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Old 07-02-09, 02:11 PM
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Lexus SS 550...
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Old 07-02-09, 02:16 PM
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I dunno about calling the LF-A an 'SS550'; sounds either like a MB or a Camaro
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I would rather have them call it the GT-F, but thats just me.

4.8L 550-580hp amazing
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I don't like the new face of Mazda, its a bit odd.
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Originally Posted by Twan0690
I don't like the new face of Mazda, its a bit odd.
it looks like it's high or something.
Old 07-02-09, 09:33 PM
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The first car that caught our eye was the much talked about Lexus LF-A supercar from Toyota. In addition to showing a rendered final form, insiders quoted by Best Car say Toyota officials are looking to renaming the car to 'SS550'. The 'SS' standing for 'super sport' and '550' for the car's tremendous horsepower figure. Product planners are also keen on offering the six-figure car in 30 color schemes -- 12 of which would be standard, the other 18 optional.


Guys/Gals I am hearing VERY strong rumors the SUPRA concept, yes the SUPRA will debut at this show as well. From my understanding with a lot of car makers not showing up, Lexus/Toyota wants to OWN this show.

I believe they will
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Nice looking Lexus and a stunning Toyotoa/Subaru



This is some of the best new from Toyota/Lexus in a long time.
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they better kill Hyundai Genesis Coupe with this!

wheres my FT-HS though
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The LF-A/SS550 is hawt.

Is it just me or does the Toyobaru look kind of like a Ferrari 599?


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I want to see mazda recreate a proper RX7, not the soft and torqueless RX8. It was a flop for mazda to follow up its amazing and loved RX7 with the shabby RX8.


The RX8 needed turbos to be a real contender. Even when performance is boosted you just end up having to rebuild the rotary faster than usual
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Headlights on this rendering of LF-A are off if you compare it to last spyshots. That's a good thing
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Originally Posted by pagemaster
Nice looking Lexus and a stunning Toyotoa/Subaru
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This is some of the best new from Toyota/Lexus in a long time.
I'll hold my opinion on the LF-A (whatever you want to call it) until the production model is shown. I've seen enough shots that make it appear less attractive and some that make it appear hot as hell.

The Toyota/Subaru is very, very nice looking. If they can carry that through to production they should be able to sell on style alone.

The Scion reminds me of a PT Cruiser convertible. Not really innovative or to my liking.
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Originally Posted by QuachmanES
The LF-A/SS550 is hawt.

Is it just me or does the Toyobaru look kind of like a Ferrari 599?


actually looks more like a California




hell. I don't mind driving a California lookalike for $18500
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Originally Posted by dunnojack
hell. I don't mind driving a California lookalike for $18500
Amen!

Especially considering the modding potential of this car...


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