Official LF-A(II) thread (Will debut at Tokyo Auto Show, Lexus details Oct 20th, 8pm)
04-17-08, 08:09 AM
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I think he's joking. 
There is a lot of anticipation here, a lot of buildup, I am very excited as well. It's up to Lexus to deliver, that's what's needed. Bring it on! 
I think the LF-A will continue to elevate Lexus in the luxury arena, but they have to get it done right first. Naturally expectations are high, but too high and we risk being disappointed. I am hoping that they can do something like an IS-F level effort or better at the supercar level. The IS-F, the first F-marque vehicle looks to have a strong chance for success and I hope the LF-A will also.
One thing, I wonder if there will be an LF-A vs. LF-A F. My impression from the press conference for the LF-A II was that all LF-As will be F-badged vehicles. Is it possibly badged GT-F?
There is a lot of anticipation here, a lot of buildup, I am very excited as well. It's up to Lexus to deliver, that's what's needed. Bring it on! I think the LF-A will continue to elevate Lexus in the luxury arena, but they have to get it done right first. Naturally expectations are high, but too high and we risk being disappointed. I am hoping that they can do something like an IS-F level effort or better at the supercar level. The IS-F, the first F-marque vehicle looks to have a strong chance for success and I hope the LF-A will also.
One thing, I wonder if there will be an LF-A vs. LF-A F. My impression from the press conference for the LF-A II was that all LF-As will be F-badged vehicles. Is it possibly badged GT-F?
Anybody care to be on what it's Final name will be?
In for LF-1. Bernie be damned.
04-17-08, 11:44 AM
#1234
Fast Lane Daily noticed the spyshots in their video, and referenced an Auto Express story which supposedly puts down the racing debut rumors:
http://www.fastlanedaily.com/episode/fld_20080417
Yet, this Auto Express story dated today states otherwise:
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/au...lexus_lfa.html
http://www.fastlanedaily.com/episode/fld_20080417
Yet, this Auto Express story dated today states otherwise:
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/au...lexus_lfa.html
Lexus LF-A
Here are the first pictures of the aggressive racing version of the Lexus LF-A.
Is Lexus finally on track with it's supercar-rivalling LF-A?. Our spies caught this special racing prototype testing at the famous Nurburgring.
Although a production version of the exciting 200mph two-seater is due until 2009, performance fans will get a glimpse of a competition version this year.
Sources within the company claim that the V10-powered coupe is set to make its public debut in May's Nurburgring 24 hour endurance race.
As you can see, the car has been tweaked to give it an edge on the circuit. At the front is a deeper front bumper with larger holes to aid high-speed cooling.
Move around to the rear and you'll spot the tall carbon fibre rear wing and large triple exhausts above a F1-style diffuser. All of this modifications should mean that the LF-A laps considerable quicker than the rumoured 7 minutes 24 secs of the road-based prototype.
However, underneath the all-black bodywork are near standard mechanicals, as engineers at the company are aiming to prove the relaibility of the production car drivetrain.
The newcomer will make its debut on the grid during qualifying for the German event on 23 May.
Here are the first pictures of the aggressive racing version of the Lexus LF-A.
Is Lexus finally on track with it's supercar-rivalling LF-A?. Our spies caught this special racing prototype testing at the famous Nurburgring.
Although a production version of the exciting 200mph two-seater is due until 2009, performance fans will get a glimpse of a competition version this year.
Sources within the company claim that the V10-powered coupe is set to make its public debut in May's Nurburgring 24 hour endurance race.
As you can see, the car has been tweaked to give it an edge on the circuit. At the front is a deeper front bumper with larger holes to aid high-speed cooling.
Move around to the rear and you'll spot the tall carbon fibre rear wing and large triple exhausts above a F1-style diffuser. All of this modifications should mean that the LF-A laps considerable quicker than the rumoured 7 minutes 24 secs of the road-based prototype.
However, underneath the all-black bodywork are near standard mechanicals, as engineers at the company are aiming to prove the relaibility of the production car drivetrain.
The newcomer will make its debut on the grid during qualifying for the German event on 23 May.
04-21-08, 07:12 AM
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Lexus LF-A confirmed for Nurburgring 24hr race
Posted on Monday 21 April 2008
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Lexus LF-A confirmed for Nurburgring 24hr race
Toyota has confirmed via its Japanese press site that its upcoming Lexus LF-A supercar will contest the Nurburgring 24 hour endurance challenge – dubbed the 36th ADAC Zurich 24h Race 2008 – in Germany next month. This will be the first public debut of the new supercar although details about the final production model are expected to be kept secret.
