whipdaddy | 11/06/2009
SPECS: 0-62 MPH (100 km/h): in 3.7 seconds Top speed: 201.94 MPH Production: Limited to 500 units Price: $375,000 USD This monster has a 4.8-liter 72-degree V10 delivering 560 hp at 8,700 RPM with 354 lb-ft of torque at 6,800 RPM. It redlines at an appropriate 9,000 RPM has titanium valves, connecting rods, forged aluminum pistons, dry sump lubrication and a titanium exhaust manifold. It is controlled
AutoTribute (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009
Need more proof that the Lexus LFA is not a myth? We've shown you some pictures already, but nothing says "real" better than an actual video. Lexus has dropped a wicked promo of the LF-A supercar. Seeing is believing, so check it out after the jump.... Lexus LF-A Promo Video
TheChive (Free subscription) | 10/28/2009
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:: Articles :: Gizmos for Geeks (Free subscription) | 10/28/2009
According to some leaked images and specs, the Lexus LF-A could become a reality next year in time for a 2011 model. Specs: “The LF-A is powered by a 4.8 liter V10, capable of delivering 560 horsepower at 8,700 RPM. 0-60 time has been clocked at 3.7 seconds and its top speed is a staggering 201.94 mph. Price [...]
Cars Of The Future® Blog (Free subscription) | 10/28/2009
Hondas CEO, Takanobu Ito loves the sound of his own voice. After calling Hyundai awesome , the CEO has now bashed the forthcoming Lexus LF-A. The supercar has been branded 'a monster' by the new chief of rival firm Honda, Takanobu Ito. The supercar was unveiled at the Tokyo motorshow last week. It's powered by a new 4.8 litre V10 that develops more than 550bhp. The top speed is quoted at more than...
AutoTribute (Free subscription) | 10/28/2009
Not until a few days ago, the Lexus LF-A had been more mythical than Big-Foot. However, Lexus decided to use this year's Tokyo Motor Show to shatter the myth. That's right, people, the Lexus LF-A lives! But at a price of $375,000, was this supercar worth the wait? Would you pick it over a Ferrari Enzo, one of the LFA's main rivals? Several journalist were granted the opportunity to test-drive Lexus'...
Cars review info (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009
In July 2008, Edmunds InsideLine had reported that Lexus has canceled the next generation SC, due to slowing sales. Lexus sc 430 Lexus sc 430 Lexus sc 430 In response, a company spokesman would neither confirm nor deny the speculation, but said the report of the possible replacement with the introduction of the Lexus LF as "unfounded speculation". Lexus announced later production Model 430...
Gadgets9.com (Free subscription) | 10/26/2009
If you are crazy about weird automobiles, you must perhaps make a visit to the Tokyo Motor Show which is currently the hot topic, especially with this cool Lexus transparent car as a real one that was displayed at the show. The car must have been made of acrylic glass just like the Lexus LF-A Crystallized Wind and it is quite surprising how they managed to build this to such perfection. read more...
AutomoBlog.net (Free subscription) | 10/26/2009
The Honda CR-Z might just turn out to be the darling of this year’s Tokyo Motor Show (apart from the Lexus LF-A, that is). Sort of a spiritual successor to the CRX of years past, the CR-Z promises to be light (enough), and sporty (enough) that gearheads will probably take to it quite well. Add [...]
Luxist (Free subscription) | 10/25/2009
This year's Tokyo didn't have much in the way of luxurious items, but the three it did have -- the Lexus LF-A, Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo Long Wheelbase, and this, the Lotus Exige Stealth (Exige Scura in Europe) -- were all worthy of our attention. The limited-edition Lotus, of which just 35 will be made, even added to its luxe quotient with a feel-good factor: its paint isn't just matte black, it's got texture....
Uncrate (Free subscription) | 10/23/2009
Cars like this usually stay at the concept stage indefinitely. But the Lexus LF-A ($375,000) will be built in 2010 and can be parked in your garage this time next... Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Geekologie (Free subscription) | 10/23/2009
The Lexus LF-A Crystallised Wind is a car made entirely of acrylic glass . I know, I thought it was real crystallized wind too. LIARS! Anyway, I don't recommend stuffing any dead bodies in the trunk. I do recommend wearing pants. Hit the jump for another shot of the car with some lighting effect that makes it look like ice.
Gizmodo Australia (Free subscription) | 10/23/2009
Not only did Lexus unveil its road going version of the LF-A supercar at the Tokyo Motor Show, it also had the race version and it looked like it was fresh off the race track. Take a look at the mud spots and gaffer tape! Unfortunately there was no way in hell that they would let me take it for a spin but some lucky British chap from Autocar in the UK did and the video is totally worth checking out....
Autoblog (Free subscription) | 10/23/2009
Filed under: Performance , Tokyo Motor Show , Honda Following our time visiting this week's Tokyo Motor Show , we had the opportunity to sit down for a small group interview at Honda's world headquarters with freshly-minted CEO Takanobu Ito, who took over the reigns at Honda from Takeo Fukui just this past June. Among the questions posed to Ito-san was "When will Americans see another performance...
TREND HUNTER Magazine (Free subscription) | 10/22/2009
(TrendHunter.com) What do you do if you are a major motor company wanting to surprise and impress at the Tokyo Auto Show? You get a crystal version of one of your cars and light the mother up! This is how the Lexus LF-A…
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whipdaddy | 11/06/2009
SPECS: 0-62 MPH (100 km/h): in 3.7 seconds Top speed: 201.94 MPH Production: Limited to 500 units Price: $375,000 USD This monster has a 4.8-liter 72-degree V10 delivering 560 hp at 8,700 RPM with 354 lb-ft of torque at 6,800 RPM. It redlines at an appropriate 9,000 RPM has titanium valves, connecting rods, forged aluminum pistons, dry sump lubrication and a titanium exhaust manifold. It is controlled
habser | 10/21/2009
This is the car we all been waiting for: this is the brand new Lexus LF-A Super car. What can we say.. we are speechless… the car looks really amazing keeping almost the same design lines from the LF-A Concept. Although we don’t have any technical data, we do know that the vehicle will be officially unveiled later today at the Tokyo Motor Show and will carry a V10 engine capable to deliver around 550
habser | 10/21/2009
After we saw the first video and photos with the new Lexus LF-A (or LFA we don’t know for sure), thanks to an Italian website we bring you the official photos with this amazing supercar and the first technical details.
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