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VIDEO: MORE LF-A at the Nurburgring

XeroK00L submitted on 8/22/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 1:10:42 PM

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Thanks for this high quality video.

D8mn, the LF-A rocks! Look how fast, how smooth and how flat it tackled one of the world's most tough tacks.

— SupraNeverBack (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2007 2:09:40 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5

Your comments are totally worthless, especially from a technical point of view.

Jeezes..
— SevorbeupstryIsBack (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2007 2:50:27 PM | | Votes: -8

Your responses are equally as worthless.
— Will_ (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2007 2:56:46 PM | | Votes: 10

you got all that from this video?
— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2007 5:51:15 PM | | Votes: -11

Only deaf and blind people couldn't hear and see it. You didn't "see" it because you don't like to see it.

— SupraNeverBack (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2007 9:31:29 PM | | Votes: 9

"Amazing how these Toyota guys can tell all this from a video."

Hey Kalimbo, I don't hear ya chimin' in when somebody says that the LF-A sucks balls, now, huh?

I love people who love to change their arguments just to suit the circumstances; that is the true sign of a mental midget.

Can you even spell the word "integrity"?
— Hyundai (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2007 10:15:26 PM | | Votes: 9

I looked at the video again, and I can honestly not see how people can already be dissing it and calling it - as Kabimbo says - "another wannabe sports car". Watch the video WITHOUT your bias-goggles on.

For Christ sake, this car moves, and it moves with agility and accelerates like no tomorrow!

Oh wait, it's Japanese, it must suck....
— Hyundai (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2007 10:21:34 PM | | Votes: 10

Who on earth is going to buy this horrid looking car? Porsche 997 Turbo, GT2, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, ..etc all have something the Lexus lacks:

HISTORY
— SevorbeupstryIsBack (View Profile)

Posted on 8/23/2007 3:29:51 AM | | Votes: -3

Kalimba is an asshole.
— david989 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/23/2007 6:04:23 AM | | Votes: 5

Watch that language friend.
— SevorbeupstryIsBack (View Profile)

Posted on 8/23/2007 7:39:53 AM | | Votes: -4

Lambo = Tractors.

So, now if the the LF-A were better than the competetition in ever single way, their only selling point would be "history"? What, are you marrying the car? You have to know about who's daddy owned it and how many races they won with a car?

I would rather buy something based on its credentials and how it matches up with my needs and wants, rather on some fluff story that couldn't make a difference in my conncection with the car itself.
— Hyundai (View Profile)

Posted on 8/23/2007 11:50:10 AM | | Votes: 2

You say that Lamborghini's are tractors. Well, they were, they started off as tractors. But does that mean that Lamborghini don't make proper cars. Their origins are irrelevant, the fact, is, they make cars now, they haven't made tractors in years. Look at Hyundai, they make cheap crappy cars that no one likes. To me, that is worse than being a tractor.
— lamboman (View Profile)

Posted on 8/24/2007 5:54:39 AM | | Votes: 1

Look up the word "context" in the dictionary.
— Hyundai (View Profile)

Posted on 8/24/2007 11:32:35 AM | | Votes: 2

Do yourself a favour and look up the word "context" in the dictionary.
— Hyundai (View Profile)

Posted on 8/24/2007 11:34:25 AM | | Votes: 2

The car looks good even with camouflage tape still on it.
— Will_ (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2007 2:19:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

I agree!

If there is ANY car that should be taken seriously by the all-important German FanBois, it is this car.

The LF-A looks quite gorgeous even with the camo on. Also, the way that the LF-A drove that course,... wow, it is actually like poetry (I am not being sarcastic). You can tell that Lexus put all of its resources into making this car capable of kicking ass left and right.

This car is an instant classic - mark my words.

Good job, Lexus!
— Hyundai (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2007 3:11:56 PM | | Votes: 2

Lets hope it actually looks better without the tape
— henbmw (View Profile)

Posted on 8/25/2007 1:53:38 PM | | Votes: 0

Anything special about this compared to the competiton?
— Czelinski (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2007 2:20:07 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -5

lol. reliability. yeah...that's why people ferrari, lambo, maserati, porsche. still laughing.
— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2007 9:11:00 PM | | Votes: -4

Looks good! But I wanted to hear sound of the engine not only that guys voice! It would be also good if there were some subtitles! Other than that vid is cool!
— AUTO_UNION (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2007 2:30:59 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

Yes, the competition will agree this car will approach the top of the pack in performance and at a price well below the German and Italian machines.
— BMW995 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2007 2:32:50 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

I am in love again!
— jon21 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2007 2:33:30 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

very impressed with the lf-a. looks like all the senior engineers were put on this car while the junior ones were put on the is-f. you can see the difference.
— gsh23 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2007 2:36:43 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

I know what you mean...

