Truth about cars: Behind the scenes in the Lexus LFA factory

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Jul 12, 2012 | 11:19 AM

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flipside909

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It's probably proprietary info but if I was an LFA owner, I would want that box of data for my collection, or even a copy of it...

Jul 12, 2012 | 03:40 PM

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I've chatted with TTAC in the past and they are a great bunch. In particular Jack Baruth has me lol. Kudos and KUDOS to TTAC for this incredible feature and looking at the comments it has attracted true gearheads and enthusiasts who are reading it in its entirety and can appreciate the passion behind the LFA.

This is great journalism and we need more of it.

Jul 13, 2012 | 05:16 AM

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Day 5 is up

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/201...r-5-exam-week/

Fun factoids: 8 days for production followed by 8 days of QC

Jul 13, 2012 | 07:48 AM

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So by the sounds of what the chief engineer said, there is something in the works after the Lexus LFA, which he jokingly referred to as "LFB".

Jul 13, 2012 | 08:08 AM

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flipside909

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Hehe 8 days to rack up 30-100+ miles.

Jul 13, 2012 | 08:11 AM

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Check out the impeccable details on this Tamiya LFA breakdown.

Jul 13, 2012 | 01:36 PM

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A couple observations:
1- Based on his diary, the LFA chief did/does care about lap time around the 'Ring.
2- The LFA is a true exotic article based on how it's built alone.

Jul 13, 2012 | 02:10 PM

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FYI for All...

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpvarghese

I noticed this car in the article. Any pictures of this particular color?

Looks like its our first look at color code "9H7" ~ "Cyrstal Gold "...

These photos were shot within minutes of each other...

The bottom raw photo would look just a tad bit better if the brightness was cleaned up... Like the top one..

~ Joe Z

Last edited by Joe Z; Jul 13, 2012 at 02:15 PM.

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Jul 13, 2012 | 02:46 PM

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damn what a good read. wish i had 400k to blow

Jul 13, 2012 | 02:49 PM

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JoeZ, thank you so much for the nice, large pictures! It reminds me of the Top Secret Gold. Perhaps it was the inspiration for Lexus to offer such a wonderful color!