LF-A exotic sports car concept to be premiered at NAIAS Jan, 9th, 2005-PICS PG 3
01-09-05, 12:30 PM
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But the test car has some sort of fog light on the front bumper; and the headlight seems to have a slightly different shape. I suspect the final production version might look a little different. 
01-09-05, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by BrickHead
But the test car has some sort of fog light on the front bumper; and the headlight seems to have a slightly different shape. I suspect the final production version might look a little different.
01-09-05, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by BrickHead
But the test car has some sort of fog light on the front bumper; and the headlight seems to have a slightly different shape. I suspect the final production version might look a little different.
Still, there's little doubt that they're the same cars, or at least the one being tested is the Toyota version of the same car.
01-09-05, 01:55 PM
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Coverage from Detroit News:
http://www.detnews.com/2005/autosins.../09/-54848.htm
Lexus joins exotic sports car world
By John McCormick / Autos Insider
DETROIT -- With a concept that combines brute strength and Lexus-like refinement, Toyota declared its bid for membership in the 200 mph club.
The LF-A concept is a vision of how Lexus might approach producing a high end sports coupe, said Jim Press, executive vice-president and CEO of Toyota Sales USA.
The LF-A delivers around 500 horsepower from a 5.0-liter V8 engine and should be capable of 200 mph, said Press.
The concept also points at a new design direction for the Lexus brand.
Nearer term, Lexus will launch the new GS sedan in 2005. A hybrid version of the GS will be unveiled at the New York Auto Show, as will a second generation entry level IS sedan.
http://www.detnews.com/2005/autosins.../09/-54848.htm
Lexus joins exotic sports car world
By John McCormick / Autos Insider
DETROIT -- With a concept that combines brute strength and Lexus-like refinement, Toyota declared its bid for membership in the 200 mph club.
The LF-A concept is a vision of how Lexus might approach producing a high end sports coupe, said Jim Press, executive vice-president and CEO of Toyota Sales USA.
The LF-A delivers around 500 horsepower from a 5.0-liter V8 engine and should be capable of 200 mph, said Press.
The concept also points at a new design direction for the Lexus brand.
Nearer term, Lexus will launch the new GS sedan in 2005. A hybrid version of the GS will be unveiled at the New York Auto Show, as will a second generation entry level IS sedan.
01-09-05, 04:27 PM
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Check it out...
Key Notes
-500 hp, less than 5.0L engine
-Less than 3000 lbs
-Top Speed, 190+ MPH
-The show car itself is two inches shorter than a Porsche 911 with a nine-inch-longer wheelbase. At 48 inches high, it is about the same height as a Ferrari F430; at 73.2 inches wide, it splits the difference between the Mercedes-Benz SL55 and the Aston Martin DB9.
-The minimalist approach is seen inside, too. There are few switches and ***** on the dash and center console, for example. There is no evidence of anything like those one-****-controls-it-all contraptions such as BMW’s iDrive or Audi’s MMI.
-Next Generation IS to be debuted at NY Auto Show
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I'm still curious as to what that little map is to the right of the speedometer... it looks like a track layout of some sort. Any ideas?
-500 hp, less than 5.0L engine
-Less than 3000 lbs
-Top Speed, 190+ MPH
-The show car itself is two inches shorter than a Porsche 911 with a nine-inch-longer wheelbase. At 48 inches high, it is about the same height as a Ferrari F430; at 73.2 inches wide, it splits the difference between the Mercedes-Benz SL55 and the Aston Martin DB9.
-The minimalist approach is seen inside, too. There are few switches and ***** on the dash and center console, for example. There is no evidence of anything like those one-****-controls-it-all contraptions such as BMW’s iDrive or Audi’s MMI.
-Next Generation IS to be debuted at NY Auto Show
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I'm still curious as to what that little map is to the right of the speedometer... it looks like a track layout of some sort. Any ideas?
01-09-05, 07:26 PM
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Datown,
On a high res pic of that shot, there are numerous tabs listed above the race track map. The one displayed there is labeled as "Circuit Mode" and the track is called JISpeedway. It shows times for the best lap and the last lap, looks pretty cool. And if anyone missed it, looks like that tach winds up to 10k...
James
On a high res pic of that shot, there are numerous tabs listed above the race track map. The one displayed there is labeled as "Circuit Mode" and the track is called JISpeedway. It shows times for the best lap and the last lap, looks pretty cool. And if anyone missed it, looks like that tach winds up to 10k...
James
01-09-05, 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by LexusLuver
why doesn't clublexus have access to these pics?
We have access to the fullsize photos from corporate. Below is not the fullsize image.
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01-10-05, 03:45 AM
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Originally Posted by jet864
Datown,
On a high res pic of that shot, there are numerous tabs listed above the race track map. The one displayed there is labeled as "Circuit Mode" and the track is called JISpeedway. It shows times for the best lap and the last lap, looks pretty cool. And if anyone missed it, looks like that tach winds up to 10k...
James
On a high res pic of that shot, there are numerous tabs listed above the race track map. The one displayed there is labeled as "Circuit Mode" and the track is called JISpeedway. It shows times for the best lap and the last lap, looks pretty cool. And if anyone missed it, looks like that tach winds up to 10k...
James
this pic?
01-10-05, 03:49 AM
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Originally Posted by flipside909
We do. We have access to the fullsize photos from corporate. Below is not the fullsize image.
We have access to the fullsize photos from corporate. Below is not the fullsize image.
Originally Posted by IVXX
Do the fans under the taillight in this pic mean its rear engine? If so that'd be really really tight.
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01-10-05, 04:37 AM
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LF-A
Wheelbase: 101.6 inches / 2580 mm
Overall length: 173.2 inches / 4400 mm
Overall width: 73.2 inches / 1860 mm
Overall height: 48.0 inches / 1220 mm
Front tire size: 245/40R19
Rear tire size: 285/35R19
Weight under 3000lbs
Distribution: perfect balance
Gallardo
Wheelbase: 100.7
Overall length : 169.3
Overall width : 74.8
Overall height : 45.9
Front tyre size : 235/35ZR19
Rear tyre size : 295/30ZR19
Weight: 3153lbs?
Distribution : 42/58 % front / rear
5.0L V10 awd
Max. power : 500 bhp@7800 rpm
Max. torque : 510 Nm@4500 rpm
F430
Wheelbase: 102.4
Overall length : 177.6
Overall width : 75.7
Overall height : 47.8
Front tyre size :
Rear tyre size :
Curb Weight: 3197lbs
Distribution :
4.3L
Max. power : 490bhp@8500rpm
Max. torque :
Last edited by LexusLuver; 01-10-05 at 05:31 AM.
