Official LF-A(II) thread (Will debut at Tokyo Auto Show, Lexus details Oct 20th, 8pm)
11-22-07, 08:59 AM
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According to this Japanese video, the latest rumour is that the V10 is a 5L unit making roughly 520HP @ 8000 RPM. I'm skeptical of this just because the LFA-II concept shows a 9K RPM redline. Also, based on all the spy videos so far it sounds like the engine revs well beyond 8000 RPM.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=acc0wCxYn08&feature=related
http://youtube.com/watch?v=acc0wCxYn08&feature=related
11-25-07, 12:59 PM
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fair enough point, but what I was getting at it, is that cars like the Gt-R anf the Evo are virtually idiot proof in that they can make an average driver seem really good very much in part to their electronically aided awd systems. Sorry for not explaining that well.
As for the debate on manual transmission, a sequential will always shift faster than you can. Ask Kimi or Micheal
p.s. its MR_F1 not mr.F1 ....
As for the debate on manual transmission, a sequential will always shift faster than you can. Ask Kimi or Micheal
p.s. its MR_F1 not mr.F1 ....
11-25-07, 02:52 PM
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.If it does rev to 9K though, it will be one of the only production engines in the world to rev that high. That and it will have a killer sound
11-25-07, 04:39 PM
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11-25-07, 11:17 PM
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Good question. My guess is that the hybrid model, provided it's coming, would have a similar setup to the Supra HV-R. I'm not sure what sort of transmission was used in that car though. Toyota in general is secretive about the HV-R's full specs.
12-05-07, 06:11 PM
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Apparent spy photo, Lexus LF-1
Snapped this photo from page 24 of the January 2008 Motor Trend magazine while at the dentist office the other day. It's an apparent spyshot of the upcoming Lexus LF-1, although according to the picture caption, there is some in-fighting about what the name will be for the car.
According to the picture caption, the new Lexus [LF-1] will have a V-10 and 500hp. It will likely be too expensive for me to afford presently; maybe a few years down the road.
According to the picture caption, the new Lexus [LF-1] will have a V-10 and 500hp. It will likely be too expensive for me to afford presently; maybe a few years down the road.
12-05-07, 07:01 PM
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I do hope they call it something other than LF-1, switching from LF-A to LF-1 seems a bit anticlimactic and doesn't match the Lexus lineup. I'm more in favor of GT 450 or GT-F.
12-05-07, 07:53 PM
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how about rear view cameras mountded to the A pillars instead of those massive side mirrors ... or at the very least SMALLER side mirrors, those things totally detract from the lines of the car
12-05-07, 08:18 PM
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12-06-07, 04:01 PM
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By the time the LF-A finally shows up, its intended contenders would be developing 600+Hp and showcasing the latest fo fast gizmos and go light materials. The LF-A would then not have the kind of reception or recognition it would have if Toyota had brought it out in 2008.
When it does come out it will not even seem like a new car as it would already have been old news by then. That IMO is the greatest obstacle to this car becoming a success for Toyota.
When it does come out it will not even seem like a new car as it would already have been old news by then. That IMO is the greatest obstacle to this car becoming a success for Toyota.
12-06-07, 04:07 PM
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Only thing is, if the LF-A III has some other unique features, etc. to distinguish itself from versions I and II...
Probably they will have to tone down some aspects over the concept, but perhaps by showcasing two different powertrains as rumored...or something different...
Probably they will have to tone down some aspects over the concept, but perhaps by showcasing two different powertrains as rumored...or something different...
12-06-07, 04:35 PM
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Except for the the IS-F which is in a new category. This new Lexus exotic sports car will be in the F category so by following Lexus pattern the model designation should be two letters followed by an F. I agree with encore888 and I like GT-F. Nissan has the GT-R. The GT-F sounds fitting for Lexus...