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Tromatic · 06-08-2013, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Whitigir

Throw camry v6 in it, and shave off more weight, you are into the lotus

Where would you take off the weight added by that Camry V-6 in the nose to balance it? Some people are just looking for an excuse to denigrate or find fault with the car, I guess.

radroach · 06-08-2013, 09:33 PM

Easy steps solution for those who bought the GT-86:

1. Wait for one of these to junk
2. Steal engine and interior parts from it and install in GT-86 (not ???)
3. Profit!

Whitigir · 06-08-2013, 09:33 PM

Nah, what i meant was that this car is a long way off from the lotus. Considering the lotus power, exotic material and all, it is money well spent. Because after all u can do to this, it still wont be close to a lotus

Zgrinch · 06-08-2013, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by shiud

All I see is Darth Vader..

Darth Vader marries The Predator and they have a baby.

Whitigir · 06-08-2013, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Zgrinch

Darth Vader marries The Predator and they have a baby.

True!!! Probably the designers took those clues

Sasquachulator · 06-08-2013, 09:44 PM

Have some of you guys even seen this concept before today?

The 2014 IS is basically the productionized version of it with 2 rear doors.

Tromatic · 06-08-2013, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whitigir

Nah, what i meant was that this car is a long way off from the lotus. Considering the lotus power, exotic material and all, it is money well spent. Because after all u can do to this, it still wont be close to a lotus

The comparo was not materials or power, it was design intent. The reviewers complaint was it needed more power, a sign that he grew up on machines that had nothing but power. Lotus is all about minimalism, not pure power. That the FR-S has been compared to Porche and Lotus at a cost under 30K is remarkable. I'm thrilled, in a Chris Matthews way, every time I get in it.

FRiSson · 06-08-2013, 09:51 PM

Lotus was a great car - a long time ago: Elan, 7.

daiheadjai · 06-09-2013, 12:55 AM

Uh, isn't the LF-CC just the concept for the new IS model?
Incidentally, the concept looks great. The production model (imo), not so much...

Snoopyalien24 · 06-09-2013, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Tromatic

Jeebus, the front end is fugly. Why not just take the FR-S/BRZ design, scale it up if needed, throw 20K at the powertrain, suspension, brakes and interior, don't do a whole lot to the exterior (like fuck it up like that) slap a 45K base price sticker on it and make money? Let the aftermarket supply the ugliness like they are doing for the FR-S/BRZ.

So a Supra?

jeffchap · 06-09-2013, 01:07 AM

You are one ugly motherf....

Celica00 · 06-09-2013, 01:09 AM

ugh im trying really hard but the new acura AND lexus front grilles bug the hell out of me.

Whitigir · 06-09-2013, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by daiheadjai

Uh, isn't the LF-CC just the concept for the new IS model?
Incidentally, the concept looks great. The production model (imo), not so much...

Nope ! LF-CC will be produced under the name RC - F.

Rc will be the cheapest line from Lexus, targeted in 50k

LF-LC will be the mid level coupe, targeted at 155k

LFA is the higest level of Lexus. Unfortunately, it is limited, and production has ended.

Again, this RC will be produced soon, and expected in the showroom on August 2014. Geneva auto show this year will have the RC production model revealed.

sittinSideways · 06-09-2013, 04:46 AM

They're not even comparable. The Lexus coupe is probably going to be 3,500 lbs or so with relatively soft suspension and an emphasis on luxury and comfort (so pretty much the opposite of the GT86).

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radroach Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: car Location: usa Posts: 2,162 Thanks: 1,028 Thanked 867 Times in 530 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Easy steps solution for those who bought the GT-86: 1. Wait for one of these to junk 2. Steal engine and interior parts from it and install in GT-86 (not ???) 3. Profit!

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Whitigir Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 450 awhp twin turbo vr4 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,012 Thanks: 94 Thanked 273 Times in 177 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Nah, what i meant was that this car is a long way off from the lotus. Considering the lotus power, exotic material and all, it is money well spent. Because after all u can do to this, it still wont be close to a lotus

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FRiSson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FR-S MT Location: New England Posts: 1,081 Thanks: 118 Thanked 483 Times in 241 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Lotus was a great car - a long time ago: Elan, 7.

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sittinSideways Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: '13 Firestorm FRS Location: WA Posts: 202 Thanks: 123 Thanked 58 Times in 39 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	They're not even comparable. The Lexus coupe is probably going to be 3,500 lbs or so with relatively soft suspension and an emphasis on luxury and comfort (so pretty much the opposite of the GT86).

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