Hybrid version of LF-A supercar confirmed by Lexus
Click on the photo for a gallery of the LF-A concept at Detroit
At the Detroit Auto Show in January, Lexus showed a re-styled version of the LF-A concept that originally appeared on the show circuit in 2005 and has turned up periodically running around the Nurburgring in Germany. Until now, the LF-A has been powered by a 500hp 5.0L V-10 driving the rear wheels. At the same show, Toyota also showed a sports car concept called FT-HS that had a hybrid drivetrain.
Reports are now coming out of England that a new Lexus branded high-end sports car may be on the way that combines elements of both of those concepts. Lexus GB director has reportedly acknowledged that an all new supercar is coming before the end of the decade that doesn't share a platform with any existing vehicle. According to Settle, it will have new hybrid technology, indicating that it may have plug-in capability which is plausible since Toyota has already said the next generation Prius will have lithium ion batteries. If Toyota does indeed build this car, it could make an interesting counterpoint to Honda's NSX sucessor which looks like it will have a conventional ICE powerplant.
[Source: Motor Authority]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
GWB 5:22PM (4/27/2007)
That's one ugly SOB.
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Ligor 5:36PM (4/27/2007)
well, this is not how the production car will look,
but I still suspect more 'Audi bar-of-soap' like styling than Ferrari 'hot'
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Biff Baxter All American 6:09PM (4/27/2007)
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz......
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Jruhi4 6:08PM (4/27/2007)
A careful reading of Lexus U.K. director Steve Settles' original comments on Motor Trader reveals he might've confirmed a second new Lexus hybrid, a version of the IS. For more, read the my.IS article I wrote:
http://my.is/forums/f41/did-lexus-united-kingdom-director-imply-upcoming-hybrid-327873/#post4835404
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Lexus IS-F 7:32PM (4/27/2007)
This car is going to be awesome! Lexus needs a car to compete in this category. Audi R8, Acura NSX, Corvette, its about time toyota has something again!!
http://www.lexusf.com
Dedicated to the new Lexus 'F'
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Jonathan Hicks 9:36PM (4/27/2007)
Okay. 5 Liter V10, YES! Hybrid powertrain, maybe not. Whatever the engine, please offer both a six speed manual or eight speed auto. I cannot wait for the production car. But a hybrid powered supercar is just ridiculous.
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HotRodzNKustoms 10:58PM (4/27/2007)
*yawn* They will not sell a single one.
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jgp 2:28AM (4/28/2007)
For all intents and purposes, a hybrid powertrain is just a big turbo. Hybrid powertrains don't have to be used for green econocars.
Couple a powerful engine with a hybrid powertrain, and you've got supercar-level performance. Imagine a 5.0L V10 in a hybrid. You have the power of the 5.0L engine plus the boost of the hybrid powertrain. Yummy.
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renars 3:29AM (4/28/2007)
stunning looking car! this car would sell on looks alone, plus it's a daily driver/reliable supercar, since it's a Lexus!!
in real life on the street this car would look way different then anything else. what a head turner. I love the 'snake like' profile...
and a hybrid version is interesting, as long as it's with the V10. that means it will have AWD and possibly 600hp? that's awesome, I want one!
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Evotec 2:55PM (4/28/2007)
Yesss...
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