of your videos before. Just wanted to say your review and enthusiasm made me think you really well deserve all those cars. Not many appreciate them as our creations, but merely as a tool or a commodity.

[@roydevans]

👏👏👏 don’t know where to begin, what an absolutely awesome video, shot beautifully, the sound, oh my dear lord and how well did Charles present and drive, his feedback was so involving, well done to all involved 👏👏👏

[@jackrobinson3392]

If any of you loved this I can highly recommend the savagegeese video on the LFA, approaches the subject from the complete different angle but still brilliant.

[@yt0500323022]

Agree 100%

[@slowgoat6089]

Ohhh jack

[@keyboarddancers7751]

It's a genuine contender for the title 'best ever car review'.

[@jackrobinson3392]

@@slowgoat6089 Ohhh Goat.

[@jiminglima-fh6tg]

Hands down, the greatest sounding supercar.

[@winstonjohnson2340]

L.F.A. for me hands down no disputing, no arguing, no thinking: (Lexus F-Sport Apex) For nothing else but the Sound. As I get older all I want is a Higher RPM Number, all I want is a Higher Hz Range

[@stevetheodore_specialtycars]

This is such a special car that it completely transcends its spec sheet. I have been blessed to have driven one and it is something you will never forget as a car person. Everyone knows that they sound like at 7000+ RPM, and we know that will be properly exciting, but what I wasn't prepared for is just how very special the LFA feels at ANY speed. Although I love Japanese cars for their quality and style, this car conveys that taken to an altogether different level. It's somewhat as if when you interact with the switch gear that you can actually feel how long and hard they worked on each individual part, and that has a profound effect on the overall feeling of the car. You know without a doubt that many of the parts (most) in the LFA were built specifically for this model, whereas it would have been quite easy to share parts across the bin with other Toyota products. The LFA is a true master class in automobile engineering, and they sweat every detail. Everything works together in order to make the car even greater than the sum of its mighty parts, and the engine is a subject all unto itself. As this video did a great job presenting, the engine is sublime at every RPM, and never lets you down whatsoever. The sounds it makes and the accessibility of the experience make this car even more special than the mighty Carrera GT, which doesn't suffer fools in the least. The LFA is actually eager to share what it can do with the driver, giving less capable drivers the chance to explore more of its impressive abilities. I remember reading the reviews from journalists when this car was new and they mostly missed the mark entirely, focusing on its raw numbers and statistics. Even I made the mistake of dismissing the LFA at the time, thinking it was ridiculous that a $350k+ Japanese car would be out-gunned by a 'pedestrian' $100k Nissan GT-R. But, after having driven the LFA I can tell you that they were all wrong. There is nothing ordinary about driving an LFA and I can assure you that you won't care AT ALL if you're not the fastest car on the road. This is a car for the all-time greatest hits play book of automotive engineering, from any time, at any price. As they say about living on the water, if you're lucky enough to own an LFA, then you're lucky enough. The LFA is a true automotive icon that will stand the test of all time.

[@Culumbu]

I have a feeling that this masterpiece will be another unforgettable and iconic piece of the cars history like the McLaren F1

[@CarToneHK]

It's 3am but I can't help listening to this thing, automotive perfection, this thing

[@supercar.driver]

👏👏👏

[@krayvok1]

Since the LFA's inception, I instantly fell in love. There are better and faster cars, but the only supercar in the world that holds my heart is the LFA.

[@QuickExpertReviews]

As a Lexus fanboy and owner (I’m on my 4th, RX450h review coming soon), I’m not even mad you’ve chosen Carrera GT over LFA. I wouldn’t, but both are bonkers enough. This also has to be my favourite LFA video ever made. Well done!

[@starstencahl8985]

This might be the single best video to explain why we love the combustion engine. Pure emotion

[@supercar.driver]

Raw V10 theatre!

[@ukiyogt]

7:44 they should hold a concert with just those 2 cars revving lmao

[@supercar.driver]

Head to our Instagram to see the full clip! @supercardriver

[@samcourt6228]

Good video. The LFA makes one of the most incredible noises. It’s a very very cool thing and the rarity just adds to that.

[@supercar.driver]

Not many cars make a noise this good 🔥

[@khia2805]

My two favourite cars of all time, sat together; the LFA and the CGT. 🥵

[@supercar.driver]

What a pair 😍

[@marcos1669]

best sounding cars ever, period

[@jordigilgarcia6141]

Best than actuals supercars, i love this channel from Catalonia.

[@JanBanJoovi-ol1qv]

So happy that years later, Lexus LFA is getting the attention and appreciation that it deserves.

[@syafiqhazlin9307]

The most detail LFA Review i have ever seen. For that, you deserve a sub and like. 👍

[@supercar.driver]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. Lots of great content coming over the next few weeks.

[@liammcmanus7059]

If you enjoyed this check out the savagegeese LFA review - it goes much deeper into the technical side of things.

[@keyboarddancers7751]

@@liammcmanus7059 savagegeese excelled themselves with that review.

