Fiber Optics: Detail Shots of RC F Carbon From Lexus UK
During the long gestation of the LFA, the engineers scrapped the idea of an aluminium monocoque in favor of carbon fiber. The story is familiar to ClubLexus members. As is how Toyota employed its weaving expertise to create a circular loom which could render a more perfect version of the featherweight, ultra-rigid material for its ground-breaking supercar.
But this quote from yesterday’s Lexus UK blog put into perspective how revolutionary the tech was: “Such was the impact of this machine that it is regarded alongside 3D printing as a major contributor to a revolution in mass production.” Damn.
At it’s heart, the LFA was a design exercise, and with the RC F Carbon we’re clearly seeing its fantastic design technology trickle down into cars mere more mortals can afford. It’s literally and figuratively beautiful.
Big thanks to CL member Joe Z for the tip!
