VIDEO: The car that Ferrari and Lamborghini should be VERY afraid of...

dude...you know it's a concept right?

— carfan3 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/22/2007 1:56:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Ferrari and Lamborghini should be afraid of Lexus!

ROTFLMAO

— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/22/2007 1:58:42 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Wow, that gushing started to get a little embarrassing. But yes, the Lexus sports car will be good,but then again, anytime Lexus came out with a promise of a great sports sedan, it hasn't completely delivered. Cases in point: GS and IS are great cars and were highly, highly, hyped as the ultimate sports sedans for their respective classes only to be outshone by several of their class counterparts.
I would expect the new Acura NSX to overshadow the LF-A.

— senorgato (View Profile)

Posted on 1/22/2007 1:59:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

You know when a car has no heritage or offspring like the Lexus then you get a futuristic design straight out of the Disney design center in Burbank, Calif.

— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/22/2007 2:02:00 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Did Agent 001 design this car or is he just being paid by Lexus's marketing arm?

— golfer38 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/22/2007 2:21:45 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

But you got to think, Lexus is really Toyota, who does have a presence in F1. Although none of their cars have shown ferrari like handling or performance to this point, I was really expecting this car to be the next Supra, which I think would be logical. However, I have to agree that for this car to reach the level of Lambo or Ferrari would be stretching it, Acura NSX maybe, but not a ferrari. Wait for it to come out, then put it up against ferrari then we shall see i guess

— VinnyP (View Profile)

Posted on 1/22/2007 10:40:28 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

The look just doesn't look right. I really hope the actual production car will look much more attractive and less "striking".

Before finalizing the styling of the production car, Toyota should take a good look at true beauties such as the Ferrari F430, 599GTB, Lambo Gallardo, Aston Martin Vanquish, DB9, and Vantage.

— TruenoAE86 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/23/2007 12:25:40 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Where is the link to the video?

— SSP350 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/22/2007 3:48:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

This car is going to be the car that once the first few are sold, will sit in the dealer showroom for a year and a half before it is sold.

What a shame, and another shame that this car will be wallpaper on some little 8 year old's desktop.

— BMWreplicat (View Profile)

Posted on 1/22/2007 4:43:30 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

There's no way in hell this Lexus will be as sexy as a Lamborghini or Ferrari.

next!

— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/22/2007 5:22:13 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

For those Lexus suckers out there, get this: a plain cup cake, 50 cents, put some icing on it, 85 cents. Toyota = plain, Lexus= Toyota w/ icing suckers!!! For those Lexus bigots bashing other brands and bragging the “quality” of Sucxus, I got news for you: Toyota has been recalling millions of cars in the past year!!! So much for “quality” my behind! If you compare the interior design of the new S-class and the new Sucxus LS, the S in years ahead while the LS still stuck with old wood trim design reminiscent of the ‘80s for old geezers!!! ROFLOL!!

— cckw (View Profile)

Posted on 1/22/2007 5:43:54 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Nice! Should give some interior shots, Agent001.

At the days German automakers putting more and more ugly cars, this revised LF-A looks just stunning!

500+hp, 9000 rpm, 4.8L v10, carbon fiber frame... weights ~2600lbs... all for a Walmart price.

— SupraNeverBack (View Profile)

Posted on 1/22/2007 6:27:58 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

how bout that EVO costs over $100k and only kept up with the Lambo in the corners due to a nimble suspension. I would take that EVO over the LF-A any day of the week.

— NARunner (View Profile)

Posted on 1/24/2007 3:33:46 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I agree, Ferrari and Lamborghini should be shaking in their boots. This car is gonna have the best SDHOTMMG-AWD, All in one PSP-PS3-XBOX, CDWAS Traction Control, WTFIBM Cameria, DKHTGH-GPS, and DKHTUBBC-Stability Control than any Ferrari or Lamborghini ever had. Oh, don't forget the optional WMA (Wipe My Ass)mode when you $h!t on yourself after your car almost hits that Lamborghini behind you while it's parking itself.

— Need4Speed (View Profile)

Posted on 1/22/2007 6:47:36 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Ferrari and Lamborghini should be afraid of Lexus!

ROTFLMAO

— DarkOneForce (View Profile)

Posted on 1/22/2007 6:48:59 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Nice but as an auto enthusiast I find it premature to state that this is the "hottest sportscar in the history of sportcars".....

— SixxFive (View Profile)

Posted on 1/22/2007 7:43:31 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Just wondering 001, did you have a cigarette after recording this review?

P.S. I was there yesterday and to quote Dom DeLuise as Julius Ceasar in History of the World Part I "nice, not thrilling, but nice."

— opus (View Profile)

Posted on 1/22/2007 8:35:14 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

agree Will!

