VIDEO: Production spec Lexus LF-A opens the taps outside the 'Ring
The Lexus LF-A supercar has been a long time coming and Toyota has finally confirmed (in an ambiguous press release) that the production version is headed to the Tokyo Motor Show next month. The LF-A (or LF-L) is a lock for production and rumors have the Japanese supercar going on sale in the UK as early as this month. Lending more credence to its imminent arrival: a new video of the LF-A leaving a gas station outside the Nurburgring.Joining a pre-production camo-clad mule is a white LF-A cloaked in a minimal amount of detail obscuring taping, and as the near production version heads out slowly from the lot, the lucky driver quickly gets on the go pedal, with the rev-happy 550 hp V10 powerplant letting out a series of F1-style cries. It's definitely worth your time, especially if you've got the speakers to appreciate the sound of Toyota's first exotic powertrain. Make the jump to check out the video and Toyota's release.
Gallery: Lexus LF-A Concept
[Source: YouTube]
PRESS RELEASE
LEXUS TO DISPLAY TWO-SEAT SUPERCAR AND LF-Ch AT TOKYO SHOW
Highlights of the Lexus stand at the forthcoming Tokyo Motor Show (October 24 to November 4) will be the announcement of a revolutionary supercar and the LF-Ch concept, a compact-premium hybrid vehicle.
Two-seat supercar (World Reveal)
This concept vehicle epitomises the purest form of driving exhilaration and performance. Details of the car will be announced at the Lexus press briefing in Tokyo on October 21.
LF-Ch (Japan debut – previously seen at Frankfurt Show)
This stylish premium concept vehicle combines dynamic performance with very low emissions.
- Compact five-door package
- Equipped with Lexus Hybrid Drive for superior environmental and driving performance
- Dimensions: Length: 4,300mm, Width: 1,790mm, Height: 1,400mm
- Wheelbase: 2,600mm
- Tyre size: Front: 225/35R20, Rear: 225/35R20
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
soldieroftafari 1:32PM (10/08/2009)
Sexy
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SimbaDogg 12:27PM (10/09/2009)
225/30/20...Call me crazy, but does anyone else think those tires are excessively narrow. especially for a car (even if it WAS awd) putting down over 500hp @ the crank. i mean, even my smaller/less powerful s2000 makes me want something larger than the 215/225 that come stock
Derek 9:01PM (10/09/2009)
Those tire sizes are for the LF-Ch..........
Mr.K 1:33PM (10/08/2009)
Looks good. Sounds great.
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Tourian 3:34PM (10/08/2009)
First time I've seen one in white. Awesome.
Venom 1:34PM (10/08/2009)
Oh hell yeah.
Nice.
Now this is what Toyota used to be when they made the Supra and the MR2.
It just sounds awesome at the end.
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AC 3:00PM (10/08/2009)
with out the "value"
$400,000 is quite a bit for the car when you can get a Lambo or Ferrari
Japanese sports cars are known for its entry price tag with a modding potential to outrun cars that still costs 2 or 3 times more after modding.
at $400,000 I sure hope it will be able to outrun Bugatti Veyron
Temple 3:34PM (10/08/2009)
The $400,000 figure is plain wrong. Those rumors come from guesstimates from British magazines, claiming they expect the car to cost £200,000.
When the British pound was stronger, and dollar weaker, £1=$2, but that really isn't the case anymore. Not to mention that any car in the UK and EU have VAT included within the price (~20% tax).
For comparison the new Ferrari 458 Italia will cost £175,368. Which puts this LF-A within that price range in terms of speculated price, but the LF-A will have a fully carbon-fiber monocoque body.
DayShifter 4:23PM (10/08/2009)
Love the car, just a much as I liked the Supra... But again, it's going to run into the same problem.... the price.
Jrejre 1:37PM (10/08/2009)
Between this and the ft-86 I'm actually paying attention to Toyota again.
Hopefully I can actually afford one of them.
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Daniel Hess 5:38PM (10/08/2009)
You'll have a good chance to get a ft-86; early press says it's going to start in the low $20's, and top out at around $30k... Should be fun!
Jrejre 11:21PM (10/08/2009)
I've heard a 25k+ number thrown around and I'm hoping it will be priced lower than that. The mustang, miata, and genesis coupe all start at 22k so I think that's the number they need to hit. Unfortunately I think the sub 20k performance car days are behind us. Although toyota could destroy the competition if they can pull that off.
This Man. 1:39PM (10/08/2009)
All I have to say to Toyota is this:
Build it (FT-86, LF-A) and they will come (They, as in enthusiasts).
Oh, and while you're at it, bring out a sexy new Soarer too please.
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Randy915 12:54AM (10/09/2009)
You mean rich people? I certainly can't afford an LF-A anytime soon...
mikhalian 1:42PM (10/08/2009)
It'd be awesome if they kept the straight cut gears from the mule, but then Lexuphiles would probably complain about the awesome drivetrain noise.
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uzz30driver 3:18PM (10/08/2009)
My god yes! The Soarer went soft in 2002 with the SC430. Bring back a stylish lux-performance coupe back a la SC400.
Sofa King Fast! 1:43PM (10/08/2009)
I still can't find a way to like those air intakes beside the side windows. They look really akward.
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Rob 1:51PM (10/08/2009)
Totally, agree, awkward and ugly. But...you wont see that when you're sitting inside listening to that awesome noise!
James Sonne 2:11PM (10/08/2009)
Agreed. Maybe if someone could explain to me why they're there ... to give the groceries in my trunk a breeze? There's already brake ducts ... maybe, assuming it actually routes out somewhere ... it cools the exhaust pipes ... or acts as a mid-vehicle downforce generator. These are all fanciful ideas. I'm sure Toyota used an aerodynamics tunnel to design this thing, it has to have a reason. It seems too weird to be for praxis or for artis.
Silly Pickle 2:51PM (10/08/2009)
They're there to rip the hands off car jackers...reach for the handle, nail the throttle...tear hand off. And they come out the other end as charred remains havnig passed thruogh the exhaust/incinerator system. Simple really.
I personally don't think it sounded all that hot...maybe in a better quality video??? Sure it revs high, but it was almost like finger nails on chalk board irritating. Aint no Alfa 8C. Like I said...better video might help.