Lexus LFA- Discussion, Pictures & News (new colors gloss black, blue, yellow)
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Come to think of it, this car is definitely an automotive technological marvel, but it's just a bit of a bummer that all those incredible achievements and technologies didn't translate into "crazy" performance specs.
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And on top of that, human error and reflexes are going to change the aceleration times so that LFA versus competition will be irrelevant in a drag race
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Yes it is an incredible car....but I too was expecting better performance numbers
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You forgot to mention 65% of the car are Carbon Fiber...
Come to think of it, this car is definitely an automotive technological marvel, but it's just a bit of a bummer that all those incredible achievements and technologies didn't translate into "crazy" performance specs.
That is it, the current specs are well within and a head of the pack when comparing to the current super cars but they are just not "crazy", that's all.
Come to think of it, this car is definitely an automotive technological marvel, but it's just a bit of a bummer that all those incredible achievements and technologies didn't translate into "crazy" performance specs.
That is it, the current specs are well within and a head of the pack when comparing to the current super cars but they are just not "crazy", that's all.
a lot of us are more of less blinded with the whole power number war already. saying anything less than 600 is nothing now. i don't think it makes much sense anymore
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Id like to know what the chances are that someone will pull up in a faster car next to the LFA. its not like we see bugattis on a regularly basis.
And on top of that, human error and reflexes are going to change the aceleration times so that LFA versus competition will be irrelevant in a drag race
And on top of that, human error and reflexes are going to change the aceleration times so that LFA versus competition will be irrelevant in a drag race
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1) Be able to afford the LFA
2) Be lucky enough to be able to get one of the 500 that will be built
3) Be lucky enough to line up with a faster car at a light
That person is gonna have a race thats going to be the fun of his life, and possible crash himself to death while giggling like a 2 year old.
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You forgot to mention 65% of the car are Carbon Fiber...
Come to think of it, this car is definitely an automotive technological marvel, but it's just a bit of a bummer that all those incredible achievements and technologies didn't translate into "crazy" performance specs.
That is it, the current specs are well within and a head of the pack when comparing to the current super cars but they are just not "crazy", that's all.
Come to think of it, this car is definitely an automotive technological marvel, but it's just a bit of a bummer that all those incredible achievements and technologies didn't translate into "crazy" performance specs.
That is it, the current specs are well within and a head of the pack when comparing to the current super cars but they are just not "crazy", that's all.
I said from the start I didn't expect some performance marvel. It seems thus far to be very competitive in first reviews and it seems to have a feel.
Its probably mind blowing for reviewers who think of Lexus that think ES 350 or RX 350 to be driving this.
To me its like the badge is an issue. People just can't believe it and some don't want to accept it. If it was a Ferrari, Porsche, even a NSX or GT-R, it would be lauded by everyone.
Since its a "Lexus" its a problem. Well guess what, it was a problem in
1989 with the LS
1992 with the ES/SC
1997 with the LX
1998 with the GS
1999 with the RX
2001 with the IS
2002 with the SC
2006 with the IS/GS/LS
2007 with the ES
2008 with the IS-F
2009 with the HS/RX
2011/2012 with the LF-A
Lexus goes places where its told it will fail and they don't. Sometimes they don't do as well the first time but knock it out the 2nd time.
In this case, this seems like a grand slam from the start.
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ding ding ding! see, that's what i have been trying to say. on paper, the isf is wow. more hp, a lot more tq, it has to be a lot faster! really? no... the m3 and lfa are both very high rev engines. you will have to drive it correctly to get the real power out of them
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I am just a bit disappointed at the 0-60 and top speed along with the IMO-way-too-much rumored sticker (~$400k). However, I would reserve my final judgment until I see the full test result.
This car will be the best thing since sliced bread if Lexus priced it around $200k.
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Actually I have no problem with having less power, you wouldn't find me *****ing if the LFA has only 300hp but can get you the same performance specs.
I am just a bit disappointed at the 0-60 and top speed along with the IMO-way-too-much rumored sticker (~$400k). However, I would reserve my final judgment until I see the full test result.
This car will be the best thing since sliced bread if Lexus priced it around $200k.
I am just a bit disappointed at the 0-60 and top speed along with the IMO-way-too-much rumored sticker (~$400k). However, I would reserve my final judgment until I see the full test result.
This car will be the best thing since sliced bread if Lexus priced it around $200k.
Disappointed at 3.7 0-60????
How many road legal RWD cars can match it?