— AUDBMLEXMRC (View Profile)

Posted on 1/24/2007 1:53:44 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

How can anyone even say anything bad about this car!!! It hasnt even been released yet! It seems like all the benz and bmw enthusists arent going to give lexus anything in the fight for Luxury performance. I think it is absolutely hilarious that everyone bashes the IS-F and thr LF-A when both arent out yet. No one has driven either car here. If other auto makers wont face that fact that Lexus in the race to be at the top well then I gotta feeling its gonna be a dog fight all the way to the end. And I dont see the end it sight. By the way. Bmw only has performance. Wheres the interior going? Same interior different car. Same Sh*t different toilet.

— Lexapeal (View Profile)

Posted on 1/22/2007 11:26:17 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

I don't think Ferrari and Lambo will be flustered, they've got their own hyper-cachet.

The companies that will be hurt would be the Germans. They might not be outsold in raw numbers but, the Lexus will eat into their market share - especially in Japan and the US which are the biggest markets for luxury sports cars. Porsche in particular will be affected as Porsches are SO common.

— htra0497 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/22/2007 11:28:32 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Youve also gotta think about who rules the tuner market. Im my opinion, its the Japanese. They still have some of the fastest cars on the planet. So youve gotta think. 500hp for the first go around for Lexus. They have much much more up their sleeves.

— Lexapeal (View Profile)

Posted on 1/22/2007 11:38:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Shake your head Agent Man...Lexus has all of the heritage of a Timex compared to the lustre and prestige of Ferrari and Lambo. I am sure there are those out there that will buy this vehicle - but current 'real' exotic owners will not bat an eye at an all new Japanese vehicle. Not on their radar...@ $150k would YOU rather drive a Toyota derivative or a Bentley, Aston Martin, Ford GT, etc? Get real.

— THESCOOTER (View Profile)

Posted on 1/22/2007 11:45:39 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Y would Ferrari and Lambo scared of this?? Dude they r in a completely diff. leauge....

maybe Aston Martin, Audi, Porsche, Merc should be cocenr not the supercar maker!

you r funny!

— hkaudi (View Profile)

Posted on 1/23/2007 12:59:40 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

nice vid 001, cant wait to see it, if it goes into production.

— sewingmachine (View Profile)

Posted on 1/23/2007 3:33:07 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Ferrari and Lamborghini buyers don't buy Lexus products.

— PolePosition (View Profile)

Posted on 1/23/2007 4:34:25 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

If this car has the same performance as Lambo's and Ferrari's and cost a lot less, still doesn't mean that Lambourghini and Ferrari should be worried. If that was the case, they'd be worried about the Corvette. I think Ferrari owners and Lambo owners want those cars because of heritage and not to mention the styling. And also everyone has their own personal preference.

— ryaajus (View Profile)

Posted on 1/23/2007 10:03:08 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

I thought the Lexus SC was supposed to be the end of Bentley???

— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/23/2007 11:53:15 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

WOW! I was at the show and heard the hired model's presentation on this car. It sounded eerily similar to Agent 001's monologue. Did you crib their script?

— kuvakas (View Profile)

Posted on 1/23/2007 4:53:00 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

I dont think Ferrari and Lamborghini should fear this car at all. It looks amazing but it has no heritage like Ferrari and Lamborghini does. A Lexus supercar? sure it looks the part. If the price was the same as a Euro supercar I don't many people will buy it. This potential LF-A F car will most likely compete against the SL, and R8. Lucky for both Merc and Audi, they have the pedigree to build supercars(SL65/SLR | V10 engine/Audi-Lamborghini partnership). Lexus is on its own and it's trying to compete against the bad boys from Europe.

This car looks stunning but I think it will just replace the outdated SC430 and perhaps be a new revived replacement for the Toyota Supra. A combination of the two gives Lexus all the more reason to make a car like this. They need a luxury/sports car. Combine the Supra and an SC into a newly designed car and you get the LF-A F

— Agent63 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/24/2007 10:56:06 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

ryaajus - EXACTLY. They own Modenas... dumbass. Certianly the Lexus is for airport pick ups and groceries.

— PolePosition (View Profile)

Posted on 1/24/2007 1:00:35 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Lexus is mass-market luxury.
Lamborghini and Ferrari are super rare exotics.
Lexus are boring to drive in general.
Lamborghini and Ferrari are the most fun to drive.
Lamborghini and Ferrari have the best designs in exotics period.
LF-A looks like an IS that tries to copy Lambo.

— audirevolution (View Profile)

Posted on 1/25/2007 2:27:46 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

If I had $300,000 to spend on a car, I would never choose Lexus over Ferrari or Lambo.
Italian cars have a name cache that NO ONE can ever beat in prestige and name value.

— audirevolution (View Profile)

Posted on 1/25/2007 2:29:29 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1