Official LF-A(II) thread (Will debut at Tokyo Auto Show, Lexus details Oct 20th, 8pm)
04-14-07, 07:25 AM
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My read on the shape of the scoops is that they are a show car item to stimulate interest/discussion. There will be scoops, but they won't look like that in my mind. If you look closely, they complete an arc which runs from the back up camera/mirror. That camera/mirror will go, and so shall the shape of the scoop. I have no inside information, just my 2 cents.
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04-14-07, 11:31 AM
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In regards to the engine at one end and the radiator at the other, this is a fairly common occurance. When you look at the various rear engine configurations, Ferrari, Lambo, Lotus, etc they all have the radiators in the front and piped back to the engine. No reason they couldn't go the other way. The only concern is adeqate insulation to the passenger area so we don't get cooked.
Good air flow in to the radiators and back out again is critical as well for maximum heat removal particularly when slogging through traffic.
Good air flow in to the radiators and back out again is critical as well for maximum heat removal particularly when slogging through traffic.
04-19-07, 03:14 AM
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In regards to the engine at one end and the radiator at the other, this is a fairly common occurance. When you look at the various rear engine configurations, Ferrari, Lambo, Lotus, etc they all have the radiators in the front and piped back to the engine. No reason they couldn't go the other way. The only concern is adeqate insulation to the passenger area so we don't get cooked.
Good air flow in to the radiators and back out again is critical as well for maximum heat removal particularly when slogging through traffic.
Good air flow in to the radiators and back out again is critical as well for maximum heat removal particularly when slogging through traffic.
04-20-07, 12:54 AM
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I was pointing at Toyota's direct experience with piping coolant to the other end of the car with great success and not roasting their passengers. Sure exotics do it, but come on, there were more MR2s produced than just about all the exotics combined. They used to be as common as dirt in California.
04-20-07, 07:29 AM
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I was pointing at Toyota's direct experience with piping coolant to the other end of the car with great success and not roasting their passengers. Sure exotics do it, but come on, there were more MR2s produced than just about all the exotics combined. They used to be as common as dirt in California.
I suppose it pulls heat away from the engine bay as well having radiators away from the engine.
04-20-07, 09:22 AM
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There's more to rotational control than just 50/50 weight over the wheels. Polar moment of inertia could easily be why they choose this solution. Regardless, all the reasons they've done what they did will be in the New Car Features manual when they finally release the car.
04-20-07, 10:13 AM
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I was pointing at Toyota's direct experience with piping coolant to the other end of the car with great success and not roasting their passengers. Sure exotics do it, but come on, there were more MR2s produced than just about all the exotics combined. They used to be as common as dirt in California.
04-20-07, 11:14 AM
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There's more to rotational control than just 50/50 weight over the wheels. Polar moment of inertia could easily be why they choose this solution. Regardless, all the reasons they've done what they did will be in the New Car Features manual when they finally release the car.
04-28-07, 07:32 AM
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Lexus confirms new Supercar will have Hybrid Version
Lexus confirms new supercar to be hybrid
Friday 27 April 2007
Lexus is near to completing development for its first ever supercar and although top brass are remaining extremely tight-lipped on the subject, we can reveal that the new car will most likely feature a newly developed 5.0L V10 engine pumping out in excess of 500hp. We can also confirm that there will be a hybrid version, with earlier reports suggesting Lexus will use the V8 engine from the new IS-F combined with an electric motor. Lexus gave the automotive world an idea of what its supercar could look like when it unveiled its second LF-A concept car pictured above at this year’s Detroit Auto Show.
A senior Lexus staffer in the UK, Steve Settle, who spoke with Motor Trader mentioned that the new car is being designed from the ground up, “something entirely different.” He then gave further evidence that there will be a hybrid model, explaining “it promises to set a fresh standard in the hybrid technology to which Lexus is totally committed and we are very excited about it.”
To prepare for the launch of the LS600H saloon next month, Lexus’ UK division is flying out technicians to a special training seminar in Spain, a similar practice it did when launching the RX and GS hybrid models. We’re sure the same will be done when the new supercar arrives towards the end of the decade. A near-production version should make an appearance later this year at the Tokyo Motor Show.
Friday 27 April 2007
Lexus is near to completing development for its first ever supercar and although top brass are remaining extremely tight-lipped on the subject, we can reveal that the new car will most likely feature a newly developed 5.0L V10 engine pumping out in excess of 500hp. We can also confirm that there will be a hybrid version, with earlier reports suggesting Lexus will use the V8 engine from the new IS-F combined with an electric motor. Lexus gave the automotive world an idea of what its supercar could look like when it unveiled its second LF-A concept car pictured above at this year’s Detroit Auto Show.
A senior Lexus staffer in the UK, Steve Settle, who spoke with Motor Trader mentioned that the new car is being designed from the ground up, “something entirely different.” He then gave further evidence that there will be a hybrid model, explaining “it promises to set a fresh standard in the hybrid technology to which Lexus is totally committed and we are very excited about it.”
To prepare for the launch of the LS600H saloon next month, Lexus’ UK division is flying out technicians to a special training seminar in Spain, a similar practice it did when launching the RX and GS hybrid models. We’re sure the same will be done when the new supercar arrives towards the end of the decade. A near-production version should make an appearance later this year at the Tokyo Motor Show.
04-28-07, 07:33 AM
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