Lexus LF-A


VIDEO: Lexus LFA illicitly investigated by fanboy in secret warehouse

If Motor Mavens legitimately got a call from a well-placed friend and truly snuck in to fiddle with a $400,000 car that's ostensibly in trustworthy care, we apologize, but it smells really staged from here. It doesn't matter, though, the LFA looks fantastic in this video, and the LCD gauges are cool to watch in action. That's the real value of this video, watching the interior come alive like the bridge of some kind of spaceship. Damon talked about the way the gauges animate to display different information, but watching the display ... Read more →

VIDEO: Justin Bell shows off Lexus LFA in Jay Leno's Garage Frank Filipponio

The lease-only 2011 Lexus LFA supercar has been getting a lot of exposure lately. We had a chance to drive it a few weeks ago and just showed you some pics of the matte black car when it showed up ...

Cars & Coffee: Lexus LFA shows up ahead of LA Auto Show Frank Filipponio

The Lexus LFA supercar might not be in dealerships for another year or more, but the two prototypes are getting quite a workout. After driving the car in Miami, we heard the white one was shipped ...

Autoblog Podcast #150 - Tokyo Motor Show Edition Dan Roth

It's Episode #150 of the Autoblog Podcast, and we raided the crypt to give you your buck-and-a-half's worth. Former podcast staples John Neff and Chris Paukert have been unearthed and join ...

First Drive: 2011 Lexus LFA is wicked and this way comes Damon Lavrinc

It's taken nearly four days to wrap my head around the 2011 Lexus LFA, and if I'm honest, I'm still not halfway there. The combination of a decade-long gestation, a half dozen prototypes comprised ...

The Lexus LFA may cost $375k, but the paper one is free 1 month ago on Autoblog

Many people are into model cars. And... origami. Tangrams, too – which are sort of a two-dimensional, reusable form of origami. What are we on about here, why are we discussing folding paper and models? Funny you should ask. See, the all new Lexus LFA went ahead and got revealed the other ...

Tokyo 2009: Cool As Ice: Japanese architect builds full-size transparent Lexus LFA 1 month ago on Autoblog

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 ...

Tickled pink over the Lexus LFA configurator 1 month ago on Autoblog

This appears to be the week of the Lexus LFA, with tons of new images (both live and press), videos, and details spilling out about Toyota's new supercar. While the car itself is on display at the Tokyo Motor Show, those who want to get up close and personal with the V10 wonder can do so today, at ...

Tokyo 2009: Lexus reveals $375,000 LFA supercar...finally [w/VIDEO] 1 month ago on Autoblog

var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/autos/Tokyo_2009_Lexus_reveals_375_000_LFA_supercar_finally'; It seems like the Lexus LFA has been around forever. In reality, the first concept version was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show in 2005, but that's a long time in the automotive world. Additional ...

One more massive Lexus LF-A leak, with specs 1 month ago on Autoblog

The Tokyo Motor Show countdown continues with yet another round of Lexus LF-A leakage courtesy of OmniAuto. Check out the gallery below to get up close and personal with the official shots of the LF-A before we bring you live impressions from the floor. But before you do, get a load of the ...

VIDEO: Lexus LF-A breaks cover before Tokyo unveiling 1 month ago on Autoblog

In less than six hours the wraps will officially come off the Lexus LF-A at the Tokyo Motor Show. And about 36 hours after that, we'll be piloting Lexus' first foray into supercardom on and around Florida's Homestead-Miami Speedway. But in this day and age, any auto expo wouldn't be complete ...

VIDEO: Dutch auto journo says Lexus LF-A is the best car he's ever driven 1 month ago on Autoblog

The man you see above is Thomas Bangma. Described as a Dutch automotive journalist, and noted on his LinkedIn page as an "Independent Automotive Professional," we can't find much dirt on him -- but if he's getting invited to press events for the Lexus LF-A, he must know a bit about something. ...

