Official LF-A(II) thread (Will debut at Tokyo Auto Show, Lexus details Oct 20th, 8pm)
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That's great more variants from Lexus but I think we need more variants of the IS model...
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This doesn't make any sense to me why they would make a hybrid version of what looks to be a very promising light weight sports car.
To me - hybrid = more weight = less sporty.
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To me - hybrid = more weight = less sporty.
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Hybrid version..... maybe this is why it is alleged that they are trying to make this car as light as possible? [2600-2800lbs is the rumoured target].
Will it be a showcase for a smaller lighter next-gen hybrid system? Li battery technology? Different transmission technology for the hybrid car? Because supercar + CVT does not get my gears turning.... Looking forward to see what the V10 version is made of though.
Though a 700hp, 3200lb AWD? super-car with tons more torque than its V10 sibling could be quite interesting...
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DAMN!!! It looks STUNNING!!!!!
OMG.
I am with you on this. I don't like this idea of using hybrid to increase HP. Look at the 600h, it added so much weight to the car that its performance is on par with your LS. Weight is the enemy of hybrid, so if they can do it to the LF-A without significant weight gain, then YES by all mean go for it.
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I am with you on this. I don't like this idea of using hybrid to increase HP. Look at the 600h, it added so much weight to the car that its performance is on par with your LS. Weight is the enemy of hybrid, so if they can do it to the LF-A without significant weight gain, then YES by all mean go for it.
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DAMN!!! It looks STUNNING!!!!!
OMG.
I am with you on this. I don't like this idea of using hybrid to increase HP. Look at the 600h, it added so much weight to the car that its performance is on par with your LS. Weight is the enemy of hybrid, so if they can do it to the LF-A without significant weight gain, then YES by all mean go for it.
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I am with you on this. I don't like this idea of using hybrid to increase HP. Look at the 600h, it added so much weight to the car that its performance is on par with your LS. Weight is the enemy of hybrid, so if they can do it to the LF-A without significant weight gain, then YES by all mean go for it.
The new Li-Ion batteries that they plan to use in the 3rd generation Synergy drives are supposed to be a lot smaller and lighter.
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I still fail to see how a V8 + hybrid component will be heavier than a V10. (although it's possible if the V10 is near racing spec). If anything the V8 + battery and motor in the back will give better weight distribution.
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I am a bit doubtful of this rumour, because Toyota is dead serious about the performance of this car. If they can make a hybrid version, and still have it perform like a supercar, then most people won't mind it.
However, if there are any performance drawbacks to adding the hybrid system then it shouldn't be done, IMO.
Keep in mind the LF-A production car is supposed to be an "F" model, so it would make it even more strange as to why it would have a hybrid model. Has Toyota achieved some breakthrough in hybrid technology?
IMO it would make more sense to do a hybrid of the next-gen SC. The LF-A is the last car I would think of having a hybrid version.
I guess we will see what happens.
However, if there are any performance drawbacks to adding the hybrid system then it shouldn't be done, IMO.
Keep in mind the LF-A production car is supposed to be an "F" model, so it would make it even more strange as to why it would have a hybrid model. Has Toyota achieved some breakthrough in hybrid technology?
IMO it would make more sense to do a hybrid of the next-gen SC. The LF-A is the last car I would think of having a hybrid version.
I guess we will see what happens.
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Guys, there will be 2 versions
1. V-10
2. V-8 +hybrid
Again, the hybrid will be a "SHOWCASE" of this technology. If its in $100,000 Lexus, well buyers will accept it even more in Toyotas.
Remember, Toyota promised a hybrid will be available in every single thing they make.
Kudos to them, its very risky and no other car maker is even close.
Funny how Honda teased us with a hybrid NSX and Lexus is showing they can when they said they can't.
1. V-10
2. V-8 +hybrid
Again, the hybrid will be a "SHOWCASE" of this technology. If its in $100,000 Lexus, well buyers will accept it even more in Toyotas.
Remember, Toyota promised a hybrid will be available in every single thing they make.
Kudos to them, its very risky and no other car maker is even close.
Funny how Honda teased us with a hybrid NSX and Lexus is showing they can when they said they can't.
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exactly... using V8+Hybrid drive will be only slightly heavier than using V10, and it will have 2 significant advantages
1. Superior in-gear speed due to superior torque
2. Considerably better weight distribution (being able to achieve perfect balance).
Hybrid version could be overall sportier than V10.
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Yes, I know I am assuming it will be considering how high the stakes are for Lexus with this car, but I think that is a fair assumption.
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Let's all keep on speculating!!! It's fun.
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