Lexus Finally Brings Its Electric Supercar to Life - But You Can Barely Hear It

After years of teasing, Lexus has finally put a running version of its next-gen sports car on public display. The camouflaged prototype made its way up the Goodwood Festival of Speed hill climb this week, marking the closest we've seen to a production-ready model since the LFA Concept debuted last December.

But there's a catch: you can barely hear it. Between the roaring V8s of the Toyota GR GT cars running right behind it, the electric Lexus was nearly silent, a stark contrast to the gas-powered machines flanking it.

Up close at the Toyota tent, the prototype revealed some curious details. The sliding plexiglass windows, roll cage, bare bucket seats, and hood pins all scream test mule rather than showroom car. Still, the bodywork stays true to the LFA Concept, with large hood vents, rear intakes borrowed from the original LFA, and a deployable rear wing that was shown in its raised position for the first time.

The headlights appear to have transparent covers, and the front grille area looks slightly taller than before. It's clearly a Lexus design, but the interior and final production touches remain under wraps.

What we do know: the LFA will ride on an aluminum chassis shared with the GR GT, and it's fully electric. Lexus hasn't confirmed motor count, drivetrain layout, or battery specs, but given the GR GT is expected to exceed 641 horsepower, the Lexus will likely need to push higher to offset the added weight of its battery pack.

The prototype's brakes look substantial and could be shared with the Toyota. Inside, expect a futuristic cockpit with a driver-focused layout, possibly with instruments wrapping around the steering wheel. With the car now running and testing in public, a full reveal could come within the next year, possibly as soon as this auto show season.