Lexus LFA breaks cover before Tokyo unveiling - Page 9 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Mouse · 08-09-2010, 03:05 PM

I know they would....Plus they have a track where I can take my car and actually drive my car to the limit whenever I please. It's included in the price.

Matador · 08-10-2010, 12:29 AM

You might want to start your own Ascari thread if that would make you feel better.

Dimman · 08-10-2010, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by MatadorRacing_F1

Not a bad choice at all, and I'm sure Ascari would be more than happy to accept your $650,000.00

Is that $650000.00 for a BMW-powered kit-car?

Mouse · 08-10-2010, 12:26 PM

Then that would make the Gumpert Apollo, Pagani Zonda, Noble/Rossion, Ariel Atom, Caterham, Koeniggsegg, and Tesla all kit cars, right?

Midship Runabout · 08-10-2010, 01:36 PM

Just felt like posting this.... and yes the ginormous picture is worth it.

C-Bone · 08-10-2010, 02:15 PM

Sexi

Dimman · 08-10-2010, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mouse

Then that would make the Gumpert Apollo, Pagani Zonda, Noble/Rossion, Ariel Atom, Caterham, Koeniggsegg, and Tesla all kit cars, right?

Yup. Heh, actually I'm just bored and don't really know anything about the vehicle. And not really a supercar fan.

And technically 3 of the 7 you listed are absolutely kit cars, no argument possible. The rest are arguably just really expensive kit cars that you buy pre-assembled.

Matador · 08-11-2010, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Dimman

Yup. Heh, actually I'm just bored and don't really know anything about the vehicle. And not really a supercar fan.

And technically 3 of the 7 you listed are absolutely kit cars, no argument possible. The rest are arguably just really expensive kit cars that you buy pre-assembled.

Actually agree with you there, Hence why I always refer to them as "Boutique cars".

Dimman · 08-11-2010, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MatadorRacing_F1

Actually agree with you there, Hence why I always refer to them as "Boutique cars".

Is that why that guy on here wants to take out a full page Japanese newspaper add?

Heh.

Matador · 11-02-2010, 06:44 PM

So, Lexus Europe tweets;

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Should add that these are AutoBild's times with same driver - level playing field if you like...
....our own figure is in the low 7'20"s, and will go lower with the Nurburgring package

Someone asks

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"any idea about how the Nurburgring package road car compares with Gazoo Racing LFA that competes in VLN?"

They reply

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Will be quicker - no power restrictor, carbon ceramic brakes vs. steel and approx. same weight.....

http://twitter.com/Lexus_EU

Matador · 12-29-2010, 07:33 PM

LFA placed 4th (92.5 points) behind the GT3 RS (96.3 points), Ferrari 458 (95.6 points) and Porsche GT2 RS (93.8 points) In Evo Magazines Car of the Year award.

Their summary:

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There is nothing in the world like the Lexus LFA. It is more special and intriguing than the 458 and demonstrates an extraordinary level of passion and commitment. Bespoke and limited edition, it is also a genuine supercar that can scare the pants off you. This is mainly thanks to it's extraordinary 552bhp 4.8-litre V10 that does everything a Carrera GT's does and then goes completely mad as it closes in on 9000rpm. Its uncompromising ride adds to the challenge, and it was generally agreed that it would have been a bit of a handful up on the moors, but we were beguiled. "It's a beautiful thing, all the details, and it has the integrity and functionality of a Lexus. Feels like a step up from everything else here," said Meaden. "Very, very special," said Metcalfe. Thank you, Lexus.

If the FT-86 can have even only a fraction of this "specialness" with its boxer engine and light weight for it's projected price, then it's going to be absolutely amazing.

cyde01 · 12-29-2010, 09:32 PM

great find! as a toyota fan i can't help but appreciate how truly special of an achievement the LFA is. if i drove one i'm sure i'd appreciate it even more, but that's never gonna happen..

Dimman · 12-30-2010, 01:11 AM

I'm really not a fan of the new Ferrari's styling. What were the reasons for picking the 458 over the LFA if in the text they say the LFA is more special?

(And the GT2 always makes me think of a widow-making beast...)

Matador · 12-30-2010, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Dimman

I'm really not a fan of the new Ferrari's styling. What were the reasons for picking the 458 over the LFA if in the text they say the LFA is more special?

(And the GT2 always makes me think of a widow-making beast...)

I'll get around to making another thread with the scans of the pretty extensive article maybe before next year.

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08-10-2010, 02:15 PM	#118
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08-09-2010, 03:05 PM	#113
Mouse Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: Miata Location: Miami, Fl. Posts: 186 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I know they would....Plus they have a track where I can take my car and actually drive my car to the limit whenever I please. It's included in the price.

08-10-2010, 12:29 AM	#114
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Mouse Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: Miata Location: Miami, Fl. Posts: 186 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Then that would make the Gumpert Apollo, Pagani Zonda, Noble/Rossion, Ariel Atom, Caterham, Koeniggsegg, and Tesla all kit cars, right?

08-10-2010, 01:36 PM	#117
Midship Runabout formerly Dixie Normous Join Date: Jan 2010 Drives: The ladies wild! Location: ())_)CRAYOLA)_))> Posts: 996 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just felt like posting this.... and yes the ginormous picture is worth it.

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