[@VoIPPortland]

Absolutely amazing dream car. A working man here so I drive a 2015 Jag F-Type R. Best looks, performance, sound, value for a $50k car. So for say 1/10th of the cost of the amazing LFA I get 80% of the fun. I'd say that is a great deal.

[@yengyang5870]

This car is the definition of perfection

[@Kronos0999]

I'll take this car over almost*ANY* other car today

[@Kronos0999]

Such a beauty

[@mohanada-k91]

My dream car that i may never have 😔

[@handroids1981]

McLaren F1?

[@Kronos0999]

@@handroids1981 Just to sell it off and buy this.

[@handroids1981]

@@Kronos0999 Really? The LFA is like one million, I think the last F1 sold for 19 million.

[@Carrera-gp9od]

Outstanding video , it goes without saying the exhaust sounds amazing , I’ve heard it in countless other videos However this is the first time I’ve heard that induction noise ,sounds absolutely incredible !!

[@supercar.driver]

Thanks for watching ✌️

[@ElliottSix]

Wanted to hear a LFA as it's been a while, this video is perfect. Great video, awesome opinion, showing small details which makes or breaks a car experience. Excellent mic, camera work, music choice and editing :)

[@supercar.driver]

Really appreciate comments like this. We put a lot of work into our videos - glad you're enjoying them!

[@eyesrightout]

7:25 The the essence, the point, the pinnacle 🤘 Yes, this along with CGT

[@b8tcy80]

This is really my dream car. Only LFA’s make you stand out. It’s just a league on it own especially that engine sound! Pure master piece right there

[@gsheverything_2716]

Thank you so much for this video on the LFA, what a machine, looks like it came out yesterday...

[@ftlaud911]

Great video!! That v10 is an absolute masterpiece. The sound is just phenomenal. Still hold the Carrera GT as #1, but Lexus knocked it out of the park engine wise.

[@evilbeaver267]

Amazing production! Sincerely enjoyed it.

[@supercar.driver]

Thank you very much!

[@derrickjoness]

This was such a GREAT review!! The LFA is an amazing investment too

[@cothatsusongtruockhichet5617]

That engine sound gets me high quicker than any substances

[@James.576]

That v10 sings ✨. Its the best engine sound ever, for me at least. No other have topped it.

[@rico4you]

SYMPHONIC tremendously sweet sound! What a car...LFA. Great video. Pd still on sale..

[@fps3693]

I do see that this was a year ago but you are the first person to give another car a spot light rather than quote as it was said but other pros lol this is the best car I ever driven! That car does it all! LFA best car in that garage god bless bro

[@e.o9470]

Truly a masterpiece.

[@Under_Construction100]

Wow, man. I enjoyed the guy's narrative more than watching the car itself. Your narrative made me feel like i was in the passenger seat when this car was driven. Great video. Great, great video.

[@jdsk8914]

The LFA and the Carrera GT will always be in the pantheon of the greats. Fantastic video and the sounds...exquisite!!

[@thealanshow25]

I drive an LC 500, it’s exciting enough just to drive a car that’s somewhat similar to this monstrous LFA, both are masterpieces in engineering.

[@KSL12]

Sounds fantastic.

[@supercar.driver]

Doesn't it just!

[@Marwenzonda]

this guy should be a top gear presenter.i enjoyed every second watching him performing.I thought i knew everything about the LFA but this dude took every detail to the max and then some.

[@ZarkNasir]

The issue is hes always serious, for someone to be a top gear presenter you need a touch of comedy too

[@keyboarddancers7751]

savagegeese have done an incomparable technical review

[@josht1979]

the downshift scream, best eargasm ever

[@maxcyren4364]

always fun to listen to people how you can clearly hear have, both passion and the knowledge to put you in to how a car like this feels like

[@tdmap2241]

Sounds like Lexus engineers built something special here and they just can't repeat the feat.

[@Toyota4Life]

I disagree they have not tried to repeat it again but rumors are Lexus could be developing another supercar

[@rooster16091982]

Would a second "Mona Lisa" be as special.

[@tdmap2241]

@@Toyota4Life Toyota couldn't build another Supra it seems..

[@MistaaFrosty]

@@tdmap2241 yeaaaup.

[@princekatana8792]

@@tdmap2241 I think it was more of a didn't want to than a couldn't. Probably was way cheaper to do it the way they did than to develop it themselves from the ground up.

[@stevenmoore4078]

What's really cool is that as a driver he's obviously a car guy who has driven just about everything, and he appears to be genuinely excited about this car.

[@batman291]

Probably the best in depth explanation of an engines characteristics i´ve ever heard, THIS IS EPIC!!

[@supercar.driver]

Glad you enjoyed it! We love the way Charles presents.

[@TheSnookerGym]

Another fantastic video guys - well done

[@titchster]

I do love how enthusiastic Charles gets about the cars he drives. How knowledgable he is about them, and yet at the same time, his presentation tends to be more as if he were explaining it to you down the pub, rather than as a journo, which - as wonderful and brilliant as Catchpole etc’s vids are - gives the videos a slightly different, almost refreshing feel. Obviously the fact the LFA is such an iconic and emotive car is a massive bonus, too...

