Arguably one of the most eagerly anticipated supercars ever built, the Lexus LFA was conceived and built in the relentless pursuit of automotive perfection.

With development beginning in the early 2000s, the LFA was shown to the public in concept form on a number of occasions; the concept appeared in 2005, and the production version finally broke cover at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2009, with production starting in December of 2010.

At the LFA’s heart was a 4.8-litre V-10 engine.

Developed in cooperation with Yamaha, it produces 552 bhp at 8,700 rpm and can spin up to an ear-shattering 9,000 rpm, so quickly in fact that an analogue odometer simply cannot keep up with the acceleration.

With a six-speed automated manual transmission and carbon ceramic brakes, it is no surprise that the performance was exceptional.

Topping out at 202 mph, the LFA could sprint to 60 mph from a standstill in 3.5 seconds.

As with any Lexus, it is beautifully appointed both inside and out, and even though ...