2014 LFA Roadster starting at $700k?
04-25-12, 08:41 AM
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2014 LFA Roadster starting at $700k?
Originally Posted by Carbuzz
Showing the world the Japanese know a thing or two about building supercars.
When it comes to cars, few are as lusted over by gearheads more than the Lexus LFA. A big part of what makes the LFA so desirable is the fact that it's so damn hard to get your hands on one. Only 500 LFAs are being made, each coming with a base price tag of $375,000.That makes each LFA pretty special, but to paraphrase a line from "Animal Farm," some LFAs are more special than others. If you're interested in seeing the cream of the LFA crop, then continue reading below.
Mark your calendars for the year 2014; that's the year that the LFA Roadster will dominate the automotive world. The LFA Roadster will be identical to its hardtop sibling, housing the same 4.8-liter V10 engine that produces a whopping 552hp and 354 lb-ft of torque.The LFA Roadster differs from the coupe in the looks department (it's purtier) and in price ($700,000).
You've got to wonder if Han was driving a Tokyo Edition LFA in the end of "Fast Five." (He wasn't.) The Tokyo Edition LFA cost an extra $52,468. All that money buys you an ultra-rare supercar with an exposed carbon fiber roof and a hydraulically adjustable carbon fiber rear spoiler.
The Nurburgring LFA has a stronger engine has a new 6-speed sequential transmission pumping out 562hp. accompanied by a new suspension. The Nurburgring package checks in at an additional $70,000, and its run is limited to 50 units.
TWS Forged went above and beyond the call of duty when they showed off their tuned LFA at the 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon. This purple track eater features a massive spoiler, a set of custom TWS wheels and a large rear diffuser.
When it comes to cars, few are as lusted over by gearheads more than the Lexus LFA. A big part of what makes the LFA so desirable is the fact that it's so damn hard to get your hands on one. Only 500 LFAs are being made, each coming with a base price tag of $375,000.That makes each LFA pretty special, but to paraphrase a line from "Animal Farm," some LFAs are more special than others. If you're interested in seeing the cream of the LFA crop, then continue reading below.
Mark your calendars for the year 2014; that's the year that the LFA Roadster will dominate the automotive world. The LFA Roadster will be identical to its hardtop sibling, housing the same 4.8-liter V10 engine that produces a whopping 552hp and 354 lb-ft of torque.The LFA Roadster differs from the coupe in the looks department (it's purtier) and in price ($700,000).
You've got to wonder if Han was driving a Tokyo Edition LFA in the end of "Fast Five." (He wasn't.) The Tokyo Edition LFA cost an extra $52,468. All that money buys you an ultra-rare supercar with an exposed carbon fiber roof and a hydraulically adjustable carbon fiber rear spoiler.
The Nurburgring LFA has a stronger engine has a new 6-speed sequential transmission pumping out 562hp. accompanied by a new suspension. The Nurburgring package checks in at an additional $70,000, and its run is limited to 50 units.
TWS Forged went above and beyond the call of duty when they showed off their tuned LFA at the 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon. This purple track eater features a massive spoiler, a set of custom TWS wheels and a large rear diffuser.
Last edited by flipside909; 04-25-12 at 08:46 AM.
04-25-12, 08:46 AM
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This is a bold move if Lexus really plans to do this. The LFA itself is already an expensive piece and they weren't ashamed to say they are losing money on each unit. $700k for a roadster version, with a larger loss? I wonder what current LFA owners would feel about this? Maybe they would buy another to accompany their first one? Maybe LFA Roadster will have the spindle grille design too?
04-25-12, 09:12 AM
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This is a bold move if Lexus really plans to do this. The LFA itself is already an expensive piece and they weren't ashamed to say they are losing money on each unit. $700k for a roadster version, with a larger loss? I wonder what current LFA owners would feel about this? Maybe they would buy another to accompany their first one? Maybe LFA Roadster will have the spindle grille design too?
Yeah, $700k is too steep. No one has seen it materialize yet, but if it is $700k then exclusivity alone is simply not going to cut it. It must be a step up from the current LFA in every way.
04-25-12, 10:59 AM
#4
another 2 years and basically still the same lfa with a removable top, while doubling the price. i don't think that's going to fly well (if they make only 10 then maybe?). just for example, look at how much the lp640 roadster cost. 700k is a very steep price, it needs a lot more in order to have the very tiny group of actual buyers to consider
04-25-12, 02:21 PM
#5
another 2 years and basically still the same lfa with a removable top, while doubling the price. i don't think that's going to fly well (if they make only 10 then maybe?). just for example, look at how much the lp640 roadster cost. 700k is a very steep price, it needs a lot more in order to have the very tiny group of actual buyers to consider
unless there's some engineering marvel, a removable top adds weight thus making it slower-no?
04-25-12, 02:41 PM
#6
if having too much power but the car can't handle it, it's wasted. but yeah, i would think removable top can only add weight to the car.
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