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Old Aug 23, 2017 | 05:18 PM
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The HP folks commissioned this sketch of an LFA successor. So while there's no hope it'll become a reality, I think it looks pretty cool. I just hope we see another application for the glorious V-10...



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Front end looks like the RC. Definitely a no no.
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Nice job, it does seem pretty believable, if a bit conservative.

However, it has to have the trademark vents on the back. I saw a rendering of the LC F with those vents - looked pretty badass, and it explained why the taillights are shaped the way they are. In addition, I kinda doubt they'd name it "LFZ". They'd probably just call it an LFA again.
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Where's the triple exhaust?!



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Old Aug 24, 2017 | 11:26 AM
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LC500 with RC front end? Lel.
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Looks like a sedan from the side.
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
Where's the triple exhaust?!


That's a very good point. Needs to have the three pipes.
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Old Aug 24, 2017 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by arentz07
They'd probably just call it an LFA again.
I don't know... I want to say they'd come up with something entirely new? Though still likely use the LF prefix. We're so far out that any V-10 they used would likely be completely redesigned, so it wouldn't even have the heart of the LFA... thought it would absolutely have to sound like a battalion of angels invading.
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Originally Posted by Johnny Mayday
I don't know... I want to say they'd come up with something entirely new? Though still likely use the LF prefix. We're so far out that any V-10 they used would likely be completely redesigned, so it wouldn't even have the heart of the LFA... thought it would absolutely have to sound like a battalion of angels invading.
That's true, the LF- prefix has been used for their sportier concept vehicles, like the LF-FC as well. So it may be an LF-something, just... I figured they'd want the name recognition from the LFA.

Then again, the successor may not even be another mid-engined, V10 car, could be something else altogether - front engined? Turbo V8/V6? We'll see.
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Originally Posted by arentz07
That's true, the LF- prefix has been used for their sportier concept vehicles, like the LF-FC as well. So it may be an LF-something, just... I figured they'd want the name recognition from the LFA.

Then again, the successor may not even be another mid-engined, V10 car, could be something else altogether - front engined? Turbo V8/V6? We'll see.
The Lexus LF line is a series of concept cars built by Lexus, not just for their sportier cars. LF means Lexus Future.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_LF

The LFA is Front-mid-engine, rear mid-transaxle, rear-wheel drive.
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
The Lexus LF line is a series of concept cars built by Lexus, not just for their sportier cars. LF means Lexus Future.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_LF

The LFA is Front-mid-engine, rear mid-transaxle, rear-wheel drive.
Ah, thanks for clarifying. Can't believe I somehow thought the engine was behind the driver, but... it should be.
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This was the best iteration of LFA, sadly not many cues were taken from it

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I have seen 4 different LFA's in & around Toyota CA headquarters this month
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Originally Posted by Byprodrive
I have seen 4 different LFA's in & around Toyota CA headquarters this month
Must be nice to be the vice president of something something something for Toyota.

Seriously, that concept is whack. Looks worse than the original LFA. Toyota is never again going to build a car like the LFA. Maybe in 10 or 20 years they'll feel the need to build an exotic road legal car with mind numbing performance like the LFA, but it won't look like the LFA, and would most likely be a hybrid or electric vehicle of some sort.
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