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Old 04-08-04, 08:15 AM
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Old 04-08-04, 08:23 AM
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Awesome find! Nice work!

Visually it does nothing for me.. just too blah for me.

Top up looks better also.

-Anthony
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Elongated & less rounded version of the SC430, with what looks like more usable backseat & more space-saving retractable hard top. Strong candidate for my SC430 replacement in about 3 years' time.
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I'd drive the hell out of that car!

Looks like it could handle some major lips. Dropped with staggered 19's or 20's would be unbelievable.
Photoshop anyone?
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Car looks great! Would love to see it with the hardtop up though...
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Originally posted by KVA
Car looks great! Would love to see it with the hardtop up though...
Like this?


Also, check out the concept interior:


The LF-C concept is powered by a high-output, front-mounted V8 engine...
* delivering robust power to the rear wheels...
* via a six-speed sequential automatic transmission.
It sits on a low-slung chassis that is significantly longer, lower and wider than the current IS and BMW 3-series,...offering extraordinary interior accommodations for four adult passengers.

The fully independent suspension features double wishbones front and rear with massive Brembo disc brakes.

Aluminum alloy wheels...
* 20-by-nine in the front...
* and 21-by-10.5 in the rear...
* are mounted to Dunlop...ZR-rated...Sport 9000 tires

The four-position fully retractable hard-top immerses the occupants into a variety of driving moods that connect them with the outside environment for a personal and pleasurable experience.

As you see, the LF-C can be configured as a coupe,...targa,...speedster,...and fully-open convertible. The powered top stows neatly into the trunk through a surprisingly minimal rear-deck opening.

The full-open position expresses elegant sports car qualities...
* in a four-passenger/bucket-seat arrangement...
* that provides roominess along with a snug and secure feeling.

The interior communicates performance with drive-by-wire steering and Formula One inspired shifter and steering wheel. The instrumentation is simple with a sense of elegance and purpose, giving the driver a sensation of control and excitement.

It should probably come as no surprise...that the current IS has the lowest age demographic of any vehicle in our line-up. In fact,...at a mere 29-years-old...
* it's by-far, the lowest age-demographic in the near-luxury segment...
* and is actually lower than any Toyota or Scion-brand model.

Because they are young, aspirational-sport-buyers are not bound by tradition.
* Most are first-time Lexus buyers.
* More still are first-time luxury buyers.

They are drawn to that which is different and a little on-edge. They actively seek a car that makes a statement about themselves...
* anticipates their needs
* and delivers subtle surprises along the way.

Increasingly, we have found,...they have a deep-rooted trust in Lexus...
* drawn to the brand as the industry-benchmark in luxury, comfort and refinement...
* as well as an ownership experience that is the industry standard.

But frankly, that's not enough

We...and our competitors...have known for quite some time...that if Lexus ever prioritized styling and performance...the way it has product quality and technology...the luxury-car playing field would change...once again.

Lexus is changing.
The playing field is changing.
And the definition of what a luxury automobile must be...is changing.

Ladies and gentlemen...with the LF-C we've raised the bar once again.

Thank you all for joining us today...

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Old 04-08-04, 10:40 AM
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Using my media connections again .. here are more pics of the LF-C. Some of these arent even on any news site yet.
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... another
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.. uh - nuh - thurr
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too concept for me
not what i excepted from lexus
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uhuh
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And, the last one for now.

Anybody have any specific requests for the interior? I have a few close-up shots.

BTW, this is still a concept for those of you who think this is going to be a production vehicle.
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