Lexus LFA Mule spotted. Next SC?
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Lexus LFA Mule spotted. Next SC?
Lexus LFA Plug-in Hybrid Spotted?
Posted by krew on April 27th, 2010
Spy photographers have captured a strange looking Lexus prototype that almost looks like a plug-in hybrid LFA:
The outer shell looks cast-off of an old LFA prototype, and has camouflaged section on the front left fender that could indicate a electric plug, though this area has also been used as an additional gas tank on previous racing LFAs.
But just because it resembles an LFA doesn’t mean that’s what it really is—after all, would Lexus really be focusing on another LFA version before the first production run reaches consumers? Another flag is the amount of misshapen body-work which could be accommodating any number of things—would Lexus be eager to change the vehicle dynamics after a decade of development?
All things considered, we could be looking at an alternative energy version of the LFA, or we could be looking at a plug-in hybrid mule for another Lexus coupe—perhaps one that’s set to end its nine-year production run in July without a third generation verison in place…
[Source: Leftlane News]
Posted by krew on April 27th, 2010
Spy photographers have captured a strange looking Lexus prototype that almost looks like a plug-in hybrid LFA:
The outer shell looks cast-off of an old LFA prototype, and has camouflaged section on the front left fender that could indicate a electric plug, though this area has also been used as an additional gas tank on previous racing LFAs.
But just because it resembles an LFA doesn’t mean that’s what it really is—after all, would Lexus really be focusing on another LFA version before the first production run reaches consumers? Another flag is the amount of misshapen body-work which could be accommodating any number of things—would Lexus be eager to change the vehicle dynamics after a decade of development?
All things considered, we could be looking at an alternative energy version of the LFA, or we could be looking at a plug-in hybrid mule for another Lexus coupe—perhaps one that’s set to end its nine-year production run in July without a third generation verison in place…
[Source: Leftlane News]
Last edited by (Cj); 04-27-10 at 10:31 AM.
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If that is the next SC.....
1. I'm glad they're making a non-convertible version again.
2. That would really be smart to take some of the halo effect of the LFA and infuse in the regular line up of Lexus cars.
1. I'm glad they're making a non-convertible version again.
2. That would really be smart to take some of the halo effect of the LFA and infuse in the regular line up of Lexus cars.
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That's another possibility, but I'm thinking this isn't a sports car.
Look at how huge the front overhang is. It's like twice as big as the regular LFA:
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I don't think that the SC will be exactly like the LFA. This is just a mule to cover and hide what's underneath the skin. What better camouflage for the next SC than an LFA body! lol
Look at how huge the front overhang is. It's like twice as big as the regular LFA:
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I don't think that the SC will be exactly like the LFA. This is just a mule to cover and hide what's underneath the skin. What better camouflage for the next SC than an LFA body! lol
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Its the best way to test a new car really. I do hope whatever is under there is the new SC. If its true, the new SC would be an SL competitor and not an S-Coupe.
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Anyway the proportions are way off from the regular LFA, so I doubt this is even a variant of the LFA.
Sounds about right!
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Maybe they are making pre-production changes to the LFA?
Maybe the limited run of LFA's has Lexus planning on a follow-up model?
Maybe some rich Saudi oil barron has commisiioned Lexus to make a one-off car from the LFA design?
Maybe the moon is 240,000 miles from earth.
Maybe Fat Albert is a real guy!
Maybe the limited run of LFA's has Lexus planning on a follow-up model?
Maybe some rich Saudi oil barron has commisiioned Lexus to make a one-off car from the LFA design?
Maybe the moon is 240,000 miles from earth.
Maybe Fat Albert is a real guy!