You can totally tell the performance capability of the IS-F before even driving it or reading a comparo/road test.

Yes, the LF-A looks better, but it should.

The IS-F styling rubbed me the wrong way when I saw it for the first time when it was unveiled, but it has steadily grown on me. It looks great in white... and yes, even in blue.
— Hyundai (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2007 3:13:55 PM | | Votes: 3

It's cool how at some angles it reminds me of the last Supra. This thing is gonna be awesome!
— GTR35 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2007 2:38:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

I hope it doesn't look like that picture. Looks like a sleek tissue box
— henbmw (View Profile)

Posted on 8/27/2007 12:09:51 AM | | Votes: 1

LF-A, Porsche's GT series, the R8, Nissan GTR, Merc's Black Series...

This is truly a good sports car period we are witnessing.
— answer (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2007 3:15:25 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

Even the Lexus haters have to admit, the LF-A is a sweet looking car....is it worth $200k; HELL NO!!!
— Bmw8ter (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2007 3:21:22 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -7

i can definitely tell that from this video even though we know next to nothing about the car or if it will even be produced. and given lexus reputation for building performance cars...
— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2007 6:00:12 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

So much love!
— areyoublind (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2007 4:54:54 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

agreed.

the IS was going to bury the 3-series when it launched in 2006.

the GS450h was going to blow the 5-series and E-class off the road.

the LS600h was going to flash its high beams at the S600 to pass.

gosh, none of these things happened. do we see a trend here?

want 0.4 less problems with your car over 3 years? buy a lexus.
— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2007 6:03:40 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -7

The IS350 gave way to the 335i.

Lexus doing hybrids has BMW and Mercedes now planning hybrids.

The LS is now dubbed the most technologically-advanced car of it's time, a title that once belonged exclusively to the S-Class.

Stop making sweeping statements based off of speculative C&D reviews. Do you realize how foolish and stupid you Lexus haters look?
— Will_ (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2007 6:11:34 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5

will:

let's talk about sales.

despite lexus being less expensive, the IS, GS, GSh and LSh are still far outsold by their mercedes and bmw competition.
— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2007 9:14:30 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -9

Yet, that crappy car, as you so put it, beat the A4, C, and every other car in that comparison. I guess MB and Audi really DO suck?!

Sorry, but I don't take selective clips from articles to dance around a debate like a child.

The A4 and C are really nice cars, and so is the IS and 3. You guys will go through any extent to dismiss it, even if that makes the A4 and C look bad compared to the Lexus.
— Hyundai (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2007 10:26:17 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 7

I will post to you, enthusiastx, what I did in another blog...

"the Lexus IS 350 ($49,100 CAD base price) is a real bargain compared to the 335i ($49,900 CAD base price).

Even with fully loaded packages, the 335i leaves the IS 350 in the dust with premium options ($64,516 for the IS 350 vs. $64,935 for the 335i). But, I guess the Lexus is the bargain, because the 335i doesn't even get ventilated/cooled seats."
— Hyundai (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2007 10:31:51 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6

You are right, the Audi just isn't good enough - correct.

Sport, I cannot believe that a German car fan such as yourself would concede defeat but you have. It takes a lot of guts to do that; I respect you for that.
— Hyundai (View Profile)

Posted on 8/23/2007 2:38:04 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

I guess that tells us just how important racing history is in buying a sports car, huh? Tell that to your friend, SevorBeUpstryIsBack!
— Hyundai (View Profile)

Posted on 8/23/2007 11:52:06 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

"Lexus doing hybrids has BMW and Mercedes now planning hybrids."

Because it's a hype and everybody smelled money. C02 is just a marketing tool, global warming is just a joke.
Some people are just too naive.

— SevorbeupstryIsBack (View Profile)

Posted on 8/23/2007 1:17:52 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

"The LS is now dubbed the most technologically-advanced car of it's time, a title that once belonged exclusively to the S-Class."

