# Furiously Fast Discontinued Cars The Lexus LFA Code X was Released at the Detroit Auto Show 2014 By Ashley Noelle Lesiak | Published 2014-01-17 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-lfa-code-x References: [ca.autoblog](http://ca.autoblog.com/2014/01/14/gazoo-racing-lexus-lfa-code-x/) & [lexus](http://www.lexus.com/) The new and rare [Lexus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-bev-sports) LFA Code X was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show 2014. For those who don’t know, the Lexus LFA stopped being produced last year. But the story doesn’t end there. Some people [Gazoo Racing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-gr-gt3) decided to take the model of the discontinued car and make something new for fun. The Lexus LFA Code X is based off of the old LFA. Not all the details have been released about the Code X, but there is still some information. Firstly, the Code X has an amazing 5.3 litre V-10 engine, compared to the old LFA with a 4.8-litre. On the outside is an impressive full carbon-fibre chassis. Gazoo Racing will be taking this model and two other [Toyotas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renocas) to the 24 hour Nürburgring this year. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Rare Car Revival:** The trend of reviving rare and discontinued cars presents opportunities for companies to tap into nostalgia and create unique, limited edition models. - **High-performance Upgrades:** The trend of upgrading discontinued cars with modern technology provides opportunities for automotive companies to create high-performance vehicles that appeal to both collectors and enthusiasts. - **Carbon-fiber Chassis:** The trend of using carbon-fiber in car manufacturing provides opportunities for companies to create stronger, lighter, and more fuel-efficient vehicles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Manufacturing:** The automotive manufacturing industry can leverage the trend of rare car revivals and high-performance upgrades to create unique and exclusive models that appeal to collectors and enthusiasts. - **Aftermarket Auto Parts:** The aftermarket auto parts industry can capitalize on the trend of upgrading discontinued cars with modern technology by offering innovative and high-performance upgrades to enhance the performance and aesthetics of these vehicles. - **Carbon-fiber Manufacturing:** The carbon-fiber manufacturing industry can take advantage of the trend of using carbon-fiber in car manufacturing by developing new manufacturing processes and materials to reduce costs and increase the use of carbon-fiber in the automotive industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Powered Electric Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-bev-sports.md) - [Sporty EV Concept Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-rz-sport-concept.md) - [Sculpted Electric Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-electrified-sport.md) - [Luxury Long-Range Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-lfzc.md) - [Remastered Iconic Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remastered-iconic-supercar.md) - [Sporty Luxury EV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-lexus-rz.md) - [Color-Changing Outdoor SUV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/600-premium-aap-build.md) - [Ultra-Fast Hybrid Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fenomeno.md) - [Angular Trail-Ready SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-lexus-gx.md)