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Old 01-12-08 | 02:49 PM
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Default World Debut at 2008 Detroit Auto Show: Lexus LF-A Roadster!!

Thanks to AutoSpies, we have a sneak peek at what Lexus is about to unveil at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show. Anyone wanna take a guess at what it is? Looks like an LF-A convertible to me. Or could it be the next SC? Either way it's exciting!
http://www.autospies.com/news/2008-D...Y-EARLY-25270/
http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/p...=51664&sort=&=


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Old 01-12-08 | 02:56 PM
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That is a convertible...there is no roof!!!!
Old 01-12-08 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
That is a convertible...there is no roof!!!!
O..kay...just like I said in the title. Care to take a wild guess at whether it's a convertible version of the LF-A or the next SC?

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http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/a...0&galleryId=68
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Ahh looks like someone took the time to actually browse through the entire gallery, unlike the lazy me.


Looks like Lexus is getting reeeaally serious about the competitiveness of the LF-A. Go Lexus!
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We got owned!!!!
On a side note, I hate the fact its harder to get surprised....

Lexus is just ON THE BALL with concepts and new product.
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...why are they showing the 2007 GS 450h?

Old 01-12-08 | 03:32 PM
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^^^^ Must be an old pic. I don't think that is the same designed booth/area. Look at the difference in the floor.
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they must have miscategorized the pic. There is an old highlander in the background too.
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Looks like they are keeping the sexy design of teh LF-A II concept and not the bland styling of the mules that have been running around. Lexus! Enough with the teaser concepts! Hopefully this concept is closer to production, and we can start seeing some production LF-A's out on the road soon!

Also, how refreshing is it to see LF-A in a color other than silver?

edit: slightly off topic but why so teeny? http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/a...8&galleryId=68
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Also noteworthy...we're going to get to see if they have made any changes to the interior which will be cool. Since this is the open air version, there will be more focus on the inside!
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Originally Posted by MPLexus301
Also noteworthy...we're going to get to see if they have made any changes to the interior which will be cool. Since this is the open air version, there will be more focus on the inside!
Very good point.

Damn, the car will be sold both ways. Wow.
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Hopefully it is close to production ready
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Originally Posted by XeroK00L
Looks like Lexus is getting reeeaally serious about the competitiveness of the LF-A. Go Lexus!
There had been spy shots of a LF-A convertible mule in the past right ? So not really a huge surprise . . . put them into production already !!
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wow...i would have expected them to release a hardtop LF-A first... when is the press embargo up on this?



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