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Official LF-A(II) thread (Will debut at Tokyo Auto Show, Lexus details Oct 20th, 8pm)

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Old 07-12-07, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by GS3Tek
Veeeery nice....
and I don't mind this at all: "the LF-A could as well come with the option of a metal folding roof"

They can keep that option for my part.

If the car supposedly has a carbon fibre chassis, there is no way it will have a metal folding roof.
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Old 07-12-07, 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Robarapta
The first scream in the video sounds like pure heaven! Tremendous. Astounding. Fantastic!!
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Old 07-12-07, 10:47 AM
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That sounds like a demon shrieking in agony and ecstasy at the same time
WOW!!!!!!! That is enough! Gimmmmme NOWW!

That chilling demonic howl has the neighbours dogs barking insanely

So, let me entertain them some more.
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It be amazing if this car can get like 25 mpg (combined) and produce like 225g/km of CO2, probably only in my wildest dreams. Also a Cd of like 0.25/0.26.

Porsche 997 Turbo (22 mpg (combined) - 307 g / km of CO2)
Mercedes Benz SL65 (19 mpg (combined) - 355 g / km of CO2)
Lamborghini Gallardo (14.5 mpg (combined) - 400 g / km for C02)
Ferrari F430 (15 mpg (combined) - 420 g / km of CO2)
Aston Martin DB9 (18 mpg (combined) - 448 g / km of CO2)
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Old 07-12-07, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by JessePS
It be amazing if this car can get like 25 mpg (combined) and produce like 225g/km of CO2, probably only in my wildest dreams. Also a Cd of like 0.25/0.26.

Porsche 997 Turbo (22 mpg (combined) - 307 g / km of CO2)
Mercedes Benz SL65 (19 mpg (combined) - 355 g / km of CO2)
Lamborghini Gallardo (14.5 mpg (combined) - 400 g / km for C02)
Ferrari F430 (15 mpg (combined) - 420 g / km of CO2)
Aston Martin DB9 (18 mpg (combined) - 448 g / km of CO2)
If the rumored hybrid version comes true, then yeah, your 25mpg and 225g/km CO2 figures sound spot on. Otherwise, keep them in your wildest dreams lol.
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Old 07-12-07, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by XeroK00L
If the rumored hybrid version comes true, then yeah, your 25mpg and 225g/km CO2 figures sound spot on. Otherwise, keep them in your wildest dreams lol.


If the hybrid comes out, they would use the LS 600h engine right? You still get alot of power of that thing. If the car for some reason weighs like 3500 pounds and has 438 hp (LF-A hybrid) the 0-60 would still be good probably 4.1 seconds. Lets see while the 571 hp (LF-A) would do like 0-60 in about 3.4 seconds at 3300 pounds (speculation+guestimation).

Time will only tell.

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Old 07-12-07, 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by JessePS
It be amazing if this car can get like 25 mpg (combined) and produce like 225g/km of CO2, probably only in my wildest dreams. Also a Cd of like 0.25/0.26.

Porsche 997 Turbo (22 mpg (combined) - 307 g / km of CO2)
Mercedes Benz SL65 (19 mpg (combined) - 355 g / km of CO2)
Lamborghini Gallardo (14.5 mpg (combined) - 400 g / km for C02)
Ferrari F430 (15 mpg (combined) - 420 g / km of CO2)
Aston Martin DB9 (18 mpg (combined) - 448 g / km of CO2)
Funny how the Gallardo gets worst mpg but pollutes less.
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Old 07-12-07, 08:42 PM
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Hehe, well maybe the GT 450h will get the best of both worlds.
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I think Toyota needs the next generation of batteries for this car, looking at the LS 600h L.

 
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Old 07-23-07, 03:43 PM
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It has been a long time since i posted in the forums...you know work and life issues but i am glad that i came up on this thread.

Am i the only one who got goose bumps when i saw the video and heard the insane exhaust node!!! This car will bring Lexus to another level. And i mean that 911 Turbo/CL55/SL55/Audi R8/BMW M5 and maybe even *biting lip* Gallardo/F430 Level and put all the nay sayers to sleep.

I wish I had 100K laying around
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Welcome back, NYLexus.

I agree, the exhaust sounds amazing.

Indeed, they may wait for the next-gen batteries before the GT-Fh is produced.
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Old 07-26-07, 10:23 AM
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This car is just unbelievably exciting for any Toyota/Lexus enthusiast. This is the kind of vehicle that they make models out of, and kids push around on th carpet. Bring it!

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Old 07-31-07, 09:12 PM
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I've been looking at this thread for weeks and decided to finally join the site. I currently have a 2007 SLK 55 AMG (which is a great car), but I put a deposit down at an area Lexus dealer (#1 on the list) for the LF-A. I am not a fan of any of the Lexus cars right now, but this car is going to be beautiful!...the performance of a Lambo and luxury of an Aston.
I do not favor a particular brand of cars like so many it seems. I like what I like, period.
I did have a question: Does Lexus offer any special paint programs for current cars? I am thinking about the LF-A with one of the Lambo oranges. I know there is a previous page on this thread showing photoshops of various colors...is there any way someone can put up a photoshop of the LF-A in orange?
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Orange? Yes sir!!

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