Official LF-A(II) thread (Will debut at Tokyo Auto Show, Lexus details Oct 20th, 8pm)
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You're assuming that the LF-A will not be perfectly balanced weight wise to begin with (without hybrid batteries).
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.![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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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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how can it be when it has V10 engine up front...? I am sure that V10 version will be nicely balanced, but hybrid should be better...
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Imagine adding the battery pack of the hybrid at the back too now - can you say 911 (rear weight bias)?
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The LF-A concept has the V10 engine front mid-mounted right on top of the front suspension, plus the radiators and transmission are both in the rear. I think the regular LF-A will already have perfect weight distribution, so I'm not sure if a hybrid system would improve it.
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I don't see why it cannot be - we already know the radiators are at the back. For all we know the gearbox may also be at the back - already achieving the 50/50 balance needed.
Imagine adding the battery pack of the hybrid at the back too now - can you say 911 (rear weight bias)?
Imagine adding the battery pack of the hybrid at the back too now - can you say 911 (rear weight bias)?
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You're assuming that the LF-A will not be perfectly balanced weight wise to begin with (without hybrid batteries).
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.![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Let's all keep on speculating!!! It's fun.![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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.
![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Let's all keep on speculating!!! It's fun.
![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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My guess is that they are taking the time to make sure it is - a-no-compromises-pure-sports-car-perfection and hence the different versions to get the looks right and ofcourse all the testing on the ring to get the dynamics right. I think they want to hit the goal in the net right off the bat. Not in a second generation.
Making a pure sports car is not exactly their forte, hence the long development process. That's my story and I am sticking to it!
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I think the reason why they are being so slow about this is a reflection of their traditionally conservative culture.
My guess is that they are taking the time to make sure it is - a-no-compromises-pure-sports-car-perfection and hence the different versions to get the looks right and ofcourse all the testing on the ring to get the dynamics right. I think they want to hit the goal in the net right off the bat. Not in a second generation.
Making a pure sports car is not exactly their forte, hence the long development process. That's my story and I am sticking to it!
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My guess is that they are taking the time to make sure it is - a-no-compromises-pure-sports-car-perfection and hence the different versions to get the looks right and ofcourse all the testing on the ring to get the dynamics right. I think they want to hit the goal in the net right off the bat. Not in a second generation.
Making a pure sports car is not exactly their forte, hence the long development process. That's my story and I am sticking to it!
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I hope they won't chicken out this time and offer only just one powertrain option. Both a 9000rpm V-10 and a uber V-8 hybrid will be signicant to the sportscar market. Do it, Lexus!
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I was going through some old LF-A stuff and I remember this clip from the Tokyo Auto show. I can't help but wonder if the exhaust clips in the video are from the car itself, an F1 car, or somewhere else.
http://lexus.jp/ms/ then go to "Movie" and "LF-A".
Any guesses?
http://lexus.jp/ms/ then go to "Movie" and "LF-A".
Any guesses?