The Corvette C8 Stingray is one of the most powerful standard 'Vette Chevrolet has built. With up to 495 hp, the C8 Stingray is a fairly powerful mid-engined sports car that also retails for a fairly competitive price.However, in the modern age, anything making less than 500 hp may seem insignificant. Especially when a Lexus from 15 years ago had even more power back in the day. This is everything you need to know about a 15-year-old Lexus that is more powerful than a modern C8 Corvette. The 15-Year-Old Lexus LFA Makes 62 HP More Than The C8 Corvette 2011 Lexus LFA Front One Quarter Dynamic Performance Specification Comparison (Source: Lexus, Chevrolet)The 4.8-liter naturally aspirated V10 engine of the Lexus LFA makes 552 hp, which is 62 more than the 490-hp Corvette Stingray. The 15-year-old LFA is more powerful than a standard Chevy Corvette C8 of modern times.The modern Corvette Stingray is quicker from 0-60 mph at 2.9 seconds with the Z51 performance package. But, the Lexus has a 202 mph top speed, which is higher than the 194 mph Stingray.However, the inherent characteristics of the V10 engine help the LFA reach iconic status. The V8 engine in the Corvette produces more torque, the Lexus revs high up to 9,000 rpm, and is one of the quickest revving engines of all time. Lexus claims that the V10 can rev from idle to 9,000 rpm in a staggering 0.6 seconds.Furthermore, the V10's exhaust sound was tuned by piano manufacturers at Yamaha. It has become so iconic and recognizable, there are minute-long Lexus LFA engine sound recordings on Spotify. Lexus LFA : A Complete Commercial Failure, But Remains An Icon 2011 Lexus LFA Front One Quarter Key Reasons Why The Lexus LFA Was A Commercial Failure Was expensive to develop Which resulted in a high retail price – $375,000 Lack of brand pedigree Limited market interest in a highly expensive supercar from the brand Today, a Lexus LFA is valued at over twice the original price. The over-engineered Lexus LFA was a commercial failure due to a combination of brand limitations and market resistance. Lexus began the development of the LFA supercar in the early 2000s with an aluminum chassis. Midway through, engineers switched to a carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) monocoque to reduce weight and increase rigidity. This change significantly increased production complexity and cost. Lexus had to build a dedicated facility to weave carbon fiber in-house, further raising expenses.As a result, the final price of the LFA stood at approximately $375,000. This figure positioned it against brands like Ferrari and Lamborghini, which had a stronger pedigree among high-performance supercars. Lexus, traditionally known for luxury sedans and reliability, lacked the motorsport heritage and brand cachet that influenced buying decisions among the high-profile clientele. For many potential buyers, paying supercar prices for a Lexus was difficult to justify.Lexus produced only 500 LFAs, yet several remained unsold years after production ended in 2012 as dealers struggled to move units. Reports indicated that new, untitled LFAs sat on dealer lots as late as 2020. In some cases, dealerships retained the cars as showroom pieces or as long-term investments, rather than because of consumer demand. Today, the Lexus LFA Is Worth Over $776,000 Despite its failure in sales when new, today, the Lexus LFA is a highly valuable supercar and coveted by collectors, considered as a modern classic. If the $375,000 retail price of the LFA was astronomical, today they are valued over twice that. Classic.com, an aggregator of used car listings, suggests that the Lexus LFA has an average value of $776,353. Some examples have sold for over $1.1 million. Lexus LFA Values Make The Corvette A Bargain Today Via: Lexus Price Comparison: LFA Vs Corvette C8 (Source: Lexus, Chevrolet, Classic.com)When the Lexus LFA was first introduced, it was priced at $375,000, making a new C8 Corvette Stingray's base price of $68,300 seem like chump change. The 670-hp Corvette Z06 is more powerful than the LFA and has a retail price of $112,100, which is still less than half the cost.Additionally, just like the LFA, the used prices of the Corvette Stingray and the Z06 show a rise in value as demand for the Corvette models is extremely high, and the car is still in production. Classic.com shows that used Stingray models have an average value of $93,280, while used Z06 are worth around $163,029.The Lexus LFA's current value of $776,353 is astounding. However, it is exclusive to 500 examples, and its uniqueness makes it a modern classic, which may elevate it to a $1 million status soon. Jeremy Clarkson Loves The Lexus LFA Five Cars That Jeremy Clarkson Loves Lexus LFA Alfa Romeo 8C Ford GT Range Rover Volkswagen Golf GTI On several occasions, Jeremy Clarkson made it fairly clear that the Lexus LFA is one of the best cars he has ever driven. In Series 14, Episode 7 of Top Gear, the trio of presenters drove an Aston Martin Vanquish, a Dodge Viper SRT, and a Lexus LFA from Las Vegas and Los Angeles to the Mexican border. In the episode, while piloting the LFA, Clarkson acknowledged the practical flaws but expressed his deep love and admiration for the Japanese supercar.In the episode, Clarkson stated, "if somebody offered me a choice of any car ever made, I’d take a dark blue LFA. That’s how much I love this thing. Sure, it has faults — the petrol [gas] tank is too small, the seat belt is idiotic, and yes, I’d like a cupholder. But the rest of it is so exquisite… I’m gonna say it: It’s the best car I’ve ever driven. It really is!"