Official LF-A(II) thread (Will debut at Tokyo Auto Show, Lexus details Oct 20th, 8pm)
06-02-09, 06:01 AM
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LF-A debuts in a video game!
Lexus LF-A Concept will debut in video game Need For Speed Shift this September
Need For Speed Shift car line up has been announced and Lexus LF-A Concept is on it so here is our first chance to take it for a spin before the real one shows up in Tokyo.
Hopefully they do what they did with Nissan GT-R in Pro Street. They announced it as a concept and when real production model premiered they replaced concept version with production one.
Oddly there is no IS-F in a game
Cars in NFS Shift
2006 Aston Martin DBR9
2009 Audi R8 LMS
2008 Audi R8
2008 Audi RS 4
2007 Audi S3
2007 Audi TT 3.2 quattro
2006 Audi S4
BMW M3 E36
BMW M3 E46
BMW M3 E92
2008 BMW 135i Coupé
2009 BMW M3 GT2
2007 BMW Z4 M Coupé
2008 Bugatti Veyron 16.4
2006 Dodge Challenger Concept
2008 Dodge Viper SRT10
2010 Ford Mustang GT
2010 Ford Shelby GT500
2007 Ford Focus ST
2006 Ford GT
2006 Need For Speed Shelby Terlingua
1996 Ford Escort RS Cosworth
2009 Chevrolet Camaro SS
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS
2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
2006 Honda Civic Si
2000 Honda S2000
2006 Koenigsegg CCX
2008 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4
2007 Lamborghini Murciélago LP640
2007 Lamborghini Reventón
2006 Lotus Elise 111R
2007 Lotus Exige S
2005 Maserati MC12 GT1
2008 Mazda MX-5
2006 Mazda RX-8
1995 Mazda RX-7
1994 McLaren F1
2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition
2007 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer EVOLUTION
2006 Mitsubishi Lancer EVOLUTION IX MR-edition
2003 Infiniti G35 (V35)
1997 Nissan 200SX (S14)
2009 Nissan 370Z (Z34)
2006 Nissan 350Z (Z33)
2009 Nissan GT-R SpecV (R35)
2008 Nissan GT-R (R35)
2000 Nissan Silvia (S15) spec.R AERO
1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34)
1972 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R
1992 Nissan 240SX (S13)
2006 Pagani Zonda F
2010 Pagani Zonda R
2008 Porsche 911 GT2
2009 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR
2006 Porsche 911 GT3 RS
2004 Porsche Carrera GT
2007 Porsche Cayman S
2008 Renault Mégane RS
2007 SEAT Leon CUPRA
2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STi
2007 Lexus LF-A Concept
2008 SCION tC
1986 Toyota Corolla GTS (A86)
2008 Volkswagen Scirocco
2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI
2006 Aston Martin DBR9
2009 Audi R8 LMS
2008 Audi R8
2008 Audi RS 4
2007 Audi S3
2007 Audi TT 3.2 quattro
2006 Audi S4
BMW M3 E36
BMW M3 E46
BMW M3 E92
2008 BMW 135i Coupé
2009 BMW M3 GT2
2007 BMW Z4 M Coupé
2008 Bugatti Veyron 16.4
2006 Dodge Challenger Concept
2008 Dodge Viper SRT10
2010 Ford Mustang GT
2010 Ford Shelby GT500
2007 Ford Focus ST
2006 Ford GT
2006 Need For Speed Shelby Terlingua
1996 Ford Escort RS Cosworth
2009 Chevrolet Camaro SS
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS
2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
2006 Honda Civic Si
2000 Honda S2000
2006 Koenigsegg CCX
2008 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4
2007 Lamborghini Murciélago LP640
2007 Lamborghini Reventón
2006 Lotus Elise 111R
2007 Lotus Exige S
2005 Maserati MC12 GT1
2008 Mazda MX-5
2006 Mazda RX-8
1995 Mazda RX-7
1994 McLaren F1
2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition
2007 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer EVOLUTION
2006 Mitsubishi Lancer EVOLUTION IX MR-edition
2003 Infiniti G35 (V35)
1997 Nissan 200SX (S14)
2009 Nissan 370Z (Z34)
2006 Nissan 350Z (Z33)
2009 Nissan GT-R SpecV (R35)
2008 Nissan GT-R (R35)
2000 Nissan Silvia (S15) spec.R AERO
1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34)
1972 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R
1992 Nissan 240SX (S13)
2006 Pagani Zonda F
2010 Pagani Zonda R
2008 Porsche 911 GT2
2009 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR
2006 Porsche 911 GT3 RS
2004 Porsche Carrera GT
2007 Porsche Cayman S
2008 Renault Mégane RS
2007 SEAT Leon CUPRA
2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STi
2007 Lexus LF-A Concept
2008 SCION tC
1986 Toyota Corolla GTS (A86)
2008 Volkswagen Scirocco
2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI
06-02-09, 06:29 AM
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Things are looking more bleak as time progresses.
06-02-09, 07:55 AM
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ouch. Not even 500/year?
06-02-09, 11:52 AM
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From what I understand it will be only 500 units for the globe. Things are looking more bleak as time progresses.
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06-03-09, 09:23 AM
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Based on the specs and performance, the LF-A will be a bargain for what you're getting. If the LF-A was less expensive, it wouldn't be the supercar that Toyota wants it to be.