A prototype of the racing-spec LF-A was spotted recently at the Nurburgring and as these spy images reveal the car has a number of new features never before seen on previous test-mules. Some of the key changes include the addition of a chunky GT wing, bigger wheels and brakes, a new bodykit with oversized intakes and front-mount canards. Other changes include smaller race-style side mirrors, revised headlamps and a lower ride height. Inside, there’s a full roll-cage and carbon-fiber panels.
Engineers are not aiming to win the race but plan to use it to obtain useful feedback for further development of the production car, which is due towards the end of the decade. Nissan’s GT-R has clearly upset the applecart in the Japanese performance car stakes but it’s heartening to see that Lexus is so committed to the LF-A program that it’s willing to race pre-production mules.
The race event will take place during the weekend falling between the 22nd and 25th of May.
Toyota has confirmed via its Japanese press site that its upcoming Lexus LF-A supercar will contest the Nurburgring 24 hour endurance challenge – dubbed the 36th ADAC Zurich 24h Race 2008 – in Germany next month. This will be the first public debut of the new supercar although details about the final production model are expected to be kept secret.
A prototype of the racing-spec LF-A was spotted recently at the Nurburgring and as these spy images reveal the car has a number of new features never before seen on previous test-mules. Some of the key changes include the addition of a chunky GT wing, bigger wheels and brakes, a new bodykit with oversized intakes and front-mount canards. Other changes include smaller race-style side mirrors, revised headlamps and a lower ride height. Inside, there’s a full roll-cage and carbon-fiber panels.
Engineers are not aiming to win the race but plan to use it to obtain useful feedback for further development of the production car, which is due towards the end of the decade. Nissan’s GT-R has clearly upset the applecart in the Japanese performance car stakes but it’s heartening to see that Lexus is so committed to the LF-A program that it’s willing to race pre-production mules.
The race event will take place during the weekend falling between the 22nd and 25th of May.
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04-21-08, 01:22 PM
#1240
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Official Press Release of the LF-A's Nurburgring 24-hour endurance race entry.
http://www.toyota.co.jp/jp/news/08/Apr/nt08_0412.html
Google Translation:
http://translate.google.com/translat...hl=en&ie=UTF-8
http://www.toyota.co.jp/jp/news/08/Apr/nt08_0412.html
Google Translation:
http://translate.google.com/translat...hl=en&ie=UTF-8
04-21-08, 03:30 PM
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Hmmm, interesting option. Me like it, and I look forward to the 24hr of Nurburgring and the LFA will definitely be a treat to see.
Transaxle setup is quite friendly to work with. But for their cooling, I wonder what type of pumps they are running for their diff and transmission...
Transaxle setup is quite friendly to work with. But for their cooling, I wonder what type of pumps they are running for their diff and transmission...
04-21-08, 05:24 PM
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Motorauthority is carrying the news as well...
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/s...ing-24hr-race/
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/s...ing-24hr-race/
04-21-08, 06:20 PM
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Man it is not humanly possible for this car to take longer.
I'm just wondering how close to production the body panels on the mule are since, as I stated earlier, they are so far away from the changes the last two concept cars made, and are closer to the first LF-A concept. I know XeroKool said how concepts are just design exercises but I will be seriously pissed if they released two better looking concepts with tweaked (and more production ready) front and rear ends just to release a production car that goes straight back to LF-A 1 concept.
On the other hand, it is good to see Toyota taking this car so seriously. It takes some extra work to get a Lamborghini/Ferrari caliber car up to Lexus standards of reliability and ease of maintenance.
I'm just wondering how close to production the body panels on the mule are since, as I stated earlier, they are so far away from the changes the last two concept cars made, and are closer to the first LF-A concept. I know XeroKool said how concepts are just design exercises but I will be seriously pissed if they released two better looking concepts with tweaked (and more production ready) front and rear ends just to release a production car that goes straight back to LF-A 1 concept.
On the other hand, it is good to see Toyota taking this car so seriously. It takes some extra work to get a Lamborghini/Ferrari caliber car up to Lexus standards of reliability and ease of maintenance.
04-21-08, 08:35 PM
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The NSX was ground-breaking in MANY ways.The race entry is great news and will definitely give Lexus some great feedback.
But in those pics the car looks like a patchwork of pieces and parts, which doesn't leave me holding my breath for a release any time soon, unless a 'regular' LF-A is close, and some kind of 'race' edition is what's further off.
04-22-08, 06:47 AM
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Video: LF-A racer testing at Nurburgring