Heralded as the pinnacle of Japanese supercar engineering, the Lexus LFA was unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 2009 as the ultimate model in the marque’s “F” line and a halo car for the brand.

“A” was short for “Apex,” demonstrating that the model was a testament to Lexus's pursuit of engineering perfection.

Its crown jewel was no doubt its 4.8-liter, naturally aspirated V-10 engine which was developed in collaboration with Yahama’s music division to produce an intoxicating symphony—a powerplant that makes the LFA arguably one of the finest-sounding roadgoing supercars of all time.

A quick-shifting six-speed automated sequential gearbox (ASG) allowed the LFA to make the most of its spine-tingling 9,000 RPM redline.

Both development and production of the LFA were a labor of love from the experts at Lexus—one that lasted nearly a decade.

Though the program was conceived in 2000, the first “LF-A” production concept would not premier until 2005.

The initial production conce...