New Lexus LFA revealed: 4.8 V10, 550 bhp, 0-100 in < 4 sec

sidindica · 21st October 2009, 09:30

full article with 40+ pics here:

Lexus LF-A: Production Version of V10 Supercar Uncovered in Photos and Video [GALLERY UPDATED] - Carscoop

@400Kph · 21st October 2009, 09:42

Nice looking car.Love the sideview.But personally i think the white colour doesnt suit it

BlackPearl · 21st October 2009, 09:48

The front end looks similar to the Nissan 350Z.

sidindica · 21st October 2009, 09:54

First Drive report on: 2010 Lexus LF-A First Drive and Video

Vehicle Specifications from the same website

Make Lexus

Model LF-A

Model year 2010

Base MSRP $534,000 (European delivery)

As-tested MSRP $250,000 in U.S. (estimated)

Drive type Front-engine, rear-wheel drive

Transmission type Six-speed single-clutch automated manual

Engine type Longitudinally mounted V10 with dry sump oiling, titanium exhaust manifold

Displacement (cc/cu-in) 4,805cc (293 cu-in)

Block/head material Aluminum/aluminum
Valve train DOHC, four valves per cylinder, variable valve timing, titanium valves
Redline (rpm) 9,000
Horsepower (hp @ rpm)552 @ 6,800
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm)354 @ 6,800

Brakes, front Carbon-ceramic vented discs with six-piston aluminum calipers Brakes, rear Carbon-ceramic vented discs with four-piston aluminum calipers
Steering type Rack-and-pinion power steering
Suspension, front Independent, coil springs, double wishbone, stabilizer bar Suspension, rear Independent, multilink, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Tire size, front 265/35ZR20
Tire size, rear305/30ZR20
Tire brand Bridgestone
Tire type High-performance asymmetrical summer
Wheel size 20-inches front -- 20-inches rear (BBS)
Wheel material Painted aluminum
Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.)3,263
Weight distribution, F/R (%)48% Front/52%Rear
Fuel type Premium unleaded (required)
Performance 0 - 60 (sec.)3.7 (mfr claim)
Specifications
Length (in.)175.6
Width (in.)74.6
Height (in.)48
Wheelbase (in.)102.3
Safety Information
Front airbags Standard
Side airbags Standard
dual front Head airbags Standard
Anti lock brakes 4-wheel ABS
Traction control Standard
Stability control Standard
Tire-pressure monitoring system

extreme_torque · 21st October 2009, 11:22

god! I hate the looks..... its ugly! Give me a GT-R anyday!

Shan2nu · 21st October 2009, 11:31

The engine is to die for....552bhp@8700!!!! Wow.

Shan2nu

vagu · 21st October 2009, 12:01

the cars looks like an angry beast from the front angle.

canonball · 21st October 2009, 12:35

This car is a cross between nissan's 350z, Aston Vantage, the old supra, and not to forget heavy cues of the GTR as well. They are loosing the plot and fast, 20 years from now and Toyota won't be what it was/is it will more like GM etc I rekon this is like the cycle of life! The koreans seem to show direction of individual thinking these days not out right if you analise it carefully.

What ever happened to automobile designs being unique!?

Nikhilb2008 · 21st October 2009, 12:48

It looks stunning in white. But it isnt the prettiest of cars around. And while I admire the GT-R for the car it is, it is freaking ugly! This is waaay better looking!

AyAn! · 21st October 2009, 13:47

A fantastic car.It looks like it has all it takes to become another Oriental legend.Like the Godzilla,Acura NSX and the GT-R.

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Originally Posted by BlackPearl

The front end looks similar to the Nissan 350Z.

No way! The front looks like a souped-up Supra!

zaks · 21st October 2009, 14:28

0-100 in 4 secs, man that's a blur in no time; does it mean it does it in 2nd gear?

extreme_torque · 21st October 2009, 14:40

9000 rpm for a 4.8 Litre V10 Toyota engine... nah... the engine is developed by Yamaha!

GTO · 21st October 2009, 19:50

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Base MSRP $534,000 (European delivery)

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As-tested MSRP $250,000 in U.S. (estimated)

Have they gone nuts? Even established German luxury brands have a tough time competing with the exotics at this price range. This is Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche territory! It really isn't about performance as much as it is about badge snobbery / style / exclusivity in the $200,000+ stratosphere. I have a feeling this car will go the Honda NSX way (small group of followers, but no real impact on the market and eventually discontinued).

I wish Toyota would instead do a modern day Supra that takes on the GT-R (in price & performance).

P.S. : 100 bucks says the exhaust note won't be anywhere as exotic as the Italians either.

extreme_torque · 21st October 2009, 19:55

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Originally Posted by GTO

P.S. : 100 bucks says the exhaust note won't be anywhere as exotic as the Italians either.

Dittooo! Its not hand crafted and cast in sand dyes!

S350L-E240 · 21st October 2009, 21:26

This car will do wonders, And I think there is an error with the price. As far as I know it will be close to 100K USD +/- a bit.

