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02-11-2005, 06:31 PM
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Photoshops, and Polls!!!!
wow it looks a LOT shorter than i thought it would....
i thought it would be long and sexy like the vette
anyone got the dimensions on this car compared to the vette?
i thought it would be long and sexy like the vette
anyone got the dimensions on this car compared to the vette?
02-12-2005, 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by stangg172004
Look at what i found, can anyone tell me what this is?
http://www.seriouswheels.com/top-200...ta-Concept.htm
another toyota concept car.. toyota has wayyy too much concepts out there right now.
this is the pic of the "next" supra version of the prius.. supposed to run on 300HP electric engine.. AGGGHH
10-23-2005, 09:01 PM
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More pics here. I wonder what those fans in the back are for?
http://www.hipertekspeed.com/blogs/19oct05.htm
http://www.hipertekspeed.com/blogs/19oct05.htm
10-23-2005, 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by gilboman
manuals dont belong in exotics or high performance cars just look at ferrari, bimmer, MB high performance models.
10-23-2005, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by invincible569
More pics here. I wonder what those fans in the back are for?
10-23-2005, 09:52 PM
#50
I like the overall silhouette, but the details don't do much for the car.
10-23-2005, 10:18 PM
#51
woooo!!
Originally Posted by eidji
What's with the little enterprise-like symbol in the bottom of the instrument cluster? the car would make me feel like i'm in an episode of startrek or something.
oh, n/m, it says "circuit mode" so i'm making a wild guess that's a track map? still quite bizarre.
overall like the dash/instruments/wheel/console. not too shabby at all.
10-24-2005, 08:12 AM
#53
Originally Posted by phile
It helps it propel through shallow waters. Toyota's intent on putting everybody out of business, even the boat makers.
Seriously.. Here is what its for:
The most striking aspect to the LF-A’s design is its confident, sheer yet fluid surfaces. In particular the way the car’s shoulder surface splits to twist inwards and down into an air vent rearward of the door, and twists outward and back over the air vent to then flow into the rear deck. With air out-letting (with fan assist) through large grilles just below rear lamps that bleed across the upper fender surface, the car works best from the rear three quarter – the frontal aspect being a little pinched and complex.
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03-02-2006, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by LEFTLANENEWS
As suspected by many Lexus fans, the LF-A concept car will "definitely" see production, according to Road and Track magazine. However, the report says the production car will look "significantly" different from the LF-A. Show right is an artist's rendering from the magazine of how the car will possibly look, based on feedback from insiders. For a larger version at the image, you'll have to pick up the magazine. See also: a detailed look at the Lexus LF-A concept and spy shots of a production prototype in testing. Recent rumors have suggested the Lexus supercar may be the successor to the Toyota Supra. The LF-A is expected to go head-to-head with the 2007 Infiniti GT-R.
03-02-2006, 08:56 PM
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Ewwww
03-02-2006, 09:39 PM
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How is it even going to compete with the GT-R if it offers no stick shift...and I'll shit my pants if it does.
03-02-2006, 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by The Sarlacc
How is it even going to compete with the GT-R if it offers no stick shift...and I'll shit my pants if it does.
03-04-2006, 07:44 PM
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The last image posted by road and track.........
looks like the Mazel Identity at the Geneva show. So is Mazel owned by toyota i wonder...kinda like Holden and GM?????????????
looks like the Mazel Identity at the Geneva show. So is Mazel owned by toyota i wonder...kinda like Holden and GM?????????????
03-04-2006, 10:26 PM
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I like it in general but think the 100K+ price tag may be a little rareified for Lexus considering it has ZERO sports car clout. Don't care what Gilbo says without a three pedal car in the mix it will be dismissed.
Even if this thing is extremely fast and capable I wonder if Japan can compete in this market. I think brand equity means soooo much here, something Acura learned with the NSX, it beat the poop out of the flawed 348 but never sold well enough to develop the chassis and 355, 360 and now 430 appeared and beat up on it to the point after the first 355 flogging it almost never was even mentioned anymore. My question would be say someone has $110k to spend on a sports car and this hits and beats the GT3 in hard numbers, how many will choose the Lexus over the Porsche. To high dollar sports car buyers image and history mean a lot when it comes time to plunk down the money, Lexus has very little racing cred and zero sports car cred, at least Honda has F1 credibility (thus far as an engine builder) though not much fendered car cred outside Asia and has produced a solid sports car despite letting it stagnate. I have to agree with Sam Mitani that Japan can not build an exotic.
Even if this thing is extremely fast and capable I wonder if Japan can compete in this market. I think brand equity means soooo much here, something Acura learned with the NSX, it beat the poop out of the flawed 348 but never sold well enough to develop the chassis and 355, 360 and now 430 appeared and beat up on it to the point after the first 355 flogging it almost never was even mentioned anymore. My question would be say someone has $110k to spend on a sports car and this hits and beats the GT3 in hard numbers, how many will choose the Lexus over the Porsche. To high dollar sports car buyers image and history mean a lot when it comes time to plunk down the money, Lexus has very little racing cred and zero sports car cred, at least Honda has F1 credibility (thus far as an engine builder) though not much fendered car cred outside Asia and has produced a solid sports car despite letting it stagnate. I have to agree with Sam Mitani that Japan can not build an exotic.
