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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 07:18 AM
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guys you have to remember all the info on the car are all unknown and un oficial you have to wait for the oficial # on weight and hp..
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 03:12 AM
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Of course this will be faster than a 599. This should not even be in question.

Yes, it will also be faster than the GT-R. I'm sure of it.

As for specs, I think there is something not right. Some of the specs don't make sense, so let's wait for official production car specs. For example, is 1500kg curb weight, or weight including the driver?
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 08:54 AM
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But now Ferrari has unveiled its 430 replacement which has 570 BHP at 9,000 RPM with 3,100 lBS...wow...this is gonna be good
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by PsyFi
But now Ferrari has unveiled its 430 replacement which has 570 BHP at 9,000 RPM with 3,100 lBS...wow...this is gonna be good
What's your point?
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by ren495
Wow I hope there is a GS-F with the same engine, and they should keep the engine the way it is without deforcing it cuz the RS6 and next M5 are around 600 horses. No way I could ever have a LF-A but another car with the same engine and a price for mortals could be in reach one day!
I would like to see Lexus shoot for hp/L benchmarks instead of just horsepower numbers. If they can knock the GS F down to 3800lbs or less, it would be more fuel efficient, more maneuverable (lighter), and quicker with less horsepower. The M5 other super sedans are fat pigs which means they require 600hp to get the job done.
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by MPLexus301
I would like to see Lexus shoot for hp/L benchmarks instead of just horsepower numbers. If they can knock the GS F down to 3800lbs or less, it would be more fuel efficient, more maneuverable (lighter), and quicker with less horsepower. The M5 other super sedans are fat pigs which means they require 600hp to get the job done.
Surely you mean hp/w ?

If so I agree. Lexus needs to go back to having the lightest car in it's class, for ALL it's models. Add lightness. Right now you don't need to add much power.
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by PsyFi
But now Ferrari has unveiled its 430 replacement which has 570 BHP at 9,000 RPM with 3,100 lBS...wow...this is gonna be good
3100 lbs dry. Of course no one drives a car without oil, gas and other fluids. Look at around 3300lbs after its correctly weighed which is pretty much average for its class.
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by MR_F1
Surely you mean hp/w ?

If so I agree. Lexus needs to go back to having the lightest car in it's class, for ALL it's models. Add lightness. Right now you don't need to add much power.
Whoops...youre right. Sorry! lbs/hp is what I meant.
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 04:56 AM
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What is the exaxt price they are estimating for the LF-A?
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 09:23 AM
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lol @ people trying to compare it to a GTR. Im sure you will be able to drive the LF-A hard, unlike the terribly designed GTR tranny
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by ren495

Wow I hope there is a GS-F with the same engine, and they should keep the engine the way it is without deforcing it cuz the RS6 and next M5 are around 600 horses. No way I could ever have a LF-A but another car with the same engine and a price for mortals could be in reach one day!

The GS-F was confirmed with the same V-10 engine, but slightly less horsepower.

Lexus of Bridgewater already had a waiting list for the LF-A and some Lexus dealership down the shore has theirs filled. i guess that means their only allowed to bring in a certain amount
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Lexasaurus
What is the exaxt price they are estimating for the LF-A?
The price has ballooned and is rumored to be anywhere from $275K-$400K.

Originally Posted by 1997 sc300
The GS-F was confirmed with the same V-10 engine, but slightly less horsepower.

Lexus of Bridgewater already had a waiting list for the LF-A and some Lexus dealership down the shore has theirs filled. i guess that means their only allowed to bring in a certain amount
Interesting info, with say 200 or so coming to the U.S., some may be spoken for already...
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