Lexus LF-A Production Version Supercar (Spy pics & info) - Page 4

ateekt · 06-14-2007, 12:28 PM

Lexus, trying to reach "GT-R" with this concept

...!

Bartek Sikorski · 06-16-2007, 03:05 PM

Lexus has always positioned itself as being more about luxury than outright sportiness, but that’s about to change with the new LF-A coupe due to be launched later this year. Competing against cars such as the Audi R8 and BMW M6, the LF-A will likely be powered by a 5.0L V10 engine churning out 500hp. The LF-A will also be available in a hybrid variant, as we reported here earlier, but it’s unknown how much power this version will have or what effect the heavy batteries and extra motor will have on the handling and weight.
Its front mid-engine placement, along with a rear-mounted transaxle and rear-mounted radiators, should allow for excellent weight distribution. Lexus has billed the concept LF-A as having a top speed in excess of 200mph, and we have no reason to doubt the production version will reach these limits if it’s sold unrestricted.
It’s a good sign to see the LF-A being tested at the Nurburgring and we hope the marketing execs don’t soften what could be an amazing car. BMW and Mercedes are both expected to release new super-coupes in the future so the fight among the premium car manufacturers is really hotting up. We can’t wait.

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Merc1 · 06-20-2007, 03:03 AM

Don't know if this has been posted, but Edmunds has a video on this:

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I think this is going to be some car, a car some of Germancarfans will deeply desire, including myself.

M

Mirage77 · 06-20-2007, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merc1

I think this is going to be some car, a car some of Germancarfans will deeply desire, including myself.

M

We shall see. It's going to be a very expensive car and we have very high expectations of it already, it's whether it will meet them.

Hypersonic · 06-20-2007, 05:12 AM

Well I'm going to give this car a chance -- it could well end up giving the R8 a run for its money .....and that would be a major coup for Lexus. I'll wait and see.

Deutsch · 06-23-2007, 09:00 PM

This car sure sounds like a home run! Take a listen....

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I think I'm in love!!!

Mirage77 · 06-24-2007, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deutsch

This car sure sounds like a home run! Take a listen....

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I think I'm in love!!!

Sounds a little like a Gallardo.

Never knew a Lexus can sound this good.

Bruce · 06-24-2007, 09:01 AM

Sounds awesome.

Thanks for the video Deutsch.

Merc1 · 06-29-2007, 05:22 AM

Those videos pretty much prove to me that this is going to be unlike any other car wearing the "Lexus" badge. This is going to be a sheer sports car, not a flabby boulevarder like the current SC430 or any other Lexus for that matter. This is going to be the real deal, I have no qualms in saying so now.

M

Mirage77 · 06-29-2007, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merc1

Those videos pretty much prove to me that this is going to be unlike any other car wearing the "Lexus" badge. This is going to be a sheer sports car, not a flabby boulevarder like the current SC430 or any other Lexus for that matter. This is going to be the real deal, I have no qualms in saying so now.

M

Indeed. This will break forever our perceptions of Lexus.

06-14-2007, 12:28 PM	#31 (permalink)
ateekt Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dominican Republic Posts: 397 Thanks: 70 Thanked 29 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Lexus LF-A Production Version Supercar (Spy pics & info) Lexus, trying to reach "GT-R" with this concept ...!

06-16-2007, 03:05 PM	#32 (permalink)
Bartek Sikorski Advocate Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 771 Thanks: 277 Thanked 510 Times in 248 Posts	Re: Lexus LF-A Production Version Supercar (Spy pics & info) Lexus has always positioned itself as being more about luxury than outright sportiness, but that’s about to change with the new LF-A coupe due to be launched later this year. Competing against cars such as the Audi R8 and BMW M6, the LF-A will likely be powered by a 5.0L V10 engine churning out 500hp. The LF-A will also be available in a hybrid variant, as we reported here earlier, but it’s unknown how much power this version will have or what effect the heavy batteries and extra motor will have on the handling and weight. Its front mid-engine placement, along with a rear-mounted transaxle and rear-mounted radiators, should allow for excellent weight distribution. Lexus has billed the concept LF-A as having a top speed in excess of 200mph, and we have no reason to doubt the production version will reach these limits if it’s sold unrestricted. It’s a good sign to see the LF-A being tested at the Nurburgring and we hope the marketing execs don’t soften what could be an amazing car. BMW and Mercedes are both expected to release new super-coupes in the future so the fight among the premium car manufacturers is really hotting up. We can’t wait. - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

06-20-2007, 03:03 AM	#33 (permalink)
Merc1 Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Aurora IL USA Posts: 4,955 Thanks: 363 Thanked 672 Times in 346 Posts	Re: Lexus LF-A Production Version Supercar (Spy pics & info) Don't know if this has been posted, but Edmunds has a video on this: - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER I think this is going to be some car, a car some of Germancarfans will deeply desire, including myself. M

06-20-2007, 05:12 AM	#35 (permalink)
Hypersonic Connoisseur Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 5,590 My Mood: Thanks: 1,063 Thanked 881 Times in 538 Posts	Re: Lexus LF-A Production Version Supercar (Spy pics & info) Well I'm going to give this car a chance -- it could well end up giving the R8 a run for its money .....and that would be a major coup for Lexus. I'll wait and see.

06-23-2007, 09:00 PM	#36 (permalink)
Deutsch Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: L.A. Posts: 5,362 Thanks: 301 Thanked 468 Times in 240 Posts	Re: Lexus LF-A Production Version Supercar (Spy pics & info) This car sure sounds like a home run! Take a listen.... - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER I think I'm in love!!!

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Bruce Crazy Canadian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: British Columbia Posts: 9,457 My Mood: Thanks: 3,577 Thanked 2,898 Times in 1,767 Posts Blog Entries: 2	Re: Lexus LF-A Production Version Supercar (Spy pics & info) Sounds awesome. Thanks for the video Deutsch.

06-29-2007, 05:22 AM	#39 (permalink)
Merc1 Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Aurora IL USA Posts: 4,955 Thanks: 363 Thanked 672 Times in 346 Posts	Re: Lexus LF-A Production Version Supercar (Spy pics & info) Those videos pretty much prove to me that this is going to be unlike any other car wearing the "Lexus" badge. This is going to be a sheer sports car, not a flabby boulevarder like the current SC430 or any other Lexus for that matter. This is going to be the real deal, I have no qualms in saying so now. M

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