Spied: Lexus LF-A Caught Undisguised in Black - UPDATED with production pics

[Reckoning]

Originally Posted by Draco

Oh dear.

I need new underwear.



First Lexus I'd ever give half a toss about.
But this isn't half a toss, it's two tosses.

[CrazyRussian540]

^ Just saw this on Autoblog.

What the hell is up with the new trend of those stupid wedges? I mean, look at the window lines behind the front door. WTF happened there? Its hideous. Especially noticeable on the white one. Also the rear looks terrible.

Sounds AMAZING though.

[edkwon]

Originally Posted by Leonidae

*struggles for a moment* Mmm.. I'n not sure if want.. oh, who am I kidding. I'll have one in matte black, but with Toyota and Supra badges.

Originally Posted by SpitfireMK461

The back is kind of odd, but otherwise that is a VERY fine looking car. I'll take one, perhaps with a Supra badge as well.

Originally Posted by smib

I really just can't figure out why this isn't a Supra.

I too agree it's a pretty good looking car. What puzzles me is you guys claim to be purist car guys who car about a car's substance and performance, yet you get hung up on a badge. Who cares what its called, don't be a badge snob.

by that logic Toyota could slap a Supra badge onto some POS car and that'll give it more hp and peformance. Look past the badge.

[Mr. Nice]

+ YouTube Video

[Draco]

This is old version

[NooDle]

Christfuck yes. Swoopy lines FTW.

Anyone else notice the kickass retractable rear spoiler. Very WANT.

[smib]

Originally Posted by edkwon

I too agree it's a pretty good looking car. What puzzles me is you guys claim to be purist car guys who car about a car's substance and performance, yet you get hung up on a badge. Who cares what its called, don't be a badge snob.

by that logic Toyota could slap a Supra badge onto some POS car and that'll give it more hp and peformance. Look past the badge.

While I can't speak for the others, I don't really consider myself a "purist", but I have a feeling we all meant that the Supra name is a widely known, respected, and liked one and that this car embodies it very well. Also by puting that Lexus badge on it, they charge an extra premium, and that's no fun for any consumer.

[Mr. Nice]

Did you guys see what kind of car the blue one was that pulled out in front of the LF-A? Interesting that a Supra Turbo would be used in testing.

[edkwon]

Originally Posted by smib

While I can't speak for the others, I don't really consider myself a "purist", but

1. I have a feeling we all meant that the Supra name is a widely known, respected, and liked one and that this car embodies it very well.

2. Also by puting that Lexus badge on it, they charge an extra premium, and that's no fun for any consumer.

I understand where you are coming from, but i'll point out where your arguement falls apart on both points.

1. While the Supra name is well respected, the car should be respected and appreciated for its qualities, not the badge/name put on it, esp if it bears little spiritual resemblance to previous Supras

2. Toyota/Lexus built this car to be their expensive halo car/borderline supercar. The older Supra Turbo, while very good was never really a halo/supercar. And if Toyota put a Toyota Supra label on a $90K sports car, it would be considered outrageous. People already had a problem paying $50K for a new Supra Twin Turbo before it was discontinued.

Basically what i'm saying is Toyota's supercar should not be called a Supra. They should make a less power, much more affordable RWD sports car and call THAT the Supra, since that is more true to the spirit. Then the avg enthusiast would actually stomach paying $40-50K for a car to outdo Evos, Stis, 370Zs, etc, and leave the LF-A alone as Toyota's car to rival the GT-R and european supercars.

Making the LF-A cheaper for regular consumers with regular jobs and paychecks, frankly, demeans the car. It's like Ferrari making a new car under $80K, affordable to regular people. It cheapens the idea.

[Mr. Nice]

Originally Posted by edkwon

I understand where you are coming from, but i'll point out where your arguement falls apart on both points.

1. While the Supra name is well respected, the car should be respected and appreciated for its qualities, not the badge/name put on it, esp if it bears little spiritual resemblance to previous Supras

2. Toyota/Lexus built this car to be their expensive halo car/borderline supercar. The older Supra Turbo, while very good was never really a halo/supercar. And if Toyota put a Toyota Supra label on a $90K sports car, it would be considered outrageous. People already had a problem paying $50K for a new Supra Twin Turbo before it was discontinued.

Basically what i'm saying is Toyota's supercar should not be called a Supra. They should make a less power, much more affordable RWD sports car and call THAT the Supra, since that is more true to the spirit. Then the avg enthusiast would actually stomach paying $40-50K for a car to outdo Evos, Stis, 370Zs, etc, and leave the LF-A alone as Toyota's car to rival the GT-R and european supercars.

Making the LF-A cheaper for regular consumers with regular jobs and paychecks, frankly, demeans the car. It's like Ferrari making a new car under $80K, affordable to regular people. It cheapens the idea.

umm?


no, it doesn't.

[edkwon]

Originally Posted by Mr. Nice

umm?


no, it doesn't.

Wonderful, so you had to pull a 30 year old example to make your point, it would have carried more weight if Ferrari actually continued this practice today. Anyways to use your example lets put it this way.

Toyota is trying to make a version of their own Enzo (aka halo car) yet people are complaining that its not being badged as the new Dino (affordable 2 door sports car). Does that make sense to you or should ppl leave that alone and instead ask for Toyota to also release a new version of their 'Dino' (aka Supra) and leave their 'Enzo' (aka the LF-A) in the spot of the highly expensive supercar?

[JipJopJones]

It's unfortunate that it won't be offered with a manual.

It could have been great. But it won't be.

[FleeceLINER]

... No manual...

[NecroJoe]

It will too come with a manual...how else will people know how to set the clock, or open the fuel filler? *pfsh* Sillies.

[Crazyjeeper]

Originally Posted by NecroJoe

It will too come with a manual...how else will people know how to set the clock, or open the fuel filler? *pfsh* Sillies.

[justvisiting]

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/06/t...k-the-hachiro/

I thought this would be the venture from toyota into the sportscar market. I heard something like 2011. Looks similar to the LFA and FTHS concepts (supra concept: http://www.toyota.com/concept-vehicles/fths.html)

[WillDAQ]

Suddenly Toyota are getting interesting again!

[nsx_23]

New images:

* 4.8-liter 72-degree V10 putting out 560 hp at 8,700 RPM (that's 116.5 hp/liter) and 354 lb.-ft. of torque at 6,800 RPM
* Redline: 9,000 RPM
* Titanium valves, connecting rods, forged aluminum pistons, dry sump lubrication and a titanium exhaust manifold
* Six-speed sequential gearbox
* Torsen limited slip differential
* 3,263 pounds with a 48/52 front-to-rear weight distribution
* Power-to-weight ratio of 5.8 pounds/hp
* 65 percent of the body is carbon fiber
* 20-inch BBS wheels wrapped in 265/35 ZR20 Bridgestone tires in front and 305/30 ZR20 in the rear.
* 0-62 MPH (100 km/h) in 3.7 seconds
* Top speed of 201.94 MPH
* Production limited to 500 units

I........actually like it. Especially the interior and those gauges

However, I still prefer this though:



The concept LF-A was awesome in person.

[BlaRo]

Looks far better than I expected. Will it be as hyped-up as the GTR, however? I doubt it.

[2Billion]

It looks like the hood comes from a different car. I like the interior though.