Tokyo 2009: Cool As Ice: Japanese architect builds full-size transparent Lexus LFA
Transparent Lexus LFA - Click above for high-res image gallery
Next to the Lexus LFA display at this week's Tokyo Motor Show is a separate room displaying brand-themed art. At first, we didn't bother going in, but we went back here on day two, and we're sure glad we did.
Inside, we found this amazing full-size transparent sculpture of Lexus' new $375,000 LFA supercar that was constructed by Scu Fujimoto, a noted Japanese architect. The sculpture was first displayed at the Milan Design Week earlier this year and is simply stunning to look at. What's most impressive is that details like the seats, instrument panel, engine, suspension, and transaxle can all be seen.
According to Lexus, the sculpture is constructed from transparent acrylic boards that have been sanded and polished. You can learn more about this unique piece of automotive art at Lexus' L-Finesse web site, but make sure to check out its stunning icy hotness in our high-res gallery below.
Gallery: Tokyo 2009: Transparent Lexus LFA
Gallery: Tokyo 2009: 2011 Lexus LFA
Photos copyright ©2009 Drew Phillips / Weblogs, Inc.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
DCragtop 11:23AM (10/22/2009)
that's cool
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9600baud 11:31AM (10/22/2009)
i see what you did there
James 12:24PM (10/22/2009)
Oooo...a Lexus LFA on ice.!
Gives me the chills...
The Hit 3:33AM (10/23/2009)
It's acrylic, not ice.
Just wanted to, ahem, clear things up.
Benfolio 11:32AM (10/22/2009)
So THAT'S why the LFA is so expensive.....
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click_playaz 11:35AM (10/22/2009)
It's expensive because of its uniqueness.
Wire frame LFA cut away and transparent LFA are amazing.
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vespid82 11:35AM (10/22/2009)
Is this really a "sculpture" that was done by hand, or just acrylic that was thrown on a 5-axis mill and shaped from some STL file....?
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David 11:38AM (10/22/2009)
Nice when you have money. Chrysler couldn't scrape enough pennies to do one of these.
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Evan 12:05PM (10/22/2009)
Transparent or not, it's still not a pretty car.
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Tael 12:24PM (10/22/2009)
touche
JDM Life 2:33PM (10/22/2009)
LOVE IT.
dal20402 12:15PM (10/22/2009)
I want this WAY more than I want a real LFA.
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Kattleox 12:21PM (10/22/2009)
It looks a lot better wen you cant see the details.
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jj 12:28PM (10/22/2009)
Ooh it does! So do all of the other "L" art cars (milano salone).
jj 12:29PM (10/22/2009)
This from the company that did the 2000GT?! Possibly the sexiest and most desirable Japanese car ever and maybe in my top-20 of all time?? Supra with a Veilside kit plus some euro touches, that about sums it up. Could be worse - could be the cabrio concept version where they couldn't figure out what to do with the scoop at the b-pillar so they just hack it off.
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JimmyD 12:30PM (10/22/2009)
It looks much better when I can't see it.
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ugg.tryptophan 12:39PM (10/22/2009)
now THAT is worth the asking price...
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