LF-A exotic sports car concept to be premiered at NAIAS Jan, 9th, 2005-PICS PG 3
12-13-04, 04:37 PM
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LF-A exotic sports car concept to be premiered at NAIAS Jan, 9th, 2005-PICS PG 3
"Lexus will stage the world premiere of its LF-A exotic sports car concept vehicle at a press conference during the North American International Auto Show on Sunday, January 9, 2005. The LF-A was designed to explore the outer limits of sports car performance, while showcasing a bold new direction in styling for the Lexus brand."
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FYI, there are no pics.
Story and details can be found here.
FYI, there are no pics.
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12-13-04, 05:45 PM
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Yes, this then might make my prediciton true. A Lexus exotic sports car and the super saloon. Excellent!
Yes, this then might make my prediciton true. A Lexus exotic sports car and the super saloon. Excellent!
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12-13-04, 07:15 PM
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Originally posted by DeucesWild
So does this mean that the car they were testing at Nurburgring won't be the Supra after all? Maybe it will have a UZ series engine with GE heads.
So does this mean that the car they were testing at Nurburgring won't be the Supra after all? Maybe it will have a UZ series engine with GE heads.
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12-13-04, 08:20 PM
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So does this mean that the car they were testing at Nurburgring won't be the Supra after all? Maybe it will have a UZ series engine with GE heads.
So does this mean that the car they were testing at Nurburgring won't be the Supra after all? Maybe it will have a UZ series engine with GE heads.
12-15-04, 10:39 AM
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Now although I'm pumped about this I'm not going to get my hopes too high. This is going to be a concept, so my guess is that it will pass down its attributes down to the entire Lexus line.
"The LF-A was designed to explore the outer limits of sports car performance, while showcasing a bold new direction in styling for the Lexus brand."
By exploring Lexus is just going to make a statement about their brand name and direction they will go, not too sure if this will be an exact model of the super car or salloon that is soo much talked about here.
James
"The LF-A was designed to explore the outer limits of sports car performance, while showcasing a bold new direction in styling for the Lexus brand."
By exploring Lexus is just going to make a statement about their brand name and direction they will go, not too sure if this will be an exact model of the super car or salloon that is soo much talked about here.
James
12-15-04, 01:35 PM
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New info from Autoweek... and they have pics of what everybody thought was the next Supra.
"Lexus going exotic?
Lexus is using the Detroit show to showcase a departure from its cushy, luxury image in the form of its LF-A sports car concept, featuring V10 performance and a design that will signal a new direction in styling for Toyota’s Lexus brand. The car we caught testing recently (and shown in these photos) now looks as though it was early engineering mule of the LF-A. The car is said to have a 500-hp, 370-lb-ft V10-mill under the hood, weigh less than 3000 pounds and to be able to hit a top speed of 190 mph. Pricing will be in excess of $100,000 for one of an estimated 12,000 that Toyota/Lexus plans to produce."
"Lexus going exotic?
Lexus is using the Detroit show to showcase a departure from its cushy, luxury image in the form of its LF-A sports car concept, featuring V10 performance and a design that will signal a new direction in styling for Toyota’s Lexus brand. The car we caught testing recently (and shown in these photos) now looks as though it was early engineering mule of the LF-A. The car is said to have a 500-hp, 370-lb-ft V10-mill under the hood, weigh less than 3000 pounds and to be able to hit a top speed of 190 mph. Pricing will be in excess of $100,000 for one of an estimated 12,000 that Toyota/Lexus plans to produce."
12-15-04, 01:36 PM
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Lexus going exotic?
Lexus is using the Detroit show to showcase a departure from its cushy, luxury image in the form of its LF-A sports car concept, featuring V10 performance and a design that will signal a new direction in styling for Toyota’s Lexus brand.
The car we caught testing recently (and shown in these photos) now looks as though it was early engineering mule of the LF-A. The car is said to have a 500-hp, 370-lb-ft V10-mill under the hood, weigh less than 3000 pounds and to be able to hit a top speed of 190 mph. Pricing will be in excess of $100,000 for one of an estimated 12,000 that Toyota/Lexus plans to produce.
Lexus will also show a refreshed version of its GX 470 luxury and an RX 330 Thundercloud limited edition appearance package.
Lexus is using the Detroit show to showcase a departure from its cushy, luxury image in the form of its LF-A sports car concept, featuring V10 performance and a design that will signal a new direction in styling for Toyota’s Lexus brand.
The car we caught testing recently (and shown in these photos) now looks as though it was early engineering mule of the LF-A. The car is said to have a 500-hp, 370-lb-ft V10-mill under the hood, weigh less than 3000 pounds and to be able to hit a top speed of 190 mph. Pricing will be in excess of $100,000 for one of an estimated 12,000 that Toyota/Lexus plans to produce.
Lexus will also show a refreshed version of its GX 470 luxury and an RX 330 Thundercloud limited edition appearance package.
12-15-04, 01:43 PM
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Now although I'm pumped about this I'm not going to get my hopes too high. This is going to be a concept, so my guess is that it will pass down its attributes down to the entire Lexus line.
"The LF-A was designed to explore the outer limits of sports car performance, while showcasing a bold new direction in styling for the Lexus brand."
By exploring Lexus is just going to make a statement about their brand name and direction they will go, not too sure if this will be an exact model of the super car or salloon that is soo much talked about here.
James
Now although I'm pumped about this I'm not going to get my hopes too high. This is going to be a concept, so my guess is that it will pass down its attributes down to the entire Lexus line.
"The LF-A was designed to explore the outer limits of sports car performance, while showcasing a bold new direction in styling for the Lexus brand."
By exploring Lexus is just going to make a statement about their brand name and direction they will go, not too sure if this will be an exact model of the super car or salloon that is soo much talked about here.
James
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12-15-04, 02:13 PM
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I think a few of us stated this. The car at the Nurburing looked mid-engined almost. OMG, if this does become reality
And I have a strong feeling the price will very much underscore the competition. Lexus has always offered the same for less money. Period. V-10 means its taking on the Gallardo and new F430 Ferrari. If Ford can shock people with how well the GT performs, Lexus can do the same.
Finally, I wonder if this V-10 will make it to other cars? The new super-sedan for instance? Or ala BMW drop a V-10 in the GS.
And I have a strong feeling the price will very much underscore the competition. Lexus has always offered the same for less money. Period. V-10 means its taking on the Gallardo and new F430 Ferrari. If Ford can shock people with how well the GT performs, Lexus can do the same.
Finally, I wonder if this V-10 will make it to other cars? The new super-sedan for instance? Or ala BMW drop a V-10 in the GS.
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