Lexus LF-A to get 550hp, 350km/h
 

New info reveals Lexus LF-A to get 550hp, 218mph(350km/h) top speed
Posted Today, 12:03 PM by Ralph Hanson

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The supercar that almost wasn’t, and still might not be, the Lexus LF-A, was recently spotted once again in prototype form ahead of a rumored debut at October's Tokyo Motor Show, and today information about the car's powertrain has emerged, confirming much of what was already suspected of the car.

The LF-A has been spotted testing on a number of occasions, so it's well past the 'pure concept' stage, but its production future still remains murky at best. The Japanese company's investment in the LF-A at the Milan Fashion Week, however, lends credence to the idea that it is in fact going to be built, and the continuous stream of prototypes tracking the Ring go a step further. Today news of a tie-up with Lotus for the next Esprit takes the production of a V10 engine into the realm of reality, and on its coattails comes a report from AutoExpress.

The LF-A's powertrain has previously been speculated as a 5.0L V10 engine rated at over 500hp (373kW), and the latest report says it will be over 550hp (410kW) and capable of a top speed of 218mph. Limited production is also the name of the game, with only about 1,000 units expected unless demand proves high enough to support more, though it will cost more than $200,000. A hybrid variant should also be available, but it’s unknown how much power this version will have or what affect the heavy batteries and extra motor will have on handling and weight - or if the hybrid system will be anything more than badging and lip-service to the concept.

The car's front mid-engine placement, along with a rear-mounted transaxle and rear-mounted radiators, should allow for excellent weight distribution, however. Lexus has previously billed the concept version of the car as having a top speed in excess of 200mph, and we have no reason to doubt the production version will reach its sales targets if sold unrestricted - whatever the state of the global economy.

looking forward to this...

whys lexus suddenly being so exclusive? O.o

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looks pretty good :)

to be comparable with Mercedes

Gota give it to Lexus in terms of design on the LF-A, it is actually comparable to super cars.

yeah it is a supercar, but not a supercar that I like...

The LF-A isn't exciting as Lamborghini, Pagani or Ferrari.

It's more like an Aston Martin, Mercedes AMG, etc...

Lexus is always on the down low with their release of vehicles. look at the IS-F..

Maybe it's because Lexus only made classy cars before. The brand itself gives out an image of being luxurious and not sporty. Unlike Ferrari, which makes me excited just to see that prancing horse!!

True that, and the reason why Ferrari can always go balls to walls in terms of design and on performance is because they are always F1 first, and building cars second.

ya, we get it.

the back kinda looks like a murcielago

$50 says this car never makes production.

erm... is it me or is that car butt ugly for a lexus, let alone a 'supercar'. looks like something china produces...

It won't. Toyota made itself crystal clear.

The WALD IS-F is pretty nice tho

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I hope you know that those pictures above are disguised, i.e. the taillights are cheap ones to throw you off. Otherwise, its probably just you.

I hope the drivetrain makes into the next gen ISF!!

oh man.. they better make this lol...

thought this thing was scrapped already?

This car will LOSE money if made into production...Toyota for the past couple years have been losing money. Just like Honda with the NSX...Toyota has to be conservative with their money.

it was just speculation that it would get scrapped... just like the IS-F

well.. its a loss leader.. just like the R35... they made it so they can bring up the sales of other vehicles in the brand.. xD you know.. to give the brand a diff image.. the next time you sit in a IS...you think wow.. its by the same guys who made the LF-A xD

or when you sit in an IS-F... you think wow.. its by the same guys who made the IS250 xD

Much hotter compared to the GTR.