The Japanese supercar will ditch V10 power, found in the old car, for a new battery-powered setup in the second-generation model.

Lexus has announced that the next generation of the LFA supercar will come with an electric powertrain.

The LFA is Lexus’ most iconic model, with the original car featuring a naturally-aspirated 4.8-litre V10 engine, built in conjunction with the Japanese motorcycle firm, Yamaha.

At the unveiling of the Toyota GR GT supercar, Lexus revealed the new LFA Concept, which will share the same all-aluminium body frame as the Toyota.

Details on the LFA’s powertrain are limited at this stage, with further information to be announced in due course.

The car’s exterior design has similar styling cues to the GR GT with a low bonnet, though with its short overhangs and s

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