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Lexus LF-A Sports Car Concept

 
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Lexus LF-A Sports Car Concept

Lexus LF-A Sports Car Concept

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The LF-A sports-car concept was originally shown at the 2005 NAIAS to express a new direction in styling for the Lexus brand. The goals for the new LF-A are no different than they were with the original concept: to build a supercar with Ferrari-rivaling performance.

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The running gear of the LF-A is just as it was with the original, powered by a high-revving 500hp V10 engine. Its front mid-engine placement, along with a rear-mounted transaxle and rear-mounted radiators, is said to enhance weight distribution. The horsepower, sculpted aero kit and the revised styling should allow the coupe to reach speeds in excess of 200mph.

What's different with this unveiling is that it's closer to what a production version would be. "The first LF-A was a pure concept, but one that we went so far as to conduct engineering analysis on," said Bob Carter, Lexus Division's group vice president and general manager. "This latest concept is much closer to a vehicle that we would bring to market, and one in which we will be gauging consumer interest."

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  1. By biturbo Posted: 1/8/2007 4:57pm PST

    Not bad at all, but...

    This Lexus will be 100% an automatic-only. Traditional for Lexus and shown in pictures [no shifter, no clutch pedal, no mention of a decent transmission]. Do not count on a DSG-style marvel because Toyota does not have one. So it will be another antiquated power-sapping torque converter.

    The Lexus will be heavy, they have no choice, it is a luxury car. Tons of sound-proofing, useless options, niceties, automatic, etc.

    Where is the point for 500+ HP?
     
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  2. By rossi200 Posted: 1/17/2007 5:17pm PST

    have u ever thought that it might have a flappy paddle gear box if it, or a car like this, goes into production?
     
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  3. By car traveller Posted: 1/17/2007 6:55pm PST

    Superb, 500hp V10. The will be Toyota V10 ? After Toyota Supra, this is another good looking sport car.
     
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  4. By hxgaser Posted: 1/17/2007 11:04pm PST

    Good looking car, but you don't get that, "come fornicate in my tail pipe" attraction with this Lexus.
     
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