VIDEO: Lexus LF-A does everything but go on sale, including drifting... sorta 1 month ago on Autoblog

After two separate concept vehicles and years of waiting, the Lexus LF-A finally appears to be ready for prime time. The first-ever Lexus supercar has reached critical mass on the Interwebs, with Nurburgring sightings and videos of the V10-powered wunderkind on public roads. And while we're all ...

VIDEO: Production spec Lexus LF-A opens the taps outside the 'Ring 1 month ago on Autoblog

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 ...

Spy Shots: Lexus LF-A back on 'Ring wearing white 2 months ago on Autoblog

Looks like the Lexus LF-A (LF-L?) might be closer to production than we had thought. The gang at NextAutos just posted spy pics of a very production-ready-looking white LF-A doing some more hotlapping at the Nordschleife. Although this ages-in-the-making supercar has been trotted out at several ...

VIDEO: Lexus LF-A racer gets its obligatory split-screen Nürburgring run on 3 months ago on Autoblog

This is fun. There's no "record" or anything like that at stake, just one man – Takayuki Kinoshita – and one supercar beating the stuffing out of each other on Germany's all too well known Nürburgring Nordschleife. The supercar in question is the soon-to-be-released Lexus LF-A ...

The L-Word: Lexus to rename LF-A supercar as LF-L? 3 months ago on Autoblog

What's in a name? More than you'd otherwise assume, especially when it comes to range-topping supercars. Exotics always seem to change monikers before they hit the streets, so following Mercedes' decision to relabel its anticipated SLC as the SLS instead, Lexus is reportedly changing the name of ...

REPORT: Toyoda says Lexus LF-A on time and headed for America, reconfirms Toyobaru 3 months ago on Autoblog

There's a new sheriff in town at Toyota, and he's wasting no time in making his presence felt at the World's Largest Automaker. Fortunately, that finally means a return to building fun-to-drive cars after years of offering virtually nothing to tempt the enthusiast market. We can only hope that ...

Autocar first to get a crack at wheeltime in the Lexus LF-A. Sort of. 4 months ago on Autoblog

It seems as if Lexus has been working on the LF-A supercar forever. Or at least six years. It's been shown in three different concept forms, including a convertible, at auto shows since 2005 and it has twice participated in the Nürburgring 24. Toyota has never publicly confirmed whether it ...

Second That Emotion: Toyobaru re-confirmed for Tokyo Motor Show? 4 months ago on Autoblog

As recently as February, the Toyota/Subaru sports car was declared dead, a week later it was back on, a few weeks after that there were rumblings that it would be at this year's Tokyo Motor Show. Japan's Best Car magazine is apparently reporting that the little car will definitely be revealed in ...

VIDEOS: Need for Speed SHIFT includes Lexus LF-A, BMW M3 GT2, lots of awesome 6 months ago on Autoblog

The holidays come for auto freaks several times a year, and we call those times auto shows. But with the motor show calendar on break for the summer, we got an unexpected injection of octane from this year's E3 video game expo. As if it weren't enough to catch a glimpse at such promising upcoming ...

VIDEO: Lexus LF-A supercar burns it up at the Nürburgring 24 6 months ago on Autoblog

There were two Lexus LF-As entered into last week's Nurburgring 24 Hour race prepared by the Gazoo Racing Team. This is what happened to one of them, car #15, about two hours from the end of the enduro. Just one of a jumble of cars that didn't finish the race, Gazoo hasn't explained what ...

Tokyo Preview? 550-hp, 218-mph Lexus LF-A reportedly coming this year 6 months ago on Autoblog

Last year's reports about the demise of the Lexus LF-A may have been greatly exaggerated, and according to the fabulists at AutoExpress, Lexus' long-awaited supercar is due to be revealed at the Tokyo Motor Show this October. Toyota insiders told the Brit pub – in so many words – ...

Spy Shots: New Lexus LF-A caught racing the 'Ring 6 months ago on Autoblog

We've been reporting on the Lexus LF-A since 2005, and since that time we've shown you the debut of two separate LF-A concepts, an LF-A Roadster and a race version of the LF-A that competed in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring. What we've yet to show you amongst these concepts, race cars and the ...

