Lexus LF-A Concept Sports car

VIPER_SRT · 24th April 2008, 02:10

Took them last year at NY International Auto show

Nitin · 24th April 2008, 02:23

Sweet pics,VIPER!
Love the exhaust!

Mayavi · 24th April 2008, 04:07

When it was first unveiled this car was rumoured to be supercar competing with the likes of GT-R and NSX, but Lexus recently stated that this car will be slotted below IS!

Edit: Damn! Just went back to edmunds site to look for the above piece of news and couldn't find it. They now say it will have V10.
But I am pretty sure I read a news report in edmunds which stated that LF-A will be slotted below IS.

VIPER_SRT · 24th April 2008, 04:16

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Originally Posted by Nitin

Sweet pics,VIPER!
Love the exhaust!

Yea, the pics came out nice. was gifted a Nikon SLR and I was in josh that day.
The specs are not finalized yet and Lexus is least bothered about Supercar race. They want to capture the mid level market. Somehow "Lexus and Performance" sounds strange to me. But again thats me!

VIPER_SRT · 24th April 2008, 04:35

On Lexus WebSite:

Lexus LF-A Preliminary Specifications
Powertrain
Engine: V10 (under 5.0 liters)
Horsepower: More than 500
Top Speed: Approximately 200 MPH
Tire Size
Front: 265/35R20
Rear: 305/30R20
Dimensions (inches)
Overall Length: 175.6
Overall Width: 74.6
Overall Height: 48.0
Wheelbase: 102.3

But there's no performance measures, 0-60 in ?

Maximum_torque · 22nd October 2009, 13:30

Came across these latest confirmed specs of Lexus LF-A

4.8-liter 72-degree V10 putting out 560 hp at 8,700 RPM (that's 116.5 hp/liter) and 354 lb.-ft. of torque at 6,800 RPM
Redline: 9,000 RPM
Titanium valves, connecting rods, forged aluminum pistons, dry sump lubrication and a titanium exhaust manifold
Six-speed sequential gearbox
Torsen limited slip differential
3,263 pounds with a 48/52 front-to-rear weight distribution
Power-to-weight ratio of 5.8 pounds/hp
65 percent of the body is carbon fiber
20-inch BBS wheels wrapped in 265/35 ZR20 Bridgestone tires in front and 305/30 ZR20 in the rear.
0-62 MPH (100 km/h) in 3.7 seconds
Top speed of 201.94 MPH

When compared to some of the fast cars, it compares with Jaguar Xj220 and Porsche Carrera GT.

Maximum_torque · 30th December 2009, 19:04

The Lexus LF-A looks awesome in flesh. The engineering is mind-boggling.

YouTube - Lexus LFA Video from the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show

vinaydas · 30th December 2009, 20:57

only 500 units will be made at a price of 375,000$ which makes the gtr look like a bargain!!.
but again despite the price i still love this baby.
the yamaha engine is orgasimic

wheeler · 30th December 2009, 21:14

Yes, those pictures are those of the concept car. See the actual car pictures below. These were taken a couple of weeks back at the Dubai Motor Show.

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suhaas307 · 1st January 2010, 00:54

You know, it's funny! But this car strongly reminds me of Ford's shelved concept, the GT90! Google images and you'll see what I mean!

That roof line does indeed look like it's been lifted of a 350Z but lest we forget, the roof line of a 350Z draws inspiration from Porsche's 911!

Mayavi · 3rd January 2010, 04:04

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Originally Posted by suhaas307

That roof line does indeed look like it's been lifted of a 350Z but lest we forget, the roof line of a 350Z draws inspiration from Porsche's 911!

ummm... 350z draws inspiration from earlier z cars starting from 1969 and they always had that sloping roof line.

suhaas307 · 3rd January 2010, 10:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mayavi

ummm... 350z draws inspiration from earlier z cars starting from 1969 and they always had that sloping roof line.

True but to an extent! The Nissan S30/Datsun 240Z does lend it's elements to te current 370Z, but the iconic design cues present in various cars such as the Beetle, the VW Karmann Ghia T-14 and then the 911, have leaked into the portfolios of designers of other car makers as well! And this includes the S30/240Z!

Anyway, we're veering terribly off topic! Sorry!

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Mayavi BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 682 Thanked: 9 Times View My Garage	When it was first unveiled this car was rumoured to be supercar competing with the likes of GT-R and NSX, but Lexus recently stated that this car will be slotted below IS! Edit: Damn! Just went back to edmunds site to look for the above piece of news and couldn't find it. They now say it will have V10. But I am pretty sure I read a news report in edmunds which stated that LF-A will be slotted below IS. Last edited by Mayavi : 24th April 2008 at 04:10.
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VIPER_SRT BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: PA Posts: 439 Thanked: 189 Times View My Garage	On Lexus WebSite: Lexus LF-A Preliminary Specifications Powertrain Engine: V10 (under 5.0 liters) Horsepower: More than 500 Top Speed: Approximately 200 MPH Tire Size Front: 265/35R20 Rear: 305/30R20 Dimensions (inches) Overall Length: 175.6 Overall Width: 74.6 Overall Height: 48.0 Wheelbase: 102.3 But there's no performance measures, 0-60 in ?
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22nd October 2009, 13:30	#21
Maximum_torque BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 98 Thanked: 3 Times	Lexus LF-A preliminary specs Came across these latest confirmed specs of Lexus LF-A 4.8-liter 72-degree V10 putting out 560 hp at 8,700 RPM (that's 116.5 hp/liter) and 354 lb.-ft. of torque at 6,800 RPM Redline: 9,000 RPM Titanium valves, connecting rods, forged aluminum pistons, dry sump lubrication and a titanium exhaust manifold Six-speed sequential gearbox Torsen limited slip differential 3,263 pounds with a 48/52 front-to-rear weight distribution Power-to-weight ratio of 5.8 pounds/hp 65 percent of the body is carbon fiber 20-inch BBS wheels wrapped in 265/35 ZR20 Bridgestone tires in front and 305/30 ZR20 in the rear. 0-62 MPH (100 km/h) in 3.7 seconds Top speed of 201.94 MPH When compared to some of the fast cars, it compares with Jaguar Xj220 and Porsche Carrera GT.
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vinaydas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,399 Thanked: 148 Times	only 500 units will be made at a price of 375,000$ which makes the gtr look like a bargain!!. but again despite the price i still love this baby. the yamaha engine is orgasimic
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wheeler BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DXB Posts: 261 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	Yes, those pictures are those of the concept car. See the actual car pictures below. These were taken a couple of weeks back at the Dubai Motor Show.
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1st January 2010, 00:54	#25
suhaas307 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 8,830 Thanked: 12,255 Times	You know, it's funny! But this car strongly reminds me of Ford's shelved concept, the GT90! Google images and you'll see what I mean! That roof line does indeed look like it's been lifted of a 350Z but lest we forget, the roof line of a 350Z draws inspiration from Porsche's 911!
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