03-05-2006, 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by ilitig8
I like it in general but think the 100K+ price tag may be a little rareified for Lexus considering it has ZERO sports car clout. Don't care what Gilbo says without a three pedal car in the mix it will be dismissed.
Even if this thing is extremely fast and capable I wonder if Japan can compete in this market. I think brand equity means soooo much here, something Acura learned with the NSX, it beat the poop out of the flawed 348 but never sold well enough to develop the chassis and 355, 360 and now 430 appeared and beat up on it to the point after the first 355 flogging it almost never was even mentioned anymore. My question would be say someone has $110k to spend on a sports car and this hits and beats the GT3 in hard numbers, how many will choose the Lexus over the Porsche. To high dollar sports car buyers image and history mean a lot when it comes time to plunk down the money, Lexus has very little racing cred and zero sports car cred, at least Honda has F1 credibility (thus far as an engine builder) though not much fendered car cred outside Asia and has produced a solid sports car despite letting it stagnate. I have to agree with Sam Mitani that Japan can not build an exotic.
Even if this thing is extremely fast and capable I wonder if Japan can compete in this market. I think brand equity means soooo much here, something Acura learned with the NSX, it beat the poop out of the flawed 348 but never sold well enough to develop the chassis and 355, 360 and now 430 appeared and beat up on it to the point after the first 355 flogging it almost never was even mentioned anymore. My question would be say someone has $110k to spend on a sports car and this hits and beats the GT3 in hard numbers, how many will choose the Lexus over the Porsche. To high dollar sports car buyers image and history mean a lot when it comes time to plunk down the money, Lexus has very little racing cred and zero sports car cred, at least Honda has F1 credibility (thus far as an engine builder) though not much fendered car cred outside Asia and has produced a solid sports car despite letting it stagnate. I have to agree with Sam Mitani that Japan can not build an exotic.
BUT....something in the back of my mind thinks that Lexus has the ability to pull something amazing out of their ass.
If not...then they are just competeing with the SL55...
Lexus does not have race car cred...but toyota does...
I truly hope Lexus surprises and owns us all...but at the same time...who knows.
03-05-2006, 03:05 AM
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Originally Posted by The Sarlacc
Again we agree.
BUT....something in the back of my mind thinks that Lexus has the ability to pull something amazing out of their ass.
If not...then they are just competeing with the SL55...
Lexus does not have race car cred...but toyota does...
I truly hope Lexus surprises and owns us all...but at the same time...who knows.
BUT....something in the back of my mind thinks that Lexus has the ability to pull something amazing out of their ass.
If not...then they are just competeing with the SL55...
Lexus does not have race car cred...but toyota does...
I truly hope Lexus surprises and owns us all...but at the same time...who knows.
03-05-2006, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Minch00
For 100k+, I'm buying a 355. That is all.
if you plan on driving it at all, that is.
03-07-2006, 01:24 PM
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Update:
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http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/...o-cost-170000/
Production 2008/2009 Lexus LF-A to cost $170,000
Toyota will put its stunning LF-A supercar concept into production in late 2008, according to a report from Tokyo cited by Edmunds. The car is expected to include a front-mounted V10 engine with over 500 horsepower. The car will sell for $170,000 and will underscore Toyota's new F1 connection. The car will go head-to-head with the 2008/2009 Acura NSX, the report says. Recently, we cited a Road and Track report that confirmed Lexus had approved the supercar project.
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http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/...o-cost-170000/
Production 2008/2009 Lexus LF-A to cost $170,000
Toyota will put its stunning LF-A supercar concept into production in late 2008, according to a report from Tokyo cited by Edmunds. The car is expected to include a front-mounted V10 engine with over 500 horsepower. The car will sell for $170,000 and will underscore Toyota's new F1 connection. The car will go head-to-head with the 2008/2009 Acura NSX, the report says. Recently, we cited a Road and Track report that confirmed Lexus had approved the supercar project.
03-07-2006, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by gilboman
what..you expect 70k for a 500+hp car 
03-07-2006, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Infamous425
because the CL65 is bloated and doesnt have exotic neck-breaking supercar looks. although i do like it very much.
03-07-2006, 08:56 PM
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for that much money i would look to a F430 first...
03-08-2006, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by DownUnder
It's just a Lexus not a Ferrari, Bentley etc. I'd expect it around $100K and that's push it.
why would a brand new 500hp V10 be lexus be sold for anywhere near that?
03-08-2006, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by gilboman
if acura has been peddling a 12 yr old 280hp V6 for for 90k.
why would a brand new 500hp V10 be lexus be sold for anywhere near that?
why would a brand new 500hp V10 be lexus be sold for anywhere near that?