Lexus LF-A to race in 24 Hours of Nürburgring, but is it still on track for production? 7 months ago on Autoblog

Well, it looks like Toyota is committed enough to the Lexus LF-A to at least race it again in this year's 24 Hours of Nürburgring. Just like last year, the rumored on-again, off-again for production luxury supercar is set to tackle the Green Hell in another 24 hour endurance run. That ...

Lexus L-Finesse styling makes its gallery debut in Milan 7 months ago on Autoblog

At this year's Milan Design Week, Lexus will be showing off an art exhibit dubbed "Lexus L-finesse - crystallized wind." It's meant to portray the Lexus L-finesse design philosophy along with "the very finest in contemporary art, architecture and design elements from Japan." Japanese architect Sou ...

Rumormill: Production Lexus LF-A, Toyobaru coupe coming to Tokyo 8 months ago on Autoblog

With the D-3, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Lamborghini and other automakers, pulling out of this year's Tokyo Motor Show, Toyota is rumored to have a big showing to capitalize on the lack of reveals this October. According to InsideLine's correspondent in Japan, Toyota will unveil the production ...

Toyota confirms LF-A development still being funded 11 months ago on Autoblog

Our take: Toyota has a chip on its shoulder and it has something to do with prestige. Like so many other companies, it is taking an unprecedented beating in the current market (well, unprecedented for Toyota, at least). Whereas other companies are scaling back to the nitty-gritty, Toyota refuses to ...

Rumormill: Lexus LF-A... Stillborn? 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above for a high-res gallery of the Lexus LF-A concept. The writing has been on the wall for some time. Although the Lexus flagship graduated from "concept" to "prototype" when it campaigned in the 24 Hours of Nurburgring, Toyota has refused to even hint at a production date for the V10 ...

Lexus delays LF-A, GS-F and more 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above for high-res gallery of the Lexus LF-A concept. Lexus sales have been down every month so far this year, which may be due in part to its SUV and crossover-heavy lineup. It also seems that Toyota's luxury division doesn't quite have redesigns of its sedans ready yet. According to ...

Rendered Rip Off? Racy Genesis coupe illustration called into question 1 year ago on Autoblog

Yesterday's announcement that Hyundai would be bringing three Genesis coupe concepts to SEMA has been met with some skepticism surrounding the legitimacy of the first rendering Rhys Millen Racing released. John Sibal posted the RMR Genesis coupe illustration on his site today, along with his own ...

VIDEO: Lexus shows the LF-A's heart in London 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above for a high-res gallery of the Lexus LF-A concept. The Lexus LF-A has taken the crown from the Chevy Camaro as the perpetual show queen that we're tired of seeing in concept form. Granted, it's already run the Nurburging 24 Hour enduro and has been spied enough times that we've almost ...

Honda CEO demands NSX be faster around 'Ring than GT-R 1 year ago on Autoblog

By now we've all seen the spy shots showing Acura's NSX revival bombing around the Nürburgring in Germany. There's a reason those drivers are pushing their prototype hard enough to get air through the turns. Inside Line is reporting the Honda CEO Takeo Fukui wants his NSX to toast both the ...

Autoblog Podcast #95 1 year ago on Autoblog

For Autoblog Podcast #95, we mix it up again, and this time Chris Shunk has corralled Alex Nunez and Sam Abuelsamid. We're using our time honored format -- we hit the Autoblog Garage first (some awesome stuff in it recently), then move on to news. We hit some nuggets like the LF-A crash, the Chevy ...

Lexus LF-A snapped post-crash, more details revealed 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above for a high-res gallery of the Lexus LF-A. Toyota's campaign of the Lexus LF-A racing prototype at the 24 Hours of Nurburgring wasn't lacking for drama, with a serious crash that took place during the night-time qualifying session followed by some technical issues on race day. Details ...

Spy Shots: Lexus LF-A engine spied 1 year ago on Autoblog

After countless spy photos and appearances at auto shows for the past several years in two different styling forms, the Lexus LF-A made its first official appearance on the road this weekend at the Nürburgring 24 hour race. At some point during the weekends festivities, Automobile managed to ...

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