LFA [Official] Lexus LF-A Supercar (Production Version)

330CIZHP · Oct 7, 2012

Guibo said:
But the LP560-4 tachometer I posted the link to clearly shows redline starts at 8500. That's also the redline that the C&D test sheet for the LP560-4 shows.

Yes, I am seeing it as a bit subjective. The line breaks off at 8250 rpm and then the next notch is at 8500 rpm where the red section begins. So due to the line-break after 8250 rpm, I was not so sure. If the line did not break off then it being white or red would have made it clear, but that is not the case.

For confirmation, I checked out a few videos to see where the tranny is shifting at and the needle does seems to reach somewhere in the 8400 - 8500 rpm region so it could very well be 8500 rpm like you said. Sport Auto also has the graph plotted to 8500 rpm for the LP570-4 so it seems to corroborate what you are saying.

Guibo · Oct 7, 2012

330CIZHP said:
Just also noticed, it says the engine is 'direct injected'. I never knew the Audi/Lambo V10 is direct injected.

Yep, direct injection was first featured for the Gallardo in the LP560-4. Interestingly, for "Redline/limiter," R&T lists it as 8500/8700 for the R8 5.2.
http://www.roadandtrack.com/content...version/2/file/RT_To-the-Power-of-12_data.pdf

330CIZHP · Oct 8, 2012

Lexus USA:

Scott Pruett to race an Eclipse 500 jet in a white 563 HP Nurburgring edition LFA on 10/08/12

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Scott Pruett practicing his run in the mountains:

Bruce · Oct 8, 2012

Looks spectacular in white. Not sure on the rims though (BBS?). Prefer the standard rims.

330CIZHP · Oct 8, 2012

Bruce said:
Looks spectacular in white. Not sure on the rims though (BBS?). Prefer the standard rims.

Yep. BBS. I believe the standard one's are BBS as well.

Bruce · Oct 8, 2012

330CIZHP said:
Yep. BBS. I believe the standard one's are BBS as well.

I did not know that. Thanks

330CIZHP · Oct 9, 2012

Lexus USA Facebook

The LFA Nürburgring roared across the finish line two seconds ahead of the Eclipse 500 in today's showdown. Official results and photos tomorrow.

Yaz · Oct 9, 2012

So only one LF-A Spider is made? Whose the lucky owner?
The value of it will be sky high.

330CIZHP · Oct 10, 2012

Yaz said:
So only one LF-A Spider is made? Whose the lucky owner?
The value of it will be sky high.

It is one of the prototypes that got converted to a Spyder. It will not be put up for sale.

330CIZHP · Oct 10, 2012

Via Lexus USA

Rules of the race:

- Plane will get a 100 mph head start
- Lexus LFA launches from dead stop as the plane flies by at 100 mph
- Both start acceleration over the 4800 feet (1.5 KM) runway.
- Plane turns around and LFA needs to before taking the u-turn and then acceleration again.
- Race all way back to the starting line and LFA must come to a full stop before the plane crosses the finish line.

Carmaker1 · Oct 10, 2012

Lexus Caught Testing Third Special LF-A Called the AD-X with a Very Porsche Like Livery

We have to admit, Lexus has us somewhat baffled lately with its special LF-A prototypes roaming the famed Nürburgring test track.
As you may very well remember, over the past few months, our spies have nabbed two unique test cars, including a teal-colored model with black stripes and the "AD-A" inscription on the front fenders, followed by a green LFA, again with black stripes but with an "AD-B" label right behind the front wheel arches.
Now, we have a third (!) prototype, this one painted in a white color scheme with red accents on the body and wheels that brings to mind the Porsche 911 Carrera RS. It's named the LFA AD-X.
While similar to the other two prototypes that combine bits and pieces from the production Nürburgring Edition with special aero enhancements, the AD-X does sport some subtle changes such as the different rims that are painted red.
When asked by Lexus Enthusiast about the "AD" test cars back in July, Etienne Plas, senior manager of product communications for Lexus Europe, claimed that the automaker does not intend to produce these models.
"These LFA units spotted at Nürburgring are one-off vehicles developed by the TMC technical division, and are currently being tested for technical purposes only," said Plas. "We have no plans to produce and sell any new special edition of the LFA."

Soup · Oct 12, 2012

Yaz · Oct 12, 2012

Takes a real man to drive a pink car

..... I'd do it if it were an LF-A.

330CIZHP · Oct 13, 2012

Yaz said:
Takes a real man to drive a pink car ..... I'd do it if it were an LF-A.

I seriously think Australia needs to cut the crap with these wrapped ridiculous colors. It is the same LFA that was wrapped in chrome before and now this.

Human · Oct 13, 2012

330CIZHP said:
I seriously think Australia needs to cut the crap with these wrapped ridiculous colors. It is the same LFA that was wrapped in chrome before and now this.

I bet ya, Paris Hilton will be interested...however I do feel a horrendous crash waiting to happen

hoffmeister_fan · Oct 13, 2012

yeah, I've long since been over the whole "wrapped" car fad. Chrome just narcisstic BS. And I'm over the whole matte paint trend, however, I will admit the LFA is looks perfectly natural in that paint scheme. An M5 in matte colors...well, that's a different story.

BTW, I would drive the s*** out of that pink LFA.

330CIZHP · Oct 14, 2012

Lexus LFA AD-X at Dottinger Hohe uphill climb fly-by

hoffmeister_fan · Oct 19, 2012

Just read found out that the aforementioned pink-wrapped car was for Breast Cancer Awareness...yeah, I would definitely have my (hypothetical) LFA wrapped for a great cause like that.