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Dark · 04-26-2010, 05:53 PM

Spied: Lexus readying LFA Hybrid?

04/26/2010, 2:49 PM

By Drew Johnson

The standard Lexus LFA comes packing a 4.8L V10, but our spy photographers may have just stumbled upon a greener version of the Japanese supercar. Featuring a mysteriously covered front port, the Lexus LFA could be in line for the plug-in hybrid treatment.

Today our spy photographers snapped some photos of an LFA prototype with a curious piece of camouflage. Overall, this prototype appears to be wearing some of the camouflage and fake body panels we saw on LFA prototypes 2-3 years ago. What’s new is a piece of camouflage on the front fender near the A pillar.
Normally when we see a piece of camouflage like this, it’s often hiding a port of some kind. GM’s plug-in hybrid test mules have been spotted with a similar camo patch. Could this LFA be hiding a charging port? We’re not sure how else to explain it as the production-ready 2010 LFA would have nothing of value to hide at this location on the body.
We’ve considered the possibility that this is a prototype for the LFA set to take part in the endurance race at the Nürburgring next month — as the race car Lexus has reveal seems to have a port in the same location — but the car spotted today was seen testing in the United States.
With the strong interest the Porsche 918 Spyder Plug-in Hybrid concept has generated, we think it’s possible Lexus may be trying to beat Porsche to the punch. Porsche’s development chief, Wolfgang Duerheimer told Bloomberg today news today that they had nearly 1000 people ready to buy a production 918 Spyder Plug-in Hybrid. We’re sure Lexus would love to be the first to market in what could be the start of a “green” supercar movement.
A quick glance to the Prius Plug-in Hybrid tells us that Toyota has the technology available to them, so why not use it on both ends of the vehicle spectrum? We’d imagine any LFA Hybrid would also likely sport some sort of KERS system.
Lexus has yet to indicate if there are any plans for a hybrid version of the Lexus LFA, but we’ll keep an eye on the situation.

Source http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-lfa-hybrid.html

RRnold · 04-26-2010, 11:02 PM

Interesting!!

This is the paradigm shift that I was talking about! Hopefully this is Toyota's ability to engineer a hybrid sports car that can put up some good numbers!

Midship Runabout · 04-27-2010, 12:28 AM

Maybe this is the MR2 hybrid revival.

Dark · 04-27-2010, 03:03 AM

Could this be the next gen supra? I think it's a supra prototype under LFA shell.
On the other note, LFA roadster is more interesting than LFA hybrid, and the headlight style is way better than a regular LFA.

Matador · 04-27-2010, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark

Could this be the next gen supra? I think it's a supra prototype under LFA shell.
On the other note, LFA roadster is more interesting than LFA hybrid, and the headlight style is way better than a regular LFA.

keep dreaming.

On Another note, would they really? a hybrid? I mean, IMO they should be the ones first to the market with such a car. Porsche is breathing down their neck to it. However, if they do make it, can they make it good?

If the can't keep the weight down then they shouldn't bother. Supra HV-R's ultra-capacitor system or bust.

RRnold · 04-27-2010, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MatadorRacing_F1

keep dreaming.

On Another note, would they really? a hybrid? I mean, IMO they should be the ones first to the market with such a car. Porsche is breathing down their neck to it. However, if they do make it, can they make it good?

If the can't keep the weight down then they shouldn't bother. Supra HV-R's ultra-capacitor system or bust.

That seems to be the current challenge among automakers; to design a hybrid supercar that is both light and powerful. I'm actually looking forward to see this change!

Dark · 04-27-2010, 10:37 PM

My other guess is the next gen SC because it's covered by LFA shell. I saw a rumor from clublexus said, Lexus will debut next gen SC in 2012.

04-26-2010, 05:53 PM	#1
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