Aww man, maybe you'll read the rest of the thread before commenting 
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That's a nice story there, but there were no LF-A engine explosions to speak of. The engine has been solidly reliable, revving to 9K RPM all day long.
Exactly.
Lexus is utilizing a similar strategy as they did with the LS, and now they are doing it for the F-brand. Starting off with a halo car (LF-A) that sets an image and a reputation for the F-brand. The only difference is the IS-F already came out, but the LF-A should accomplish a similar feat as the LS did, which is redefine the supercar segment.
Well if there is enough demand, Lexus *might* build more. Either way, we shall find out soon enough all the details.
LF-A II concept in a game, further evidence the production car is coming very soon. Yeah it's Need For Speed, but the rendering looks good.
I wonder if this hints at the production LF-A in any way. Specifically, look at the headlights. They have a slightly different shape than the LF-A II concept. They look more aggressive than the LF-A II headlights.
. That's a nice story there, but there were no LF-A engine explosions to speak of. The engine has been solidly reliable, revving to 9K RPM all day long.
I feel Lexus has the image and cache to sell this. They already have the dealer service and reputation. I don't see them having any problem selling this car.
People have asked or bished that Lexus isn't sporty. Well this is as sporty as it gets. This really can shake up Lexus staid image and get some press for them around the world.
I would think the expectation after this is people will want sportier cars from Lexus and this means 2IS-F, GS-F, LS-F, SC-F who knows.
Skys the limit!
People have asked or bished that Lexus isn't sporty. Well this is as sporty as it gets. This really can shake up Lexus staid image and get some press for them around the world.
I would think the expectation after this is people will want sportier cars from Lexus and this means 2IS-F, GS-F, LS-F, SC-F who knows.
Skys the limit!
Lexus is utilizing a similar strategy as they did with the LS, and now they are doing it for the F-brand. Starting off with a halo car (LF-A) that sets an image and a reputation for the F-brand. The only difference is the IS-F already came out, but the LF-A should accomplish a similar feat as the LS did, which is redefine the supercar segment.
LF-A II concept in a game, further evidence the production car is coming very soon. Yeah it's Need For Speed, but the rendering looks good.
I wonder if this hints at the production LF-A in any way. Specifically, look at the headlights. They have a slightly different shape than the LF-A II concept. They look more aggressive than the LF-A II headlights.
06-03-09, 09:36 AM
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Based on the specs and performance, the LF-A will be a bargain for what you're getting. If the LF-A was less expensive, it wouldn't be the supercar that Toyota wants it to be.
Aww man, maybe you'll read the rest of the thread before commenting.
That's a nice story there, but there were no LF-A engine explosions to speak of. The engine has been solidly reliable, revving to 9K RPM all day long.
Exactly.
Lexus is utilizing a similar strategy as they did with the LS, and now they are doing it for the F-brand. Starting off with a halo car (LF-A) that sets an image and a reputation for the F-brand. The only difference is the IS-F already came out, but the LF-A should accomplish a similar feat as the LS did, which is redefine the supercar segment.
Well if there is enough demand, Lexus *might* build more. Either way, we shall find out soon enough all the details.
LF-A II concept in a game, further evidence the production car is coming very soon. Yeah it's Need For Speed, but the rendering looks good.
I wonder if this hints at the production LF-A in any way. Specifically, look at the headlights. They have a slightly different shape than the LF-A II concept. They look more aggressive than the LF-A II headlights.
Aww man, maybe you'll read the rest of the thread before commenting
. That's a nice story there, but there were no LF-A engine explosions to speak of. The engine has been solidly reliable, revving to 9K RPM all day long.
Exactly.
Lexus is utilizing a similar strategy as they did with the LS, and now they are doing it for the F-brand. Starting off with a halo car (LF-A) that sets an image and a reputation for the F-brand. The only difference is the IS-F already came out, but the LF-A should accomplish a similar feat as the LS did, which is redefine the supercar segment.
Well if there is enough demand, Lexus *might* build more. Either way, we shall find out soon enough all the details.
LF-A II concept in a game, further evidence the production car is coming very soon. Yeah it's Need For Speed, but the rendering looks good.
I wonder if this hints at the production LF-A in any way. Specifically, look at the headlights. They have a slightly different shape than the LF-A II concept. They look more aggressive than the LF-A II headlights.
06-03-09, 09:40 AM
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It seems to me that the NFS car has a flatter door rather than rounder on the concepts. Could be a change for aerodynamic reasons. It's hard to see on the Nurburgring cars but they look flatter also.
06-03-09, 10:03 AM
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I think it really depends how accurate this rendering of the LF-A is. Based on the other cars I've seen for this game, the renderings are not quite photo-realistic like Gran Turismo or Forza. We shall see soon enough I guess.
06-03-09, 12:24 PM
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I think it's safe to say Gran Turismo 5 will have the LF-A, likely the production version. That would really help explain the Gran Turismo stickers on both LF-As at the Nurburgring race. Based on what I've seen so far, Gran Turismo 5 has stunning renderings of cars.
For those of us who won't have the funds/opportunity to own an LF-A, playing it in Gran Turismo 5 will probably be as close as we get to the real thing
. I may even buy a PS3 just to play Gran Turismo 5 
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For those of us who won't have the funds/opportunity to own an LF-A, playing it in Gran Turismo 5 will probably be as close as we get to the real thing
. I may even buy a PS3 just to play Gran Turismo 5 .
06-03-09, 04:47 PM
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I am betting this car will sell more second hand.