But believe me it will change what the world including me think of Lexus!

P.S On another note if the price is seriously above 200k+ USD, then I honestly dont know what will happen to this car, eitherways look forward to the reviews!

21st October 2009, 09:30	#1
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,902 Thanked: 8,348 Times	New Lexus LFA revealed: 4.8 V10, 550 bhp, 0-100 in < 4 sec full article with 40+ pics here: Lexus LF-A: Production Version of V10 Supercar Uncovered in Photos and Video [GALLERY UPDATED] - Carscoop Attached Thumbnails
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21st October 2009, 09:42	#2
@400Kph BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 143 Thanked: 8 Times	Nice looking car.Love the sideview.But personally i think the white colour doesnt suit it
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21st October 2009, 09:48	#3
BlackPearl Team-BHP Support Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Calcutta/London Posts: 3,662 Thanked: 17,375 Times View My Garage	The front end looks similar to the Nissan 350Z.
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21st October 2009, 09:54	#4
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,902 Thanked: 8,348 Times	First Drive report on: 2010 Lexus LF-A First Drive and Video Vehicle Specifications from the same website Make Lexus Model LF-A Model year 2010 Base MSRP $534,000 (European delivery) As-tested MSRP $250,000 in U.S. (estimated) Drive type Front-engine, rear-wheel drive Transmission type Six-speed single-clutch automated manual Engine type Longitudinally mounted V10 with dry sump oiling, titanium exhaust manifold Displacement (cc/cu-in) 4,805cc (293 cu-in) Block/head material Aluminum/aluminum Valve train DOHC, four valves per cylinder, variable valve timing, titanium valves Redline (rpm) 9,000 Horsepower (hp @ rpm)552 @ 6,800 Torque (lb-ft @ rpm)354 @ 6,800 Brakes, front Carbon-ceramic vented discs with six-piston aluminum calipers Brakes, rear Carbon-ceramic vented discs with four-piston aluminum calipers Steering type Rack-and-pinion power steering Suspension, front Independent, coil springs, double wishbone, stabilizer bar Suspension, rear Independent, multilink, coil springs, stabilizer bar Tire size, front 265/35ZR20 Tire size, rear305/30ZR20 Tire brand Bridgestone Tire type High-performance asymmetrical summer Wheel size 20-inches front -- 20-inches rear (BBS) Wheel material Painted aluminum Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.)3,263 Weight distribution, F/R (%)48% Front/52%Rear Fuel type Premium unleaded (required) Performance 0 - 60 (sec.)3.7 (mfr claim) Specifications Length (in.)175.6 Width (in.)74.6 Height (in.)48 Wheelbase (in.)102.3 Safety Information Front airbags Standard Side airbags Standard dual front Head airbags Standard Anti lock brakes 4-wheel ABS Traction control Standard Stability control Standard Tire-pressure monitoring system
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21st October 2009, 11:22	#5
extreme_torque BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,462 Thanked: 5,534 Times	god! I hate the looks..... its ugly! Give me a GT-R anyday! Last edited by extreme_torque : 21st October 2009 at 11:23.
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21st October 2009, 11:31	#6
Shan2nu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli - Karnata Posts: 5,533 Thanked: 127 Times View My Garage	The engine is to die for....552bhp@8700!!!! Wow. Shan2nu
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21st October 2009, 12:01	#7
vagu BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Deutschland Posts: 229 Thanked: 65 Times	the cars looks like an angry beast from the front angle.
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21st October 2009, 12:35	#8
canonball Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 206 Times View My Garage	This car is a cross between nissan's 350z, Aston Vantage, the old supra, and not to forget heavy cues of the GTR as well. They are loosing the plot and fast, 20 years from now and Toyota won't be what it was/is it will more like GM etc I rekon this is like the cycle of life! The koreans seem to show direction of individual thinking these days not out right if you analise it carefully. What ever happened to automobile designs being unique!? Last edited by canonball : 21st October 2009 at 12:37.
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21st October 2009, 12:48	#9
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,195 Thanked: 10,177 Times	It looks stunning in white. But it isnt the prettiest of cars around. And while I admire the GT-R for the car it is, it is freaking ugly! This is waaay better looking!
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21st October 2009, 14:28	#11
zaks BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 952 Thanked: 181 Times View My Garage	0-100 in 4 secs, man that's a blur in no time; does it mean it does it in 2nd gear?
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21st October 2009, 14:40	#12
extreme_torque BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,462 Thanked: 5,534 Times	9000 rpm for a 4.8 Litre V10 Toyota engine... nah... the engine is developed by Yamaha!
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21st October 2009, 21:26	#15
S350L-E240 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: India Posts: 1,416 Thanked: 395 Times	This car will do wonders, And I think there is an error with the price. As far as I know it will be close to 100K USD +/- a bit. But believe me it will change what the world including me think of Lexus! P.S On another note if the price is seriously above 200k+ USD, then I honestly dont know what will happen to this car, eitherways look forward to the reviews! Last edited by S350L-E240 : 21st October 2009 at 21:34.
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