Oh please.. RUBBISH!

The most technologically advanced vehicle is the Bugatti Veyron, but that car stands above anything. Realistically speaking the S-class is still the king, closely followed by BMW and Audi. Lexus also makes great cars from a technological point of view but many of the technologies found are either copied, renamed or improved. Did you know Lexus didn't invent the self-parking vehicle? BMW did. But Lexus was the first to put it in production - sure that deserves some respect. But they are not the creators. Almost all of the technologies found in current cars were first seen on the S-class. Not only the major things like airbags, ABS, climate control, that new type of airsuspension or whatever but also LED rear lights or the indicator light in the mirror.. I believe the 3rd braking light was invented by some American bloke. Brilliant still.
— SevorbeupstryIsBack (View Profile)

Posted on 8/23/2007 1:26:38 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

looks like an Aston Martin from the profile. That's a compliment!
— zoom_zoom (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2007 5:07:49 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3

This video was posted last month, but it still good viewing. The LF-1 looks to be the real deal for the street, as well as the track.
— david999 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2007 5:18:29 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

Did I read this correctly....the LF-1 will be AWD? Or is that just speculation?
— Bmw8ter (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2007 7:46:56 PM | | Votes: 0

AWD has not been confirmed yet. In fact, Lexus has stated this vehicle will surprise some with the features it will have.
— david999 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2007 7:50:26 PM | | Votes: 1

Very beautiful car!
— SHOWTIME (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2007 6:40:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

simply amazing. ive said it before, this is the start of the return of the japanese "supercars."

neat center, triple tip exhaust. the exhaust stemming from the middle of the rear instead of the ends is becoming a trend. i still like the traditional style of them being on the ends though.
— minimalist (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2007 6:56:03 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

that looks uber pimp.
— sewingmachine (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2007 8:55:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5

aside from toyota, what other sports cars had been offered by "lexus?" lol.
— minimalist (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2007 8:55:45 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -7

hopefully it borrowed its sister company subarus awd system.
— ronnsscooby (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2007 9:17:22 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

Damn, this Toyota sure does have a big old fat ass.
— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2007 10:06:21 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -10

Fat ass usually means fat engine
— ronnsscooby (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2007 10:22:40 PM | | Votes: 7

Wow!...this Lexus LF-A look very amazing the it circle around the track. I wouldn't surprise if they announce this Lexus LF-A has been sold out for it first year production. And if you want one, you will be on the waiting lists, ;)

Lexus
— Lexus (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2007 10:12:21 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

I don't see why anybody should NOT be excited about this Lexus if they actually like CARS.

I guess some people around these parts like BRANDS, not CARS; that is how you tell the posers from the real car fans.
— Hyundai (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2007 10:36:37 PM | | Votes: 7

I'm definitely excited about this car, I want to know how it drives, feels, sounds, smells,..

But the supercar market is the most difficult market to enter. And Lexus - as a newcomer - will have a hard time. How a supercar feels is much more important that sheer engineering (this is where Germany scores). The soul of a supercar is the most important part. When driving it you should feel the creator breathing in your neck. (this is where the Italians score) There have been a lot of newcomers in this market that failed but none of them had the budget Lexus has. In the last decade only ONE supercar has made a succesful entry in the supercar market and if can guess which one we will continue this conversation.

— SevorbeupstryIsBack (View Profile)

Posted on 8/23/2007 1:40:03 PM | | Votes: 2

Now why the **** am I deboosted for that?
— SevorbeupstryIsBack (View Profile)

Posted on 8/23/2007 4:14:48 PM | | Votes: 0

Patience, grasshopper.

Believe it or not, I boosted you for that.
— Hyundai (View Profile)

Posted on 8/23/2007 11:34:58 PM | | Votes: 0

I'm just being honest about the car. The problem is that many people here think too rationally. It doesn't matter how good this LF-A will ever be, it will never have the same impact as a Ferrari or Lamborghini.

By the way, you still didn't answered my question.
— SevorbeupstryIsBack (View Profile)

Posted on 8/24/2007 2:58:11 AM | | Votes: -1

you just now realized that? they love thier audis and bimmers.
— ronnsscooby (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2007 10:56:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

Okay, I will be honest. I am excited about this car coming out...

