Deja Vu, I swear I've seen that picture before.

 

Lexus means better :agreed: Sam, :fawk:

 

Lexus means better :agreed: Sam, :fawk:

Toyota FTW!

Oh, I hear you got a Lexus IS300?

 

Yeah, did you hear? I didn't think anybody knew Wanna see pics? A/S/L? BBQ?

 

Yeah, did you hear? I didn't think anybody knew Wanna see pics? A/S/L? BBQ?

omfgbbqftw!!!

 

omfgbbqftw!!!

zomgsecskabbobs!

 

And back on topic, I had no idea that they were this close to making the production version. I remember the concept pictures earlier this year and assumed that was 3+ years down the road. It was a very sleek design though :agreed: I loved the interior in it, I hope it makes it to production.

 

double post

 

Lexus LF-A Sets 'Ring Record

According to Auto Express and Japanese car magazine Holiday Auto, Lexus insiders have revealed that the upcoming 552 bhp Lexus LF-A sports car has lapped the Nurburgring in 7 minutes and 24 seconds, slashing the current record time of 7 minutes and 27 seconds set by the Pagani Zonda F. Despite conflicting claims regarding the lap times of the all-new Porsche 911 GT2 (7:32 AutoBild, 7:25 AutoExpress), one thing appears to be clear; the Lexus LF-A has raised the bar to a new level.

While the German Nurburgring has always been the benchmark for measuring the performance of a sports car, Porsche and other European sports car manufacturers are starting to feel the heat of Japanese manufacturers, particularly from Nissan and Lexus, who are currently going head-to-head with their GT-R and LF-A sports cars. In September, the Nissan GT-R lapped the Nurburgring in 7 minutes and 38 seconds, narrowly beating the time of the Porsche 997 GT3. Even Honda is reportedly working on a 5.0-litre V10 powered NSX.

Sources say that the Nurburgring test mule was powered by a 4.8-litre V10 engine putting out 552 bhp, capable of reaching 210 mph. We can't wait to hear the official announcement on the final specifications of this car. What are your thoughts? While the Nissan GT-R may not stack up against its German archrivals in terms of interior build quality, do you think the Lexus will?

Source: AutoExpress

 

What's funny about that article is that this Lexus is supposed to sticker at 100 - 120k, the GT-R is at 70k or so, so right off the bat we are possibly talking about a 50k price difference. Then we get back to the GT-R, which is for all practical intents and purposes detuned on top of being TTd, whereas the Lexus is using an NA V10. I think the Nissan will do just fine against the Toyota over the long haul unless someone really wants to pay that much more for a Toyota.

 

Two different markets though. I am sure the Lexus guys are not trying to compare directly with the GT-R. I keep hearing more and more about a new Supra in the next few years. Just rumblings from toyota reps, but still. IF that comes back, that will be the GT-R fighter. Lexus has their eyes set on NSX, MB, BMW, Porsche, and probably even some Ferrari's with this car. In Lexus eyes, to be compared with Nissan is almost a downgrade, I'm sure. Not there is anything wrong with Nissan, it is just that Lexus is not typically compared with them, Toyota is.

 

i cant wait for this car to come out......saw it at the auto show n it was sick

 

i cant wait for this car to come out......say it at the auto show n it was sick

I cry for the youth of today. :sweat:

 

:scratch: uh ok

 

He says that because this car has not been released yet, hence the reason the web is filled with spy shots; no photo's of the real deal. There is no way you saw it at any auto show.

 

That, or because it doesnt matter when it comes out. He, like you and I, will never drive, let alone own it.

 

LF-A Video:

 

Sure sounds cool.

 

sound nice, cant wait for the 2011 NSX (if it will be called NSX)

Would love to see GT-R vs LF-A vs 2011 NSX

 

I really like the side profile. The back reminded me of the Audi R8 I see every other day around here.

 

I love it. Like a even more super f@#$#8g awesome, more luxurious Supra.

 

Wanna be 1 in 500?

2010 Lexus LFA

Ultra-responsive and extremely stable even when taken to the edge, the LFA creates a sense of reassurance that opens up a new world of driving emotion, exhilarating the senses to move the driver in more ways than one.

The LFA combines high output, superb chassis design and meticulous aerodynamics to achieve instantaneous total-vehicle response characterized by high-rev, seamless acceleration echoed by a self-defining resonance from its 4.8-liter V10.

Only 500 units of the LFA are to be produced and sold worldwide.

Want to know more : 2010 Lexus LFA Images, Pricing and Information (LF-A, LFA Production Supercar) | Conceptcarz.com

 

kinda reminds me of a supra, well the front end

 

Not bad.

 

Not the prettiest car, but it does look interesting.

 

Blah, paddle shifters. :noway: Other than that, a very handsome car and much more aggressive styling than I figured Toyota had in themselves.

 

I guess they figured that if you are going to price it against Ferrari, which is preposterous, then you probably have to equip it comparably. However, look at what you could buy for that kind of money, assuming that that 320,000 pounds figure is somewhat accurate.

Is there a time at Nurburgring posted yet?

EDIT: Did anyone take a good look at what this thing weighs?

 

Isnt there a thread for this already?

EDIT: Yep.

http://www.club3g.com/forum/other-cars/75449-spy-shot-2008-lexus-lf-coupe.html

 

Oops, my apoligies and thanks for the move Rulez.

I think it looks sexy, though the paddle shifter is :noway: and the centered 3 hole exhaust is new to me. I still would :wub::wub::wub: to have one.

 

:hotness: