Lexus LFA News
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Pro skater Tony Hawk was recently loaned a bright yellow 2012 Lexus LFA for his birthday, which he ended up using for a very daring stunt.
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Lexus and Toyota Go To (The Green) Hell In Nürburgring Race
Aston Martin and Ferrari may commonly mingle with Lexus next to the greens at your local country club, but in May they’ll compete together and with others at “The Green Hell,” Germany’s Nürburgring race track. It may be easy to first associate the Japanese luxury...
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Pair Of Scion FR-S Coupes To Tackle 2012 Nürburgring 24 Hours
Years in the making, long spied at test tracks around the world, and often displayed at auto shows, Scion’s new 2013 FR-S is now just weeks away from hitting showrooms along with being just a few weeks away from making its international racing debut. The Scion FR-S, or more accurately, its...
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First Lexus LFA Nurburgring Edition Lands In The U.S.
Upgrading your LFA to the Nurburgring package may cost you an additional $70,000 but it adds a whole assortment of upgrades to make the car even faster.
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Lexus LFA Supercar Pays A Visit To Jay Leno’s Garage: Video
Jay Leno simply loves that the Lexus LFA packs so much carbon fiber, as revealed in this latest episode of Jay Leno's Garage.
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Former F1 Driver Alex Wurz Tests The Lexus LFA: Video
Alex Wurz may be driving for Toyota’s Le Mans effort in 2012 but the former F1 driver took some time out to test the 2012 Lexus LFA supercar at Estoril recently.
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With a 552-horsepower V-10, an exhaust note that could humble some race cars, and a pricetag that makes other supercars look cheap, it’s safe to stay that the Lexus LFA is one confidence-boosting machine. Sadly, that confidence can often translate into owners thinking they’re far better drivers than they actually are. That said, it was only a matter of time until one of the 500 Lexus LFA supercars--either already delivered or destined for production--was going to be involved in a crash. We now have images of the first customer-delivered Lexus LFA known to be in a crash. We...
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Lexus LFA Roadster Makes Surprise Showing At Drift Event: Video
Despite reports surfacing late last year claiming Lexus had canceled plans for a production version of its stunning LFA Roadster Concept due to economic uncertainty, a never before seen topless LFA finished in white was spotted at a drift event in Japan coinciding with the 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon...
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Tracking The History Of The Lexus LFA Supercar: Video
What began originally as an exercise in lightweight construction development at Lexus would eventually become one of the greatest and most talked about supercars of the modern era. It turns out it was the influence of one man, who would later become the chief engineer of the new supercar’s...
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2012 Lexus LFA Mega-Gallery And Video
It may have its detractors, but there’s no denying that the 2012 Lexus LFA is a force to be reckoned with. The sultry supercar marks both a turning point in Lexus' design and the beginning of a renewed focus for the luxury marque--one that’s almost entirely performance themed. Sitting...
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2012 Lexus LFA Up For Sale On eBay, Again
With all the hoopla surrounding Lexus’ efforts to prevent resellers flogging its LFA supercar, with limited availability, selective customer profiling, and finicky lease contracts all employed by the Japanese automaker to ensure its cars would only be going to those who truly wanted to enjoy...
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Lexus Plans LFA Tokyo Edition, Cans LFA Roadster, New Supra Coming?
The news out of Japan today is neither catastrophic, depressing, nor simply disinteresting: it's borderline brilliant. According to a new report, Lexus is planning a special LFA Tokyo Edition with more carbon fiber and a new Supra is in the works. First, the new Supra talk. It's not the FT-86 II...
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In standard trim the Lexus LFA supercar has lapped the notorious Nurburgring-Nordschleife in a reasonable 7:38, but now the car equipped with its optional Nurburgring Package has done the feat in just 7:14.64. Yes, you read that correctly. And here's the video to prove it. Not only is this time amazing for a naturally aspirated, rear-wheel drive luxury car, but it beats the times of stripped out road-going racers like the Porsche 911 GT2 RS (7:18), Dodge Viper ACR (7:22.1), and Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (7:19.63). In fact, the only production cars to have beaten it, of which there are just...
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Kyle Busch Loses License For 128 MPH Lexus LFA Speeding Offence
NASCAR star Kyle Busch had a run in with the law back in May when he was pulled over near his home in Mooresville, North Carolina for doing 128 mph in a 45 mph zone. The car he was driving was a bright yellow Lexus LFA supercar similar to the one pictured, which he had borrowed for a test drive...
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Dodge Viper Race Team Owner Buys First Lexus LFA In Germany
Manfred Sattler, the owner of the Dodge Viper racing team Vulkan Racing-Mintgen Motorsport, bought the first 2012 Lexus LFA in Germany.
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Lexus LFA Flying Doctors Report Completely Unfounded
Reports of the Lexus LFA having a flying doctor style service team in Europe are completely unfounded says Lexus.
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Lexus LFA Roadster Coming In 2014, GS-F To Go Hybrid?
According to reports, Lexus will wait one whole year after production of the LFA ends before launching the new LFA Roadster.
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Paris Hilton Gets Lexus LFA From Boyfriend, Later Breaks Up And Swaps Color
It turns out that Hilton really did love the LFA, just not the color.
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Just two weeks after his thrilling win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the number 2 Audi R18 TDI, German driver André Lotterer will take to the notorious Nurburgring-Nordschleife for the equally arduous Nurburgring 24 Hours endurance race. Lotterer will pilot one of two Lexus LFAs that will feature in this weekend’s race, marking the fourth consecutive year that the Japanese supercar is competing in the event. Lotterer, who has successfully driven for Toyota and Lexus in the Japanese Formula Nippon and Super GT championships, will team up with Juichi Wakisaka and Takayuki Kinoshita...
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Gazoo Racing Prepares Lexus LFA For Nurburgring 24 Hours Assault
Last weekend we were treated to the annual 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race and in just a week’s time we’ll be enthralled by another 24 hour long race, the equally arduous Nurburgring 24 Hours at the famous Nurburgring-Nordschleife in Germany’s pristine Eifel hills. The...
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Akira Iida Drifts The 2012 Lexus LFA: Video
With a screaming 4.8-liter V-10 engine channeling 552 horsepower through its rear wheels, few other production cars are more suitable for drifting than the 2012 Lexus LFA. Take an expect driver like Akira Iida, a man that’s competed in Japan’s Super GT touring car series as well as the...
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Onboard A Lexus LFA Racing Around The Nurburgring: Video
Here’s your chance to ride shotgun in a race-prepped Lexus LFA as it storms around the Nurburgring circuit in Germany at a recent VLN event. By watching this video you are taken directly into the cockpit of the Lexus LFA, number 111, which ended up fifth overall in the race. Behind the wheel...
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Lexus Celebrates Style In London This Summer
Lexus will be out in force at social events this summer in key cities across Europe, inviting the general public to get up close and personal with its latest offerings. London in particular will be getting special treatment, with the 2012 Lexus LFA supercar expected to be the highlight of the...
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NASCAR Star Kyle Busch Busted For Doing 128 MPH In Lexus LFA
NASCAR star Kyle Busch, currently third in the Sprint Cup standings, was pulled over on a road near his home in Mooresville, North Carolina yesterday for speeding in a bright yellow 2012 Lexus LFA not unlike the one pictured above. Busch was driving with his wife Samantha in the car at a speed of...
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