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Spy Shots: Lexus LF-A Spotted in UK

omarrana submitted on 10/30/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:45 AM
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Spy Shots: Lexus LF-A Spotted in UK

Lexus is keeping the LF-A pretty top secret. Even though the car didn’t show up at the Tokyo Motor Show last wast week, spy photographers have still managed to catch the car in action and it’s looking closer and closer to the production model.

It is now reported that the Lexus LF-A will have a 5.0 liter unit that produces 500 horsepower with a top speed of 200mph. A hybrid variant is also in the work that will use a engine similar to the LS600h.

The Lexus LF-A is expected to hit showrooms in 2009 carrying at least a six-figure price tag.

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Rupert - 10/30/2007 11:02:32 AMView My AgentSpace

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I thought everyone said for sure we will see it at Tokyo?

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farabira1 - 10/30/2007 10:29:26 PM

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midengine, all those foul talks that you said about the gtr. Well you said it "Wait for a real test", well i'll wait because, if Porsche are brave enough to put the 997 turbo up against the nissan, the GTR is going to savage the ducks when it meets the Porsche in a comparison. Take my word, the GTR is going to take down the german arrogance with a swipe.

Czelinski - 10/30/2007 11:31:05 AM

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I really don't care where it's seen. Nothing special. -1, -2, -3...

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M35MT - 10/30/2007 1:44:37 PMView My AgentSpace

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Midengine, eat shit.

Yes, know I'm on your level.

S4cabriofoxone - 10/30/2007 5:12:19 PMView My AgentSpace

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Those quotes made me really want a BMW 3 Series and an Audi RS4...

david999 - 10/30/2007 6:51:36 PM

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Selectively cutting and pasting? What about the numerous good reviews of Lexus?
What type of jackass are you to waste your time on every Lexus thread posting negative comments?

r15mohd - 10/30/2007 11:31:38 AM

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they pulled it back beign it didnt reach its target 220mph...so its under aerodynamic redesign i believe to get it their.

smart move if the car is getting redesigned, we have the concept and it will just flow from that design.

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autopro - 10/30/2007 11:52:02 AMView My AgentSpace

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2009 2009 2009 remember that year. the year lexus sales increase 40 to 50%.

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JRobUSC - 10/30/2007 3:06:11 PM

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yes, the 200 LF-A's that Lexus sells that year will undoubtedly increase their overall sales 40-50%. Nothing helps you get from 300,000 units/yr to 450,000 units/yr like a 200 unit/year vehicle. Add in the 200 IS-F's and they'll probably grow 100%!!! Wait, that math doesn't sound right...

S4cabriofoxone - 10/30/2007 5:13:20 PMView My AgentSpace

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lol...

enthusiastx11 - 10/31/2007 2:05:54 AM

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40-50%. wow! what will be driving that increase in volume?

enthusiastx11 - 10/31/2007 2:14:46 AM

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yes, i'm sure you're well on your way to driving a $100,000 car. i can tell by your research savvy and your impressive debating skills that you'll have no trouble finding a $400,000/year job imminently.

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LexusKindaGuy12 - 10/30/2007 12:12:10 PM

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honestly, its not that great looking. id take any other lexus model in their lineup before i even consider dumping 6 figures on this car. but its cool that lexus is trying to appeal to the performance oriented.

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S4cabriofoxone - 10/30/2007 5:15:03 PMView My AgentSpace

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This is how it's going to look, nicad! Notice how it's very similar to the 2007 LF-A Concept, but with camouflage and covered lights!

I agree, LexusKindaGuy... it's not a traditional sports car design. But it's not sexy or beautiful, either. I don't know if I like it or hate it.

1995e34 - 10/30/2007 12:36:58 PM

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it's coming along quite well. i think these are the first photos i actually like of it.

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FULEXUS - 10/30/2007 1:05:01 PM

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Looks great... I'm thinking kind of like the old 300Z with a very cheap body kit on it.

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EL34 - 10/30/2007 1:14:00 PM

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The Lexus LF-A looks like a bloated Lotus :(

My goodness, I can't believe my eyes!!

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EL34 - 10/30/2007 2:13:50 PM

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nicad, I don't think the little BMW 135 cometes in the same market as the Luxor LF-A.

You might want to check into it ;)

S4cabriofoxone - 10/30/2007 5:15:59 PMView My AgentSpace

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The 135i will be the best car on the market for under $40K.

S4cabriofoxone - 10/30/2007 11:38:46 PMView My AgentSpace

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"people buy diesels in europe you sore loser. if Lexus hade a LS with a 3 liter diesel europe would be full of them"

No, that's just not how it works. There's an IS diesel... do you see them flooding the streets? No! 3 Series, A4 and C-Class diesels outsell it probably 10 to 1!

enthusiastx11 - 10/31/2007 2:09:44 AM

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nicad:

lexus launched in europe in 1990. and sales are still tiny. care to share the tremendous sales numbers you're talking about? data is always nice.

enthusiastx11 - 10/31/2007 2:11:47 AM

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nicad:

"i'm from europe stupid so i know what kinda cars sell here."

glad to know the 780 million people who live on the european continent have you speaking for them. your market knowledge and cosmopolitan sensibility are truly impressive.

S4cabriofoxone - 10/31/2007 5:39:05 PMView My AgentSpace

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I'm not hating, nicad, it's just the truth. Lexus sales won't automatically increase exponentially just because they add a diesel to their lineup. It needs to be a GREAT diesel.

Lexus - 10/30/2007 5:30:32 PM

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Everyone need to relax, this Lexus LF-A is going to stunning in it final production model. So far we only able to see the Lexus LF-A in silver and black, I think it would look really hot in Yellow or Blue.

