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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 10-29-07, 09:57 PM
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Vents in the hood, were they there before?
Is that a gap in the front hood/bumper? Maybe an grill for air intake added?
Back honeycomb looks to be plastic, which would be production ready.

Its looks less curvaceous than the LFA II.
 
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Vents in the hood, were they there before?


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Jeez, did I miss that lol
 
Old 10-29-07, 10:39 PM
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Yes, they got rid of the sloth look (if this is production)
I like this slanted nose look.
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*twiddles thumbs*

*hums clown song*
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Originally Posted by Robarapta
As the technical showcase for Lexus, it is set to cost more than £100,000.
via carmagazine

At current conversion rate that means the USD price tag will be $206,810.00.
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Originally Posted by BobaDrift
At current conversion rate that means the USD price tag will be $206,810.00.
conversion rate fluctuates constantly & the American currency is extremely weak currently. It's going to be priced substantially less than US$200k here I think.

Go to the UK Lexus website & see what's the equivalent prices of similar models there . . .
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
I can believe it. The power and aerodynamics needed to hit 200mph and anything over is tremendous. Though it is kind of a lame excuse.

The IS-F chief engineer just revealed it can hit 186mph without the limiter. It has a high drag of .30 (for a Lexus). V-8 with 416hp
So a V-10 with 500hp should hit 200mph easy.
Keep in mind, hitting 200mph may be easy, but keeping it rock stable worthy of a flagship GT car is another story!
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Here is an amateur-shot video of the LF-A Tokyo floor info screen, includes footage of the LF-A at the Fuji Speedway, 2 of them testing together, and the retractable spoiler.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=dpMIoTE6ZHA
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Originally Posted by enigma888
Here is an amateur-shot video of the LF-A Tokyo floor info screen, includes footage of the LF-A at the Fuji Speedway, 2 of them testing together, and the retractable spoiler.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=dpMIoTE6ZHA
Nice find.

First time I ever saw a video of a supercar being tested for winter conditions
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Originally Posted by enigma888
Here is an amateur-shot video of the LF-A Tokyo floor info screen, includes footage of the LF-A at the Fuji Speedway, 2 of them testing together, and the retractable spoiler.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=dpMIoTE6ZHA
Amazing video! Thanks!

We get to see a glimpse of the prototype interior they have, finally some shots of the LF-A racing around Fuji and those winter testing shots were dazzling! The only other video I have ever seen of a supercar being winter tested was a 911 Turbo in Germany. Toyota is going ALL OUT with this car and I think it will be worth the wait. Looks like the car is very close to production ready.

Oh and the engine in the video sounds just intoxicating .

When the car comes out they should definitely do this sort of video for marketing.

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Originally Posted by TRDFantasy
Amazing video! Thanks!

We get to see a glimpse of the prototype interior they have, finally some shots of the LF-A racing around Fuji and those winter testing shots were dazzling! The only other video I have ever seen of a supercar being winter tested was a 911 Turbo in Germany. Toyota is going ALL OUT with this car and I think it will be worth the wait. Looks like the car is very close to production ready.

Oh and the engine in the video sounds just intoxicating .

When the car comes out they should definitely do this sort of video for marketing.
At least we know it will be a daily driver. Yay for us Canadians, Scandinavians and Russians. Plus to all the others who get horrible winter conditions in the US.

Porsche's GT2 should be scared now.
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It's a Lexus, so of course it will be a daily driver. But yes, Porsche GT2s and Turbos should be very scared. Ferraris and Corvettes should be scared as well.
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Originally Posted by enigma888
Here is an amateur-shot video of the LF-A Tokyo floor info screen, includes footage of the LF-A at the Fuji Speedway, 2 of them testing together, and the retractable spoiler.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=dpMIoTE6ZHA
WOW
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Originally Posted by TRDFantasy
It's a Lexus, so of course it will be a daily driver. But yes, Porsche GT2s and Turbos should be very scared. Ferraris and Corvettes should be scared as well.
Not putting down the LF-A - it will be a great car from all we know, but none of those others should be 'scared'. Lexus isn't going to show up with 1 new first time model and run off those vehicles that have been around for decades. About each one of those you mention: the GT2 sells in tiny numbers and is for people who want a more 'raw' Porsche. I don't imagine Ferrari sales will take a hit since cars like 430 have a typical couple of year waiting list anyway! And Corvette will likely be half the price of an LF-A.

I could see the LF-A maybe affecting sales of something like a Lambo Gallardo. But again the sales numbers are so tiny I don't think the LF-A is going to really impact the sales of others at all.

The video appears to be some kind of promo video.

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