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Naturally, we asked about the future of LFA and asked about the test mules including the LFA code AD-A, AD-B, and AD-X running around the Nürburgring and also the latest Gazoo LFA code X. There was a short silence but Haruhiko-san started gave out the details a lot of us have been hoping for. He said that it only makes sense for Lexus to continue the effort, given what they have developed so far and the establishment of the LFA Works factory line.

He said they have proven that Lexus is capable of making a supercar that you can drive everyday by going back to fundamentals including weight and center of gravity, keeping the car "simple" and "pure". He said the next step is to start injecting more aggressiveness and extremeness, making the new vehicles even more exclusive, special and exciting.

Carbon fiber is still one of the best materials for vehicle construction when it comes to weight and strength, so they will continue down that path. They will boost the use of carbon fiber from the current 65% in the LFA. They are also working on next generation carbon fiber technology to further improve the strength and reduce the weight.

For the engine, it sounds like Lexus is going to stay with V10 configuration, but with a higher redline. We already know the current LFA engine is capable of going over 10k RPM in test environments, and they are going to make that a reality in the LFA successor. To help with durability and strength, they will make use of even more titanium parts. The shocking and exciting news came next, they will likely incorporate BOTH turbocharger AND hybrid technologies in the car for added power. Unfortunately they refused to give us more details, but they did say expect more than one turbocharger. This will take bespoke to the next level!

They say the final combined output of the car will be targeted at under 1000hp and will definitely adapt a full time AWD system and next generation sensor driven look-forward VDIM. They said AWD is inevitable because of the tremendous power output. But the shocking part is that the targeted weight is to be "under 3000 pounds". That would be incredibly amazing considering that the car will also have to hold the entire battery pack and electric motor.

Another interesting thing that Haruhiko-san brought up was the seating configuration. In an effort to pursue the ultimate balance, they are even considering the original McLaren F1 cockpit design, where the driver seat is right in the middle of the car. Now that's something we have not seen in a long time.

They commented that car like this again is more of a demonstration of their technology and development, and they are not trying to "beat" anyone. But they are most definitely studying the Porsche 918, McLaren P1, and LaFerrari. It makes a lot of sense to understand how the current cars ruling today's supercar segment will influence design; the Porsche 918 makes right under 900hp but weigh 3700 lb, the McLaren P1 with over 900hp and 3000lb, and the LaFerrari generates over 900hp at mere 2700 lbs.

Of course we had to ask about the anticipated price. The LFA almost touched the $400k mark and we could only imagine the next level for the supercar. . They said that they are not putting a cap on the cost yet, but it will likely approach the 7 figure mark and they expect an extremely limited production run of less than 100. For the very few who can afford it, given the price tag on the Porsche 918 and LaFerrari, this actually seems to be quite a bargain. Haruhiko-san said the car will likely make its debut late 2016 or early 2017.

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LFA code AD-A, AD-B, and AD-X running around the Nürburgring and also the latest Gazoo LFA code X.