Just come, and wait and see, like the GT-R it will blow your mind away with it performance stat. This is Lexus first attempt to make super sportcars.

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S4cabriofoxone - 10/30/2007 11:39:52 PMView My AgentSpace

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I hope so. But that image of a yellow LF-A that you put in my head is not attractive. It will look better in darker colors, or more subtle hues like white, gray and black. This isn't a Ferrari.

Lexus - 10/30/2007 6:29:26 PM

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Many reliable source had said that the Lexus LF-A will have 570hp and will get to 220mph. Don't belief me? google it.

Lexus
ps. first Godzilla came and conquer, now this Lexus LF-A and soon the Honda NSX.

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Fan1234 - 10/30/2007 6:37:48 PM

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haha, japs win again, and german fanboys cry again!

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Kinger - 11/1/2007 8:38:59 AM

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BMW owns Sauber: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bmw_sauber
Peter Sauber who created the Sauber F1 team remained with the team as a consultant.

EL34 - 10/30/2007 8:02:40 PM

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It sure is an oddball lookin' car.

My goodness!!!

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xj13 - 10/30/2007 10:25:13 PM

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SAVE YOUR $ AND BUY A GTR.

S4cabriofoxone - 10/30/2007 11:41:14 PMView My AgentSpace

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Or spend a little more and get a DBS.

S4cabriofoxone - 10/31/2007 5:42:21 PMView My AgentSpace

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WHO CARES if the DBS isn't going to be as fast as the GT-R?! It looks BLOODY AMAZING!!! (In proper British) And the GT-R looks pretty ugly... but that doesn't matter, I'd still take it.

S4cabriofoxone - 10/31/2007 5:44:03 PMView My AgentSpace

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The LF-A is not going to be a GT-R competitor, let me make that clear to you.

nicad, you need to know something, because you're incredibly ignorant. Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche are the ones that make stupid-fast cars. Aston Martin, on the other hand, focuses on beauty, elegance, ease of use, luxury and the overall driving experience; they don't play in the horsepower war. They don't care if their cars aren't as fast as the competition, because they know they'll still sell.

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BMWfan_Alfredo - 10/31/2007 1:39:10 AM

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looks good, i dont like lexus, but looks good, and wish them the best with this model..if it does do 220mph, good for them..i still dont like them, but good for them, i dont care for this car...and for those that say 4.3 from not to 60 not GOOD ENOUGH?!....what do you drive? and it better do not to 60 faster than 4.3 seconds to basically call 4.3 seconds rubbish...good enough for me...

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Czelinski - 10/31/2007 6:28:23 AM

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"funny how the top 5 most commented articles on this site are about Lexus, once again"

That's because 85% of articles seem to be about bloody Lexus and their ricer IS-F.

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S4cabriofoxone - 10/31/2007 5:45:24 PMView My AgentSpace

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There's nothing particularly interesting (about the German brands) right now--no new releases or anything.

Czelinski - 10/31/2007 9:46:02 AM

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I'm actually more of a MB fan to be perfectly honest. Although, of course, anything German is better. Not to say that I don't love Italian cars as well. Just something about the Japanese, should stick to what they do best. Cars from 10 - £30,000. That's where their market is.

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DaHarder - 10/31/2007 3:59:07 PM

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Wow!

The production version is certainly shaping up to be far better looking than the 'Anime-Inspired' concept...

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S4cabriofoxone - 10/31/2007 5:47:17 PMView My AgentSpace

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Really?

Because I'm having trouble coming to the same conclusion. I just can't get around the fact that I simply don't like the way this car looks. It's not pretty. It doesn't make me want to buy it. It doesn't do what the Astons, Ferraris, Lambos, R8s and Porsches do for me.

I don't know exactly what's wrong with it, but it doesn't look sexy or exciting, at all.

Star - 10/31/2007 4:36:17 PM

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Wow! That is one ugly car!

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xj13 - 10/31/2007 6:30:43 PM

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this car will date in a year.

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Czelinski - 11/1/2007 8:23:37 AM

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Yup. It won't be a classic, and it certainly doesn't look exotic, or something the word beautiful could be used to describe it.

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tkindred - 11/2/2007 12:50:39 AM

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I love Japanese cars. But I have never felt Toyota (Lexus), could design a good looking and exciting car. I think that is why they sell so well in the United States. They are conservative and uninspiring and that is what many Americans usually like. But I do not think you can generalize that all Japanese cars are uninspiring. Also, not everything that comes from Germany is top notch either.

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ashramboy - 11/2/2007 1:19:46 AM

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all jap cars are uninspiring and without heritage.
name a single japanese car company that actually won something in a international racing comp. maybe mazda and that's it...only the dumb ones like nicad can't get his mind off japanese jedi mind trick.

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deepwater - 11/2/2007 7:13:18 AM

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Yes, I agree with ashramboy. In case of sportcar business, the brand heritage and the model heritage is more important. There will be no success for Lexus sport lineup. Lexus has more technical issue at the moment to solve:
- competitive 4wd
- style improvement
- smaller hybrid battery, not decreasing boot
- bigger interior

LFA is too early for Lexus. My opinions:
- Hybrid, 4WD, 3.5 turbo combination for IS & GS
- Hybrid, 2.0 turbo (V6) for IS
- Plug in hybrids
- Luggage Compartment 14-16 cu ft at least (for hybrids!!)
- Station wagon IS @ GS
- IS convertible
- IS station wagon SUV (higher suspension, black bumper skirt...)
- smaller modell than IS, similar with A3 & BMW 1

After the above listed improvements and developments Toyota can develop sport car. But this shall be retro, using Toyota 2000 GT design heritage.

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