Just to see how pathetic the sales will be...if its anywhere near the expected $120K price tag...it will sell nothing...With the 997 GT3 and Turbo in that range, as well as preowned Gallardo's...this car is a horrible idea by Lexus
— BMWreplicat (View Profile)

Posted on 8/23/2007 2:27:43 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -5

ps..It does sound fantasic though.
— BMWreplicat (View Profile)

Posted on 8/23/2007 2:29:33 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2

The new class leader. I love Lexus so much. And all these dumb German fanboys claim Lexus has no racing heritage or can't build a sports car! The LF-A is evidence that proves them wrong. Lexus is so cool!
— david989 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/23/2007 6:03:40 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

A new class leader, what a joke, lexus hasn't got the balls to bring this car to the market, they're taking so long.
Their fear is starting to show.
— xj13 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/24/2007 5:27:53 AM | | Votes: -1

Looks good, can't wait to see what this car is actually capable of.

If this car is a capable driving tool then it will up Lexus's brand cache no end. They need this car to succeed if they are going to up their brand appeal in other markets.
— Kinger (View Profile)

Posted on 8/23/2007 6:31:36 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6

And really, it takes a car like this to make a big stink. This LF-A will put a face to Lexus and create buzz and discussion (even more so) about the brand, and especially in less successful markets. It really is a brilliant move by Lexus.
— Hyundai (View Profile)

Posted on 8/23/2007 11:56:55 AM | | Votes: 5

The new GT-R and NSX will distroy this crap LF-A, L stands for lame.

The head lights make me laugh, their a joke. This car will fail like every other lexus/camary.
— xj13 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/23/2007 7:28:34 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -8

"This car will fail like every other lexus/camary."

if it manages to "fail" like that, then it will be A STUNNING SUCCESS!

these fanbois hate so much, they can't even think/talk straight! LOL!

— XYZZ (View Profile)

Posted on 8/23/2007 7:59:44 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 7

Bring on the GTR, it will eat the pants of this wannabe.
— xj13 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/24/2007 5:31:55 AM | | Votes: 0

This is funny. How all of you German fan boys think your company and its halo sports car comes just from years of history. Well what do you think when Mercedes or BMW introduced their first sport car? I bet before anyone speculated that Mercedes or BMW would make good sports cars, people just thought it was just "some luxury automaker". Then BAM! they develop a great car. Very well for Lexus to pull off the same. This car no doubt looks good and sounds great. As it is will be the halo sports car of Lexus. So im willing to bet that Lexus isnt taking any chances to make this car truely compete with Germany's finest.
— Alec (View Profile)

Posted on 8/23/2007 12:47:04 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

So much hatred because BMW/Mercedes have no corresponding competitive models.

— SupraNeverBack (View Profile)

Posted on 8/23/2007 1:57:32 PM | | Votes: 4

Its not really about corresponding competitive models. Its more about how a company can make luxury cars and then create a competitive halo sports car. All the German fan boys here flame on the LFA just cause Lexus has no "history" to show it can make sports cars. That goes for ANY MAJOR CARMAKER, all companies started out somewhere smaller before it made itself a recognizable icon.
— Alec (View Profile)

Posted on 8/23/2007 2:32:23 PM | | Votes: 6

I personally think that this car is gonna perform well, but it doesn't have the heritage of the exotic car manufacturers, it isn't really that appealing. I even see some of the Murcielago's mesh on the back of that car.
— lamboman (View Profile)

Posted on 8/24/2007 5:48:09 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4

You said, "Well, they (Lamborghini) were, they started off as tractors. But does that mean that Lamborghini don't make proper cars. Their origins are irrelevant, the fact, is, they make cars now, they haven't made tractors in years."

Now you say, "it (the LF-A) doesn't have the heritage of the exotic car manufacturers, it isn't really that appealing."

Buddy, keep your story straight, even if you aren't!
— Hyundai (View Profile)

Posted on 8/24/2007 11:41:03 AM | | Votes: 7

It is rumored to cost roughly $140k USD.
— Hyundai (View Profile)

Posted on 8/26/2007 1:35:30 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

I am a little disapointed. With all the Fan Boy hype here I was anticipating something closer to an F-22. This car obviously lacks the ability to land on an aircraft carrier.
— johnct (View Profile)

Posted on 8/26/2007 4:30:39 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

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