LFA Model (2012)

First drive in Lexus LF-A: faster than 599.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 07-10-09, 07:18 AM
  #31  
anajri
Driver
 
anajri's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: International
Posts: 175
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

guys you have to remember all the info on the car are all unknown and un oficial you have to wait for the oficial # on weight and hp..
Old 07-17-09, 03:12 AM
  #32  
TRDFantasy
Lexus Fanatic
 
TRDFantasy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: A better place
Posts: 7,285
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Of course this will be faster than a 599. This should not even be in question.

Yes, it will also be faster than the GT-R. I'm sure of it.

As for specs, I think there is something not right. Some of the specs don't make sense, so let's wait for official production car specs. For example, is 1500kg curb weight, or weight including the driver?
Old 07-28-09, 08:54 AM
  #33  
PsyFi
Driver School Candidate
 
PsyFi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: CA
Posts: 45
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

But now Ferrari has unveiled its 430 replacement which has 570 BHP at 9,000 RPM with 3,100 lBS...wow...this is gonna be good
Old 07-28-09, 10:19 AM
  #34  
MR_F1
Lexus Champion
 
MR_F1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: NY
Posts: 3,370
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by PsyFi
But now Ferrari has unveiled its 430 replacement which has 570 BHP at 9,000 RPM with 3,100 lBS...wow...this is gonna be good
What's your point?
Old 07-28-09, 11:41 AM
  #35  
MPLexus301
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (3)
 
MPLexus301's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Friend Zone
Posts: 9,044
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by ren495
Wow I hope there is a GS-F with the same engine, and they should keep the engine the way it is without deforcing it cuz the RS6 and next M5 are around 600 horses. No way I could ever have a LF-A but another car with the same engine and a price for mortals could be in reach one day!
I would like to see Lexus shoot for hp/L benchmarks instead of just horsepower numbers. If they can knock the GS F down to 3800lbs or less, it would be more fuel efficient, more maneuverable (lighter), and quicker with less horsepower. The M5 other super sedans are fat pigs which means they require 600hp to get the job done.
Old 07-28-09, 07:47 PM
  #36  
MR_F1
Lexus Champion
 
MR_F1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: NY
Posts: 3,370
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by MPLexus301
I would like to see Lexus shoot for hp/L benchmarks instead of just horsepower numbers. If they can knock the GS F down to 3800lbs or less, it would be more fuel efficient, more maneuverable (lighter), and quicker with less horsepower. The M5 other super sedans are fat pigs which means they require 600hp to get the job done.
Surely you mean hp/w ?

If so I agree. Lexus needs to go back to having the lightest car in it's class, for ALL it's models. Add lightness. Right now you don't need to add much power.
Old 07-28-09, 07:59 PM
  #37  
GFerg
Speaks French in Russian

 
GFerg's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: What is G?
Posts: 13,278
Received 64 Likes on 49 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by PsyFi
But now Ferrari has unveiled its 430 replacement which has 570 BHP at 9,000 RPM with 3,100 lBS...wow...this is gonna be good
3100 lbs dry. Of course no one drives a car without oil, gas and other fluids. Look at around 3300lbs after its correctly weighed which is pretty much average for its class.
Old 07-28-09, 09:32 PM
  #38  
MPLexus301
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (3)
 
MPLexus301's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Friend Zone
Posts: 9,044
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by MR_F1
Surely you mean hp/w ?

If so I agree. Lexus needs to go back to having the lightest car in it's class, for ALL it's models. Add lightness. Right now you don't need to add much power.
Whoops...youre right. Sorry! lbs/hp is what I meant.
Old 08-07-09, 04:56 AM
  #39  
Lexasaurus
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (12)
 
Lexasaurus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Ohio
Posts: 991
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

What is the exaxt price they are estimating for the LF-A?
Old 08-07-09, 09:23 AM
  #40  
IXI187IXI
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (3)
 
IXI187IXI's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Philly
Posts: 8,386
Likes: 0
Received 18 Likes on 11 Posts
Default

lol @ people trying to compare it to a GTR. Im sure you will be able to drive the LF-A hard, unlike the terribly designed GTR tranny
Old 08-07-09, 05:24 PM
  #41  
0nePutt
Lead Lap
 
0nePutt's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Nj
Posts: 451
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by ren495

Wow I hope there is a GS-F with the same engine, and they should keep the engine the way it is without deforcing it cuz the RS6 and next M5 are around 600 horses. No way I could ever have a LF-A but another car with the same engine and a price for mortals could be in reach one day!

The GS-F was confirmed with the same V-10 engine, but slightly less horsepower.

Lexus of Bridgewater already had a waiting list for the LF-A and some Lexus dealership down the shore has theirs filled. i guess that means their only allowed to bring in a certain amount
Old 08-07-09, 08:51 PM
  #42  
encore888
Lexus Champion
 
encore888's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: CA
Posts: 8,695
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by Lexasaurus
What is the exaxt price they are estimating for the LF-A?
The price has ballooned and is rumored to be anywhere from $275K-$400K.

Originally Posted by 1997 sc300
The GS-F was confirmed with the same V-10 engine, but slightly less horsepower.

Lexus of Bridgewater already had a waiting list for the LF-A and some Lexus dealership down the shore has theirs filled. i guess that means their only allowed to bring in a certain amount
Interesting info, with say 200 or so coming to the U.S., some may be spoken for already...
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
05RollaXRS
LFA Model (2012)
2
06-20-19 08:56 AM
05RollaXRS
LFA Model (2012)
3
07-28-16 07:37 PM
05RollaXRS
LFA Model (2012)
10
12-05-12 08:11 AM



Quick Reply: First drive in Lexus LF-A: faster than 599.



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 12:54 PM.