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

[Alx]

The latest word on Lexus' LF-A supercar... 'GT500'?


Lest one need further corroboration, word 'round Toyota's campfire is that Lexus' compelling LF-A supercar's gestation continues apace. Reportedly due by 2008, UK-based Pistonheads.com is reporting that the high-powered coupe is to be called the 'GT500,' though we're not sure how well that will sit with brand-protectionist types over at Ford.
The Ferrari-chaser will most likely be motivated by a 500 bhp 5.0L V10, with the possibility of a less-expensive V8 variant ('GT450').
According to sources, Lexus' long-rumored NSX-fighter will come in between £75,000 - £100,000 ($130,000-$173,000) depending on the powertrain.
The LF-A/GT500/90210 production model is slated to appear at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show (where the concept premiered last year).
[Source: Pistonheads.com]

 

[Bartek S.]

Lexus LF-A set to be launched Pictures

Lexus is near to completing development for its first ever supercar, a V10 powered coupe based on the LF-A concept. Details of the car have yet to be made available, but it is set to drive the Japanese brand into the rarefied, £100,000-plus motoring arena.
“This car will not be an adaptation of anything that already exists – it will be something entirely different,” said Lexus GB director Steve Settle. “It promises to set a fresh standard in the hybrid technology to which Lexus is totally committed and we are very excited about it. But before we expand at the top end of the market, we will also be adding to the hybrid offer at the lower end of our range.”

The LF-A supercar will go on sale on the Eruopean market at the end of the decade.

Source: Top Speed

 

[Monster]

Re: Lexus LF-A set to be launched Pictures

The LF-A is mid engined right?

 

[Bruce]

Re: Lexus LF-A set to be launched Pictures

The LF-A is mid engined right?

Um, as far as I know it's front engine.

>> Check this spy photo

I could be wrong though

 

[Osnabrueck]

Re: Lexus LF-A set to be launched Pictures

Mid Engined.

 

[Centurion]

Re: Lexus LF-A Supercar Approved, Will Cost $170,000







True to the concept
Finally, here it is. For the first time without disguise, the V10 powered Lexus LF-A prototype driving is its rounds at the Nürburgring.

It’s close to the concept as we all expected, with just some minor changes. The official debut will probably be at the Car Show in Frankfurt during September. In the meantime the guys at Lexus will continue testing and fine tuning suspension and handling.

With photos of the Honda NSX mule surfacing a little while ago, Lexus probably wanted to let the readers of car magazines across the globe have a glimpse of the LF-A instead of the NSX mule. The Japanese super-car war has just started, beware of the Ninjas.


Worldcarfans.com

 

[Bruce]

Re: Lexus LF-A Supercar Approved, Will Cost $170,000

I realize the price tag is ridiculously high, but the way in which the market now operates I really don't think they'll have problems selling them (especially in North America).

 

[Osnabrueck]

Re: Lexus LF-A Supercar Approved, Will Cost $170,000

I realize the price tag is ridiculously high, but the way in which the market now operates I really don't think they'll have problems selling them (especially in North America).

Personally, I think the LF-A will be a very hard sell at that price point. Much as Lexus has clout in North America, their bread and butter are the mundane RX SUV and ES sedan. People don't head to Lexus when they want something special - The SC sells at a glacial pace and they've just now broken the $100k barrier with the LS600h L.

Much as I think the LF-A is shaping up to be something extra cool, I don't think there's the installed market for a car with such questionable cache. I'm on the fence with this car.

 

[Bruce]

Re: Lexus LF-A Supercar Approved, Will Cost $170,000

Personally, I think the LF-A will be a very hard sell at that price point. Much as Lexus has clout in North America, their bread and butter are the mundane RX SUV and ES sedan. People don't head to Lexus when they want something special - The SC sells at a glacial pace and they've just now broken the $100k barrier with the LS600h L.

Much as I think the LF-A is shaping up to be something extra cool, I don't think there's the installed market for a car with such questionable cache. I'm on the fence with this car.

Point taken and understood. I doubt it's going to sell like 'hot-cakes', but I still think it has the possibility of selling in a steady stream. Afterall, the market is now open to pretty much anything (even no name brands). On the otherhand, you make a good point about people who buy Lexus' not wanting anything too special, which of course could lead to the demise of this vehicle.

So I suppose I've got a touch of schizophrenia.

Funny you should mention the SC. I wonder what they'll do with it.

 

[Centurion]

Re: Lexus LF-A Supercar Approved, Will Cost $170,000

Guys. Take the $170 with a gigantic bucket of salt, it a very uneducated speculation, we all know that there is no way the car will be that expensive.
The car will cost maxiumum 120k.

 

[ateekt]

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

 

[Bartek S.]

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.

Lexus LF-A spyshots » Autoblog.nl » Autonieuws van de straat
Motor Authority » Spy shots: Lexus LF-A

 

[Merc1]

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

Exclusive Spy Video: 2009 Lexus LF-A

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

M

 

[Mr. M]

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.

 

[SDNR]

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]

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

Exclusive Spy Video: 2009 Lexus LF-A

I think I'm in love!!!

 

[Mr. M]

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

Exclusive Spy Video: 2009 Lexus LF-A

I think I'm in love!!!

Sounds a little like a Gallardo.

Never knew a Lexus can sound this good.

 

[Bruce]

Sounds awesome.

Thanks for the video Deutsch.

 

[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

 

[Mr. M]

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.