2007 Lexus LF-A in action

iboss429 · April 29th, 2005, 09:43 AM

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=105484 looks like lexus is getting serious about this supecar stuff

bihus · April 29th, 2005, 03:38 PM

They're testing that prototype for quite some time, already. But there's no news if it will be mid-front or mid-rear engined.

p0w3r · April 29th, 2005, 06:24 PM

I like the sound of the engine images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

Mazzoni · April 29th, 2005, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by p0w3r

I like the sound of the engine images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

me too

logo · April 29th, 2005, 08:01 PM

it looks alot like the supra spyshots we've seen before! maybe it is the supra? then that nice engine sound should be from a v10, no?

Kebab gud · April 29th, 2005, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bihus

They're testing that prototype for quite some time, already. But there's no news if it will be mid-front or mid-rear engined.

it is a FR.. there is no roome for a V8-V10 in the back .. oh and lexus people have allready confirmd it images/smilies/tongue.gif

jayjaya29 · April 30th, 2005, 03:28 AM

Wow that engine sure purrs.

YipMing · April 30th, 2005, 03:53 AM

did anyone see it follows a supra home near the end?
would be pretty cool if Toyota/Lexus is testing it against the supra.

Alex_0700 · May 1st, 2005, 03:32 AM

Is it me or does that engine note sound alot like the V10 in the Carrera GT. images/smilies/drool.gif

JayChou · May 1st, 2005, 05:07 PM

the only V10 from toyota that i remember is from the F-1 images/smilies/lol.gif

logo · May 2nd, 2005, 01:52 AM

^ yeah i don't think any japanese car maker made an engine bigger than a v6 for a road car, correct me if am wrong.. but i don't remember a v8 nor anything bigger.. this might just be the first japanese muscle car w00t

Phix · May 2nd, 2005, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by logo

it looks alot like the supra spyshots we've seen before! maybe it is the supra? then that nice engine sound should be from a v10, no?

The Supra spyshots turned out to be the LF-A.

That engine reminds me of an F1 engine. Which is a very, very good thing. I can't wait! images/smilies/biggrin.gif

bihus · May 2nd, 2005, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by logo

^ yeah i don't think any japanese car maker made an engine bigger than a v6 for a road car, correct me if am wrong.. but i don't remember a v8 nor anything bigger.. this might just be the first japanese muscle car w00t

There was no point on a V8, because you couldn't put more than 280 hp. The Lexus 430 is a V8, IIRC.

GraemeH · May 2nd, 2005, 03:39 AM

Wasn't there a rumour about this, back when people were talking about it being a Mk 5 Supra, that it's a hybrid super car, front petrol engine, rear electric motor, hence the scoops going to the back.. I remember reading that somewhere. Would be a wierd and unique configuration, and not one that i can see a point in..

bihus · May 2nd, 2005, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by GraemeH

Wasn't there a rumour about this, back when people were talking about it being a Mk 5 Supra, that it's a hybrid super car, front petrol engine, rear electric motor, hence the scoops going to the back.. I remember reading that somewhere. Would be a wierd and unique configuration, and not one that i can see a point in..

That project was real, but they won't go ahead with it. As I read somewhere (probably CAR), it's a missed opportunity. Toyota hasn't got enough brand power to sell a M6 or 911 competitor, so a hybrid car would be different from the rest. And not necessarily in a bad way. I, personally, would like to see the performance hybrid coming out.

chaos386 · May 2nd, 2005, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by bihus

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Originally Posted by logo

^ yeah i don't think any japanese car maker made an engine bigger than a v6 for a road car, correct me if am wrong.. but i don't remember a v8 nor anything bigger.. this might just be the first japanese muscle car w00t

There was no point on a V8, because you couldn't put more than 280 hp. The Lexus 430 is a V8, IIRC.

There's also the Toyota Century. It's sold only in Japan and it comes with a 5L V12.

JayChou · May 2nd, 2005, 04:53 AM

You can buy Toyota Century in Hong Kong too. Our Ex-chief excutive officer has one, I've seen a few on roads too.
Who said Japanese car makers can't put more than 280hp?
the regulations has been released. Honda is the first to get over 280hp, with their new luxurious sedan - Legend, with 300hp. images/smilies/lol.gif

bihus · May 2nd, 2005, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JayChou

You can buy Toyota Century in Hong Kong too. Our Ex-chief excutive officer has one, I've seen a few on roads too.
Who said Japanese car makers can't put more than 280hp?
the regulations has been released. Honda is the first to get over 280hp, with their new luxurious sedan - Legend, with 300hp. images/smilies/lol.gif

I said couldn't... I know they now can. In fact, I believe they always could, just didn't. A little like the 155mph/250kph limiter on some german cars.

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