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Production Lexus LFA supercar makes world debut
10/21/2009, 9:42 AM
By Drew Johnson
It’s been a long time coming but Toyota has officially taken the wraps off the Lexus LFA supercar at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show. The LFA may have lost a hyphen during its development process, but the world’s newest supercar doesn’t appear to have lost an ounce of performance.
As expected, the Lexus LFA features an all-new 4.8L V10 with a screaming red line of 9,000rpm. Power is rated at 552 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque. Although maximum twist doesn’t come on until the needle sweeps past the 6,800rpm mark, Toyota says that 90 percent of the LFA’s torque is available between 3,700rpm and 9,000rpm.
Power is sent to the LFA’s rear wheels via Toyota’s new paddle-shifted six-speed Automated Sequential Gearbox. Set low and back in the LFA’s chassis, the unit contributes to the car’s nearly ideal 48:52 front-to-rear weight distribution.
In order to keep the LFA light on its feet, Toyota relied heavily on lightweight materials for nearly every aspect of the supercar. Aluminum was originally planned for the LFA’s construction but engineers ultimately decided to use Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic for the car’s chassis and body. Designed in-house by Toyota, the Japanese automaker says CFRP is four times stronger than aluminum yet netted a 100kg weight savings.
The LFA also feature Carbon Ceramic Material brakes, which are both lighter than steel and more fade-resistant. In total, the LFA weighs about 3,300 pounds.
The net result of Toyota’s efforts is a vehicle that can accelerate from 0-60 in just under 3.7 seconds, with a claimed top-speed of 202mph. Sales will be limited to just 500 units, with no more than 20 examples to be made per month. As with most supercars, the LFA will be highly customizable, with buyers able to choose from 30 paint colors or delete standard equipment such as the car’s audio system. The Lexus LFA will first launch in the UK, carrying a hefty price of £336,000 ($557,000).
http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-lf-a.html
10/21/2009, 9:42 AM
By Drew Johnson
It’s been a long time coming but Toyota has officially taken the wraps off the Lexus LFA supercar at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show. The LFA may have lost a hyphen during its development process, but the world’s newest supercar doesn’t appear to have lost an ounce of performance.
As expected, the Lexus LFA features an all-new 4.8L V10 with a screaming red line of 9,000rpm. Power is rated at 552 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque. Although maximum twist doesn’t come on until the needle sweeps past the 6,800rpm mark, Toyota says that 90 percent of the LFA’s torque is available between 3,700rpm and 9,000rpm.
Power is sent to the LFA’s rear wheels via Toyota’s new paddle-shifted six-speed Automated Sequential Gearbox. Set low and back in the LFA’s chassis, the unit contributes to the car’s nearly ideal 48:52 front-to-rear weight distribution.
In order to keep the LFA light on its feet, Toyota relied heavily on lightweight materials for nearly every aspect of the supercar. Aluminum was originally planned for the LFA’s construction but engineers ultimately decided to use Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic for the car’s chassis and body. Designed in-house by Toyota, the Japanese automaker says CFRP is four times stronger than aluminum yet netted a 100kg weight savings.
The LFA also feature Carbon Ceramic Material brakes, which are both lighter than steel and more fade-resistant. In total, the LFA weighs about 3,300 pounds.
The net result of Toyota’s efforts is a vehicle that can accelerate from 0-60 in just under 3.7 seconds, with a claimed top-speed of 202mph. Sales will be limited to just 500 units, with no more than 20 examples to be made per month. As with most supercars, the LFA will be highly customizable, with buyers able to choose from 30 paint colors or delete standard equipment such as the car’s audio system. The Lexus LFA will first launch in the UK, carrying a hefty price of £336,000 ($557,000).
http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-lf-a.html
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