Official LF-A(II) thread (Will debut at Tokyo Auto Show, Lexus details Oct 20th, 8pm)

[Koma]

Originally Posted by XeroK00L

Huh? Cameras are extremely lightweight these days, compared to the housing and the mirrors that would've otherwise been used. Besides, the major benefit of using cameras is in the aerodynamics! The convential rear view mirrors have always been such a huge drag in aerodynamics. Switching to cameras would drastically improve drag coefficient, I can guarantee you.

Monitors as well and electronics that control them.

[XeroK00L]

Originally Posted by Koma

Monitors as well and electronics that control them.

Ever held a camera cell phone lately?

[Koma]

Originally Posted by XeroK00L

Ever held a camera cell phone lately?

Good point. But those are low res, I'd rather something that is more clear especially for safety. But I suppose it wouldn't add too much weight. Where do they mount the monitors in the car though?

[XeroK00L]

Originally Posted by Koma

Good point. But those are low res, I'd rather something that is more clear especially for safety. But I suppose it wouldn't add too much weight.

Well, have you seen a point-and-shoot 5-megapixel digital camera these days?

Where do they mount the monitors in the car though?

This I'm not sure about, but I suppose they can use HUD instead, projecting images directly to the windshield.

[encore888]

On the LF-S they projected the image into the center console display, which I thought took some getting used to IIRC. I would prefer it to be on the windshield...

[Koma]

Originally Posted by Bildilla

Bring my some old mirrors!!!

Hear are one custom part, what is it?

I'm sorry but any of the posts you've made thus far have made absolutely no sense to me.

[1SICKLEX]

Originally Posted by NaFooEsi

We certainly have "wow'ed" and "Woo'ed" when Lexus unveiled the concept LF-A back in 2005's Detroit auto show. Lexus certainly took this one seriously, and you know they are serious when they retouched the original concept and unveiled their progress on LF-A the 2nd time.

For your viewing pleasure, I'll start it off with a (un-official) scatch concept:


And Here's the initial unveil in comparison to Version 2:
SIDE Profile:



REAR Quarter:

From IS.net

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FRONT:



BACK:



INTERIOR:




Some more details you don't see from Version 1:
Nicely matched lines from side view mirror/camera to rear intake dam.


Carbon Ceramic Rotors with Lexus logo'ed Brembo brakes:


Different rear light design.

[1SICKLEX]

Loving the new headlight: LED headlight perhaps? like the ones on the new LS.


I didn't like the IS-F look in the pictures (maybe it'd grow on me in person) but the changes in LF-A surely are positive in my book. The subtle change in rear lights, the reduced height in rear radiator vents, the much wider bottom diffuser provide the car with a lowered and more aggressive stance than version 1.

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The most improved areas on the LF-A IMHO are the changes in the headlight and front bumper. The aggrssive curves around the headlight, hood, bumper, along with enlarged front air dam are much better matched to the rear end than the boring design of version one.

What do ya think?

Check out more High-res picture of LF-A Version 2 here:
[url]http://www.topspeed.com/cars/lexus/lexus-lf-a-sports-car-ar18770.html

[encore888]

Cool pics! The LF-A is very improved in many aspects. I am glad they did not (horrors!) use the squared-off headlights that were in spy pics, and rendered in the first picture.

The rear has improved a lot, I think that is pretty much done. Only...where will they put the name? I guess right under the Circle-L, but there doesn't seem to be room (license plate).

I do find the side door elements to be pretty cool but you do lose the rear quarter window visibility a bit. That is not such a big deal perhaps from the inside but I think the cabin loses a bit of its capsule look from the outside, while gaining an interesting cue.

I also think slapping the F-badges on the side seems a bit much given the name LF-A. One site already went so far as to call it LF-AF which sounds like a laugh.

In the end though the car seems great, and based on the edits others made will look even better in different colors.

[lexusls430]

It looks 100x better than the first LF-A introduced. When it comes out i dont know if they will keep the LF-A name. It might be called GT-F or something of that nature.

[bitkahuna]

My only concern on the LF-A is the same as with the IS - I find the front too 'snouty' and long.



I'm no chop expert, but here's an edit I did...

[lexusls430]

That chop looks even better. Now lets send it to lexus.

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Those are carbon ceramic brakes. Gotta be. If this car can blend some really good sport with the usual Lexus luxury, I think Lexus has a chance.

[bitkahuna]

Originally Posted by lexusls430

That chop looks even better. Now lets send it to lexus.

Wow, thanks!