Lexus LF-A

Lexus LF-A Special Test Drive

Wheel Industry (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009

Lexus LF-A Special Test Drive!

Lexus small car to make its U.S. debut sooner than expected - 4WHEELSNEWS

habser | yesterday

Not only is the Lexus LF-Ch Concept headed for production for the European market, it is likely that the hatchback will be offered in the US as well. Lexus general manager, Mark Templin, made this confirmation during a Detroit Bureau interview given recently. In the US, the Lexus will be competing against the Audi A3, Bmw 1-Series , Volvo C30 and Mini Cooper.

Who Wants To Lease An LF-A?

The Truth About Cars (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009

The most expensive Toyota ever made, the $375,000, “totally customizable” Lexus LF-A will not be available for sale to anyone, reports Automotive News [sub]. Not because nobody wants to pay that much for a Toyota though, but because the company is somehow worried about price speculation. “If someone buys it the first month and then [...]

Small, But Not Cheap, Lexus Says

All Small Cars (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009

The Frankfurt Motor Show is probably one of the most exciting events to happen in September for the Auto Industry. It comes at a time when the weather is changing and signaling an end to the summer and it is a time when journalists and consumers alike are thinking in more about what is coming than perhaps what is. Enter the Lexus LF-Ch concept...

Lexus LF-Ch U.S.-bound?

Leftlane (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009

Following the most recent trend in the luxury segment, Lexus could be planning a compact mode for the United States market. If Lexus goes ahead with the compact model, it will likely be based on the LF-Ch concept first shown at September’s Frankfurt Motor Show. A version of the LF-Ch will surface in European showrooms [...]

REPORT: New Lexus small car headed for U.S. by 2012 - perhaps sooner

AutoblogGreen (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009

Filed under: Hybrid , Lexus Lexus LF-Ch concept - click above for high res image gallery Lexus introduced its LF-Ch concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September and it's believed to be a shoo-in for production for the European market. However, The Detroit Bureau is reporting that Lexus is considering bringing the compact hybrid to the U.S. market as well. If it does come here, it will be the smallest...

• REPORT: New Lexus small car may be headed for U.S. by 2012 - perhaps sooner - Autoblog

Lexus LF-Ch Concept could enter production by 2012, or earlier

eGMCarTech (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009

Speaking to the folks over at TheDetroitBureau.com, the General Manager of Lexus, Mark Templin, said that the luxury brand is giving some serious thought to launching a new compact luxury model in the United States. “There is a group of buyers growing up now who won’t buy cars by the pound,” said Templin. “We have already [...]

Spy Shots: BMW 1 Series hybrid spotted in Munich

Autoblog (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

Filed under: Spy Photos , Hybrid , Europe , Hatchback , BMW BMW 1 Series Hybrid - Click above for high-res image gallery At the launch of the BMW X6 ActiveHybrid , officials acknowledged the automaker would be producing several additional hybrid models in the near future. Rumors have been floating around that the new 5 Series - due to launch in 2010 - will get the same mild hybrid system going into...

• Spy shots: BMW 1-series hybrid spotted in Munich - AutoblogGreen

Video: The Making of the Lexus LF-Ch Concept

Autosnewspaper (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009

Most of the design work for theLexus LF-Ch concept that debutedin Septemberat Frankfurthappened at Toyota 's Calty studio. Lexus divulged few technical details at the time, other than mentioning it had a "full hybrid" powertrain, but it's obvious a production version of the LF-Ch would fill amuch needed gap ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content,...

• Video: The Making of the Lexus LF-Ch Concept - Straightline

2010 Lexus LF-A V10 Supercar to Rev-Up Miami

imagine lifestyles | 11/11/2009

The previously veiled concept supercar from Lexus has been spied hitting the Nurburgring race circuit, and will be spied this week in Miami, where Imagine Lifestyles has been invited to become acquainted with the first Lexus supercar ever. We are looking forward to our up-close and personal encounter with this supercar, rumored to compete with the likes of Lamborghini and Ferrari. The introduction

New Lotus Esprit gets green light

Cars UK (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009

Lotus has given the green light to a new Lotus Esprit featuring the V10 from the Lexus LF-A. Scheduled to hit the road in 2012. Back in September – when we reported that Lotus had delivered the first Evora to a customer – we noted that the success of the Evora would underpin the future of [...] News from: Cars UK | UK Car News New Lotus Esprit gets green light

Matte Black Lexus LF-A - SEMA 2009 Photo Gallery

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

Lexus LFA Promo Video

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

Transparent sculpture of Lexus LF-A

TheChive (Free subscription) | 10/28/2009

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The Lexus LF-A may become a reality

:: 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 [...]

Lexus small car to make its U.S. debut sooner than expected - 4WHEELSNEWS

habser | yesterday

Not only is the Lexus LF-Ch Concept headed for production for the European market, it is likely that the hatchback will be offered in the US as well. Lexus general manager, Mark Templin, made this confirmation during a Detroit Bureau interview given recently. In the US, the Lexus will be competing against the Audi A3, Bmw 1-Series , Volvo C30 and Mini Cooper.

2010 Lexus LF-A V10 Supercar to Rev-Up Miami

imagine lifestyles | 11/11/2009

The previously veiled concept supercar from Lexus has been spied hitting the Nurburgring race circuit, and will be spied this week in Miami, where Imagine Lifestyles has been invited to become acquainted with the first Lexus supercar ever. We are looking forward to our up-close and personal encounter with this supercar, rumored to compete with the likes of Lamborghini and Ferrari. The introduction...

Matte Black Lexus LF-A - SEMA 2009 Photo Gallery

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