[@Under_Construction100]

Agree, man. Fully agree. This guy's narrative of this film & Henry Catchpole's videos & narratives are so captivating & involving. Absolutely brilliant.

[@gene978]

Awesomely Presented. Best Presentation of the LFA i’ve seen/heard.

[@supercar.driver]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video. We love Charles’ style 🙌🏻

[@ajtam05]

I hope Lexus continues creating more pure sport, supercar and maybe hypercars in the future. Toyota's racing world pedigree is as high as any and think they could make some awesome products. WE NEED MORE V8/10/V12'S IN THIS WORLD OF EV'S! :D

[@truthtimetv4575]

Soon enough they will be illegal so not happening sadly.

[@rideroll9609]

I think this video can reach a one million views in April. Best sounding car ever made....

[@supercar.driver]

That would be nice!!!

[@damienhowell3727]

Great review of this amazing car its one of my all time favorites welldone

[@supercar.driver]

Thanks! 👍

[@Avg_Vet]

This is still my dream car...

[@nacho7614]

I must see this car, and hear it once in my life time. It can cut me off any day over and over and over and over haha. Love that you get to drive these kinds of cars. Especially the LFA. Enjoyed the quick review :) cheers.

[@supercar.driver]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video. More soon.

[@kevinknapp7361]

My favorite car of all time. First choice if I ever get rich and can find one.

[@michaelchong6222]

One of the best reviews on the LFA 👏👏👏👏

[@swanblake]

Charles did an amazing job here. I actually felt like I was experiencing what he was describing. Truly a gift as no one else has communicated the details of driving an LFA like this before were I could imagine what it is like. Brilliantly done. Also appreciate the comparison to the CGT as that was exactly what I wanted to know.

[@supercar.driver]

Couldn’t agree more! He’s a class act ✌️

[@flat-out]

I could listen to that soundtrack...forever! The video doesn't do justice to how great it is. I want to see and hear this drive in person with that symphony it produces.

[@supercar.driver]

Nothing quite like it is there!!

[@mls.design]

Simply mesmerizing!

[@sicr626]

Thanks for the content, there is definitely not enough content of this masterpiece on youtube!

[@VishalGupta-od5mf]

I'd have the LFA. It looks amazing and sounds exquisite!

[@HoratioHoodoo]

That sound is unbelievable

[@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab]

OMG! What a MACHINE! 😱 Great vid and explanation of the character of this beast. 👍🏻

[@JAYS-h3b]

real master piece

[@stevetheodore_specialtycars]

Interesting to consider how much rarer these are (~500) than a Carrera GT (~1270). Although I'd pick the Carrera GT myself for the proper hardcore experience, there is no denying now truly special the LFA is. Thanks for an extremely well edited video!

[@marvinheemeyer6660]

About 10 years ago while sitting on a soccer field in New Orleans for my step son i heard from behind me the distinct sound of the LFA exaust. Got up, saw it and ran to it as it pulled in the bank drive through next door. It was red wine in color and the owner allowed me to take puctures of it. Truly an amazing experiance.

[@GM-fh5jp]

What a wonderful machine...one of my all-time favorites. I would love a black one with an Australian-made, Hollinger 6speed manual gearbox fitted and set up for it.

[@2manycars713]

Haha love it, the car he was talking about seeing on track was my old LFA. Missed it so much that i bought another one this morning from Octane Collection, that's what brought me here to this video.

[@Blckkzr]

the sound of engine is beast, awesome! 1:21 LFA headlamps, remember mee it's almost like toyota 86 :D

[@MycketTuff]

This is a dream addition in a garage to so many of us. I'd put it next to the Ur-Quattro and just smile lovingly every time I walk by.

[@ozmo69]

OMFG THAT SOUND WOW JUST WOW !

[@supercar.driver]

Addictive, right!?

[@venrickbenjamin3799]

This car will never be a collector's item this guy is crap he is being paid to say good things about this car disca is nonsense

[@theLEGOguy22]

Great review. Loved the format.

[@supercar.driver]

Thanks for tuning in 🙌

[@aryasimon96]

What a symphony 🎵

[@skylarlinden945]

Great video, really well narrated too. The LFA is a beast.

[@lovelakland]

Charles does a very good job of describing the driving experience. I feel like I've driven the car just listening to him.

[@supercar.driver]

That's EXACTLY why we asked Charles to help with this video! He has a way with words.

[@johnnyny516]

This is really an excellent review. Great work

[@supercar.driver]

Thanks 🙏

[@clique53]

BRILLIANT EPISODE 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@supercar.driver]

Thank you 🙏

[@laundrieshanging9077]

The underbody and chasis work done on the LFA is so underrated!!!!!!! With the nav system from a 2007 Gx430 lol

[@mr.watermelon3415]

Naturally Aspirated 👍

[@CharlieeDownes]

Absolutely epic video!!

[@supercar.driver]

Thanks for watching 👏

[@hens2260]

Absolutely Awesome! 🇯🇵 Japanese Perfection! & 9400rpm redline with that F1 scream.... 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 👌🏻😊

[@sumatralex250]

It somehow exposes a vulnerable aspect in product values over its limitless expertise for performance.